[4] Valentina Ivanov (NZL) v [10] Irina Balus (SVK)

What a contrast from the first day, with bright sunshine bathing Knokke-Heist as Valentina Ivanov faced Irina Balus in their second round qualifying match.  It was the latter who served first, starting with a beautiful backhand winner down the line before adding an ace, and she finished a good rally on the final point with…