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The nerves! Tsurenko opened with a double fault, and then at 15-30 she hit a second horrific double fault that flew well wide of the tram lines. But Barty just couldn’t keep her forehand in the court, closing off the set with her 19th unforced error so far today. The quality may not be high, but this is certainly gripping. A huge upset is officially on the cards.
It’s not to be for the former Australian number one, who falls in another first round yet again. Keep an eye out for 18 year old qualifier McNally, who plays such a great all-court game and loves the net. A great future prospect.
Stosur will shift to the doubles, where she is defending champion.
Written by Tumaini Carayol
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