Having easily defeated her compatriot Astrid Lew Yan Foon, the Niçoise Alizé Cornet will face Fiona Ferro in the next round. A 100% Azuréenne encounter at the Open 35 in Saint-Malo.
The preparation for her 69th and final Grand Slam is off to a good start for Alizé Cornet! The Niçoise managed to end a series of eight consecutive defeats on the circuit. Against an opponent lacking experience, the player from the Maritime Alps easily won (6-1 / 6-4) in 1 hour and 23 minutes. While she doesn’t yet seem able to play her best tennis, Alizé Cornet came to Saint-Malo to gain confidence. Against the young Astrid Lew Yan Foon (18 years old, ranked 621st in the world), the job was done.
Struggling with her serves at the beginning of the match, Alizé Cornet used her experience (34 years old, ranked 107th in the world) to turn the tide in the first set. Under pressure, her young opponent could not withstand the rally imposed by the Niçoise.
Now, she needs to string matches together until Roland-Garros for a great farewell. On her path, she will meet the other Azuréenne on the circuit, Fiona Ferro. The latter, who won against the American Lauren Davis yesterday, will provide a true test of the Niçoise’s current level. See you on Thursday!