Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, the World No 4, overcame a brief bout of nerves in the second set to beat Bibiane Schoos of the Netherlands 6-2 6-4 to book a second round spot of the US$275,000 GSB Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday

Lucky-loser Peangtarn Plipuech, a 27-year-old Thai player, capitalised on her persistent baseline game to upset world No 165 Chloe Paquet of France 7-6 (7-3) 3-6 6-4 in the US$275,000 WTA GSB Thailand Open at the True Arena in Hua Hin on Monday (February 10).