Paquet defeats Bucsa at the Australian Open

Chloé Paquet faced Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Australian Open. Unfortunately for the Frenchwoman, she found herself without a solution.

Initially scheduled on court 3, the two players ended up playing on court 5, as rain disrupted the first day.

Bucsa won in 1 hour 26 minutes, 6-2, 6-3. She was able to rely on her serve, with a first ball percentage of 79%.

She will face Leylah Fernandez in the second round.