Ana Ivanovic eliminates Heather Watson from Luxembourg Open first round

Published 20/10/2015 at 19:08 GMT

British number one Heather Watson fell at the first hurdle in Luxembourg in a 6-4 6-3 defeat to Ana Ivanovic.

Hlts Watson vs Ivanovic

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Ivanovic, who won the Luxembourg title back in 2007, broke early only for Watson to return the favour immediately.

The breaks in serve continued, however, as Ivanovic found a way in once again which turned out to be enough to clinch the opening set.

Watson did well to prevent a couple of break points in set two and turned what could have been a crushing conclusion to the contest into 5-3 to the Serbian.

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But at 40-0 in game nine, Watson collapsed with three double-faults which put Ivanovic into round two.

Third seed Sara Errani, meanwhile, dropped the opening set before going on to beat Julie Coin 5-7 6-4 6-1.

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