Qatar Total Open: Ostapenko Eases Past Bertens

Doha, March 02 (QNA) - The No. 5 seed Kiki Bertens was knocked Monday out of the Qatar Total Open round of 32, losing to Jelena Ostapenko 6-0 and 6-2. The 23 year-old Ostapenko, who was the Doha runner-up in her tournament debut in 2016, will face the winner of the match between Jessica Pegula and Wang Qiang. Bertens said she was very sad to leave the competition early, but hoped she can make it up in the doubles competition. She dismissed fears that her performance was affected by her recent surgery, saying that she just needs more match fitness. Meanwhile, former World No.1 Angelique Kerber. The three-time major champion Kerber got her Doha campaign kicked off with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Cagla Buyukakcay. WTA's official website said that Kerber She reached the championship final match in 2014. In today's match, the German had to fightback from a 1-4 deficit in the opening set before stopping the Turkish wildcard. (QNA)