WTA Roundup: Clara Burel, Diane Parry Sail in Tunisia

Clara Burel (FRA) hits a backhand against Victoria Azarenka (not pictured) in a women's singles match on day three of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY, USA, on Aug 28, 2024. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Frenchwomen Clara Burel and Diane Parry had little trouble advancing to the second round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia on Monday in Monastir, Tunisia.

No. 2 seed Burel defeated Spain’s Marina Bassols Ribera 6-2, 6-2 in first-round action. Burel fired seven aces, converted 5 of 7 break points and saved 5 of 6 break points she faced.