New Delhi June 1 (IANS) Golfer Vani Kapoor shot a round of three-over 74 to lie in 56th place after round one of the rain affected Ladies Jabra Open the Ladies European Tour s (LET) first dual ranking tournament being played at the Evian Resort Golf Course in Evian-les-Bains France on Friday.
Valeria Martinoli of Switzerland led the field at the end of round one along with the host country s Camille Chevalier both carding rounds of 68 (3-under).
Round one spilled over to Friday as play had to be suspended mid-way on Thursday the opening day due to incessant rain.
This year India s representation at the tournament has doubled with Vani making it by virtue of being able to maintain her LET card due to a stellar performance at the Hero Women s Indian Open earlier in the year.
Sharmilla Nicollette is the other Indian in the fray participating through a sponsor s quota. The winner of the Ladies Jabra Open gets a direct entry into the Ricoh Women s British Open. Two spots are also up for grabs for the Evian Championship considered the fifth Major of the Women s Golf season.

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