Russian Liudmila Samsonova and American Nicole Melichar were defeated by the Australian duo Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez in the second round of the Rome tournament. The final score was 6/7(4), 4/6.
The match lasted 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Match Statistics:
| Samsonova/Melichar | Hunter/Perez | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 2 |
| Breaks | 3 | 4 |
| Total Points Won | 63 | 70 |
Hunter and Perez will face opponents yet to be determined in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open.
Marcus Blakely