Britain’s Jodie Burrage noticed her marketing campaign on the ATX Open in Texas come to an finish as she was crushed by Ajla Tomljanovic over three units on Wednesday.
Burrage suffered a 4-6 6-3 6-0 defeat to her Australian counterpart as she was knocked out having crushed two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova within the earlier spherical.
Burrage produced 11 aces to comply with up the 14 she had registered in opposition to Kvitova, however might solely convert certainly one of 10 break factors on the day.
The world No 189 clinched the opening set having damaged Tomljanovic within the seventh recreation, earlier than a double fault noticed her fall 3-1 down within the second as Tomljanovic served out to attract stage.
It was one-way visitors from there onwards as Tomljanovic cruised via six straight video games to guide her spot within the subsequent spherical after one hour and 47 minutes.
Elsewhere Jessica Pegula overcame Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-1 6-3, whereas Anna Blinkova beat Tatjana Maria 6-2 6-2.
Burrage thought-about retirement final season as she was compelled to overlook six months via damage earlier than making her return in September.
She featured in the principle draw of the Australian Open firstly of the 12 months, beating Leolia Jeanjean earlier than being knocked out by Coco Gauff within the second spherical.
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