Barty’s singles defeat came 15 days after she won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title. She struggled with a whopping 55 unforced errors to Sorribes Tormo’s 13 and got in only 54% of her first serves compared to her opponent’s 83%. Murray pulled out shortly ahead of his scheduled opener against ninth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on Centre Court.
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Australia s big hope Ashleigh Barty lost to Sara Sorribes Tormo on Sunday. “I am really disappointed at having to withdraw but the medical staff have advised me against playing in both events, so I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the singles and focus on playing doubles with Joe,” Murray said.
JO: Andy Murray renonce au simple pour se concentrer sur le double
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Coming into the start of day two of the Games there were hopes that not only would Great Britain pick up a first medal but also that markers would be laid in several gold medal bids.Â
Ultimately, in what was a disappointing morning for Team GB, only one of those hopes materialised and the side remains in search of success.Â
Osaka glad to be back
Naomi Osaka said she felt refreshed and happy again after returning to post-match press duties following a break from Grand Slam tennis due to her mental health. The 23-year-old, who lit the Olympic flame on Friday, has spoken about her struggles with depression and opted not to speak to the media at May s French Open.
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