Fifth Third Charleston 125 2: Jovic upset by Lee in second round
The No eight seed was stunned by the Romanian qualifier
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American Iva Jovic, the No 8 seed, lost 7-6 (5), 6-2 to Romanian qualifier Gabriela Lee at the Fifth Third Charleston 125 2 on Thursday evening.
Lee, ranked No 306, will face American wildcard Lauren Davis next.
The Romanian won against Canadian lucky loser Kayla Cross (6-2, 6-1) in the previous round.
In the 32, Jovic, ranked No 207, defeated wildcard Usue Maitane Arconada (6-4, 6-4).
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