Rovereto Open WTA 125 tennis tournament begins in Italy

The second edition of the Rovereto Open WTA 125 tennis tournament has commenced at the PalaBaldresca in Italy. The event features a high-level draw, including former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu.

In the qualifying rounds, several local players gained international experience. Regional players Camilla Zanolini, Lisa Peer, and Ana Tamindzic faced experienced opponents, with Zanolini falling to Elsa Jacquemot and Tamindzic losing to Tessa Brockmann.

The main draw has also begun. Susan Bandecchi, a former semi-finalist at this tournament, secured a victory over Gaia Maduzzi. In another match, the third seed Lisa Pigato overcame an early deficit to defeat Julia Avdeeva. Additionally, Czech player Petra Martić (noted as the first upset) defeated Emiliana Arango. The tournament continues with upcoming matches featuring players such as Mona Barthel and Lucia Bronzetti.