Bertens, who had lost to reigning champion Caroline Wozniacki in the third round of the event in 2018, once again succumbed 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to Russian Pavlyuchenkova, reports Efe news.
Meanwhile Kontaveit lost 6-3, 6-3 to Sasnovich, who will now meet Pavlyuchenkova in the third round.
France's Caroline Garcia (19), who was the first to finish her match on the third day, defeated Australian Zoe Hives 6-3, 6-3 and will face the winner of the match between Americans Danielle Collins and Sachia Vickery in the third round.
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