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The third edition of the Open 6eme Sens kicks off in Lyon, France on Monday. In the absence of defending champion Clara Tauson, World No. 30 Camila Giorgi will lead the field at this year's tournament.
Sorana Cirstea, Viktorija Golubic and Alize Cornet round out the top four seeds.
What is the Lyon Open?
The Lyon Open is a WTA 250 event played in Lyon. The city has hosted the women's tournament for the last three years.
The tournament is played on indoor hardcourts and has featured some of the biggest names in women's tennis in the past. Former champions at the Lyon Open include the likes of Sofia Kenin and Clara Tauson.
Venue
The tournament will take place at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France. The arena has a seating capacity of 5,910.
Players at Lyon Open 2022
Top seed Camila Giorgi faces a tricky first-round opponent in the shape of Caroline Garcia. A former top-5 player, Garcia looked to have rediscovered some of her best form at last week's Qatar Open and could cause a few problems for the top seed.
The path gets slightly easier for the winner of the first-round contest, with only a potential quarterfinal against Alison Van Uytvanck standing in their way to the last four.
Viktorija Golubic and Zhang Shuai round out the seeds in the top half. They find themselves on a collision course in a quarter that also features dangerous floaters in the form of Danka Kovinic and Arantxa Rus.
Second seed Sorana Cirstea leads an open bottom half which includes all six qualifier spots up for grabs in the tournament. The Romanian will have to be wary of the likes of sixth seed Ana Konjuh and the vastly-improved Ana Bondar, who could clash in the second round.
Fourth seed Alize Cornet opens against a qualifier, but could run into either Dayana Yastremska or Ana Bogdan in the next round. The winner here is likely to take on Jasmine Paolini for a spot in the semifinals.
Schedule
The Lyon Open will take place between 28 February and 6 March, with the draw featuring 32 players.
Prize Money
The total prize money for the WTA 250 tournament is $239,447.
Where to Watch Lyon Open 2022
Viewers in India can follow the action on the Discovery+ App while those viewing from the United States and the United Kingdom can watch all the matches live on Tennis Channel and Amazon Prime Video respectively.
