Cristian gets free pass into last 16 at Merida Open
Jaqueline Cristian got a second-set retirement from Yuliia Starodubtseva on Tuesday in Merida. Paula Badosa is next up for Cristian.
Jaqueline Cristian – Zuma / Panoramic
Jaqueline Cristian advanced to the second round of the Mérida Open Akron when Ukrainian lucky loser Yuliia Starodubtseva retired on Tuesday night.
Cristian, ranked No 85, led 6-4, 4-1 when Starodubtseva, ranked No 109, called it quits.
The Romanian will next face second seed Paula Badosa.
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