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GB's Fearnley exits Cincinnati Open in first round

GB's Fearnley exits Cincinnati Open in first round

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Britain's Jacob Fearnley suffered a first-round defeat by Zizou Bergs at the Cincinnati Open.Fearnley was making his debut at the tournament and was comfortably beaten 6-1 6-4 by the Belgian.The 24-year-old is ranked 55 in the world - just three places below Bergs - but struggled in his first meeting with the 26-year-old.Fearnley faced nine break points on his serve, losing four, and could only convert one of the two he earned.His defeat follows a recent first-round exit at the Canadian Open.In the women's draw, Britain's Katie Boulter faces Olga Danilovic in the first round, with the winner facing British number one Emma Raducanu.
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