Monterrey Open | Rebecca Marino eliminated in round of 16

(Monterrey) Canada’s Rebecca Marino lost in the round of 16 at the Monterrey Open on Wednesday, losing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 to Lin Zhu of China.

Ranked 74^e in the world, the British Columbian was beaten by the fifth seed in Mexico.

Marino had 11 of 12 aces in the game, and Zhu had five of six double faults in the game. Marino also had a 4-3 break advantage, but still the Chinese had the last laugh, in two hours and 19 minutes.

Zhu’s next round rival will be Caroline Dolehide or Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

The favorite is Caroline Garcia of France, fifth in the WTA.