There were mixed results for two of Hobart’s former champions on day two of the Hobart International, with Alize Cornet sent packing from the tournament while Sofia Kenin progressed into the second round.
Cornet, the 2016 champion, was ousted by Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto in straight sets in the first match on centre court, struggling to find any rhythm in the 6-4 6-2 defeat.
First serve percentage played a big part in the result, with Cocciaretto landing an impressive 75.4 per cent of her first balls compared to just 56.9 per cent for the third seeded Frenchwoman.
Cocciaretto won 68 per cent of the points when she got a look at Cornet’s second serve, ultimately converting five of her nine break points in the comprehensive performance.
“I am very happy with my performance and also to play her, for me it was a good opponent to see how I’m going, what I am doing well and what I am doing [not so good],” Cocciaretto said.
“I was just trying to play my game and it worked today.” el...
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