Garcia first qualified
Caroline Garcia racing for the second round at the WTA 250 in Palermo.
During this first round, the Lyonnaise defeated her compatriot Chloé Paquet, 103rd player in the world.
A victory in three sets for the 48th player in the world in 2h13 of play: 6-7, 6-2, 6-2.
Burel takes the door
The French Clara Burel eliminated in the first round in Italy.
The 104th player in the world lost to Hungarian Anna Bondar, seeded No. 7 in the tournament.
A victory in two sets and 1h34 of play 6-4, 6-4 for the 50th player in the world.
Parry also passes
Diane Parry will see the second round of the Palermo tournament.
The 86th player in the world, a French sensation at the last two Grand Slams, won against the American Lauren Davis.
A long first set of 1h05 and won in the tie-break for the Habs and a second set removed 6-2 in 42 minutes.