Barranquilla Open: Lepchenko moves into last 16
The American will face Croat Antonia Ruzic in the next round
Varvara Lepchenko (Gwendonline le Goff/Panoramic)
American Varvara Lepchenko advanced to the last 16 of the Barranquilla Open when Bulgarian Gergana Topalova retired during their first-round match on Tuesday.
Lepchenko, ranked No 178, led 6-0, 4-1 when Topalova, ranked No 212, pulled out.
The 38-year-old American will play Croat Antonia Ruzic next.
