CHARLESTON, S.C. – Washington State freshman
Michaela Bayerlova captured a straight-set victory in the opening round of the ITF Charleston event at the LTP Tennis Club.
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Bayerlova, from Krumbach, Germany, fought early before pulling away against Ingrid Gamarra Martins of Brazil, 7-6, 6-1. In the first-set tiebreaker, Bayerlova trailed 4-0 before winning the final seven points to capture the set. She then cruised to the victory and advanced to Thursday's second round.
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Bayerlova is playing her first clay court event since arriving at WSU in August. With a world ranking of 726 entering the tournament and a No. 5 seed this week, Bayerlova will next face the winner of Catherine Leduc of Canada and qualifier Natalie Novotna of the Czech Republic.
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