Dellacqua stuns Peer in Brussels

Posted May 17, 2011 07:50:00

Australia's Casey Dellacqua has posted her first victory over a top-20 player with an upset win over fifth-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel at the WTA's inaugural Brussels Open.

Dellacqua fought off 11 of 13 break points she faced in her 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 first-round win.

This is the final tune-up claycourt event ahead of the French Open where Dellacqua will be wildcard.

- AAP

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