Elyse Tse (NZL) v [Q] India Houghton (USA)

In a titanic battle of the left-handers which lasted for the best part of three hours, Elyse Tse has beaten India Houghton in the first round of singles in Los Angeles, earning herself another WTA ranking point in the process.  There was a scrappy start to the match, with a hold of serve from Tse…