Bellis played Thursday under the lights in front of an audience that chanted her name at 2,800 - seat Court 17 , and with the match broadcast live on ESPN2 .
Bellis did not start well .
Playing Thursday under the lights in front of an audience that chanted her name at 2,800 - seat Court 17 , and with the match broadcast live on ESPN2 , Bellis did not start well .