Mon Oct 14 08:02:05 UTC 2024: ## Japanese Qualifier Aoi Ito Advances to Second Round of Osaka Open
Osaka, Japan – Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito secured her spot in the second round of the Osaka Open on Monday, defeating American wildcard Sofia Kenin in a hard-fought three-set match. Ito, ranked No. 188, emerged victorious with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 at the Utsubo Tennis Center.
Ito will now face the winner of the match between French lucky loser Jessika Ponchet and Italian No. 8 seed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the next round.
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