Sara Errani was stopped in the first round of qualifying for the 2023 US Open after losing in straight sets to Erika Andreeva 6-4, 6-0.

Sarah ErraniPhoto: Mariusz Palczynski / Mpaimages.C / Zuma Press / Profimedia

Sara Errani lost to Erika Andreeva in the first round of US Open qualifying

Sara Errani (116 WTA) was defeated in the first round of US Open qualification.

A finalist at Roland Garros in 2012 and semi-finalist at the US Open that year, the Italian was knocked out in the first round by Erika Andreeva (159 WTA).

Sara Errani was dominated in all sections by her direct rival and she lasted just one hour and 24 minutes in front of the young player.

In the next qualifying round, Erika Andreeva will meet Petra Marcinko (178 WTA), a player of only 17 years.