Japan Open: Ponchet books spot in last 16, faces Krueger next
The Frenchwoman beat Viktorija Golubic 6-4, 6-2 in the first round on Tuesday
Jessika Ponchet 2022; Image Credit – Zuma / Panoramic
Frenchwoman Jessika Ponchet reached the last 16 of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships by beating Swiss Viktorija Golubic 6-4, 6-2 on Tuesday.
Ponchet, ranked No 140, will face American Ashlyn Krueger next.
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