Australian Open 2019: Spain's Paula Badosa Bows Out in First Round
Spain's Paula Badosa lost her first round match against Australian Kimberly Birrell at the Australian Open here on Monday.
Melbourne, January 14: Spain's Paula Badosa lost her first round match against Australian Kimberly Birrell at the Australian Open here on Monday. The 21-year-old Spaniard went down 4-6, 2-6 against wild card Birrell, 20, and was knocked out of the first grand slam of the year.
Fellow Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo was also knocked out of the first round of the tournament after she lost 3-6, 2-6 to Estonia's Anett Kontaveit, reports Efe news. Check Australian Open 2019 Live Streaming Details: When and Where to Watch Live Telecast on TV Channels and Online in India, USA, Europe and Australia.
Spain will now be resting its hopes for the women's titles on Garbine Muguruza, Carla Suarez Navarro and Lara Arruabarrena, who are all set to play on Tuesday.
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