Saturday, 04. May 2002

 

J & S Cup

Warsaw POL, 06.05. – 12.05.2002 / Tier IV

KAIA KANEPI — LUBOMIRA KURHAJCOVA / 152. SVK /

1:6 | 7:6(0) | 3:6

Kaia lost

Today, Kaia started to play in qualifying of Sanex WTA Tour event J&S Cup in Warsaw (prize money - 170 000$). Her first round opponent in qualifying was 8th seed, Slovak Lubomira Kurhajcova. Kaia played against her in final of Sampo Open in Tallinn last year and won this match. The overall head-to-head between these two is 2-0 in favour of Kaia, but unfortunately, today Kaia was defeated by a seeded player. Long and difficult match ended in three sets 1-6 7-6 3-6.

Already in next weekend Kaia will start in another Polish tournament - playing in ITF tournament (50K + H) in Szczecin.