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Jankovic wins in windy Qatar

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DOHA: Former world number one Jelena Jankovic was the most notable winner on a day affected by rain and thunderstorms at the Qatar Open on Monday. The Serb, a former US Open finalist, beat Bulgaria’s Tsevtana Pironkova 6-1, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 in a first round qualifier lasting two-and-a-half hours. It is the first time Jankovic has played in qualifiers since 2004. It was also her seventh straight victory against Pironkova. There were also victories for Americans Christina McHale and Madison Brengle to progress to the main draw. And later on in the day, in a rain-affected match Australian Samantha Stosur, the 2011 US Open winner, won through to the second round beating Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova 7-5, 6-4. But overall it was a day dominated by the bad weather, with several interruptions halting play. And with further rain and thunderstorms forecast for the week ahead in Doha, it could prove a headache for tournament organisers. — AFP


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