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22Mar/11Off

Day 1 Qualifying in Miami (and Milos’ draw)

QUALIFYING

It was a tough day at the office for the Canadian women trying to qualify for the Sony Ericsson Open. Both Rebecca Marino and Stephanie Dubois have been eliminated in the first round of qualifying. Here are their match results:

Junri Namigata (JPN) def. Stephanie Dubois (CAN) 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-3

Jamie Hampton (USA) def. Rebecca Marino (CAN) 6-1, 7-5

On the men's side, Frank Dancevic is the lone Canadian hoping to make it through the qualifying rounds. He defeated Brain Dabul (ARG) in straight sets today, 7-6(3), 6-1, and is one match away from the main draw. Dancevic will face Donald Young (USA) on Tuesday, who recently upset Andy Murray (GBR) in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open.

THE MAIN DRAW

Not all the qualifying spots are filled yet, but the main draw has been released. Milos Raonic is seeded No.31 in the draw, which means he receives a first round bye. Raonic could run up against (6) David Ferrer (ESP) in the 3rd round, should they both win their opening matches. Robin Soderling (SWE), the No.4 seed, is also lurking in Raonic's section of the draw. Check out the Fantasy Draw and make your picks for the tournament.

Milos' opponent in the second round will be either Somdev Devvarman (IND) or Potito Starace (ITA). There isn't much of a history to speak of between Raonic and these players. The first round for the men starts on Wednesday, which means we will have to wait until at least Friday before we see Raonic in action in Miami.

-multi

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