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James Duckworth was eliminated in the opening round of the Australian Open on Tuesday after a straight-sets loss at Melbourne Park, tournament officials said. The Australian fell to a higher-ranked opponent in a match played on an outside court, ending his singles campaign at the season’s first Grand Slam shortly after it began.
James Duckworth, 33, entered the tournament seeking momentum after an injury-disrupted period on the ATP Tour. Officials said he struggled to convert early opportunities, dropping serve at key moments as the match progressed.
The result continues a challenging run at Grand Slam events for James Duckworth, who has often battled fitness issues while competing primarily on the Challenger circuit. According to ATP records, his career-high singles ranking came in 2022 following a series of strong performances earlier that season.
Tournament organizers confirmed James Duckworth is expected to remain in Melbourne for potential doubles commitments, though no schedule has been announced. The Australian Open runs through the end of the week, with multiple local players still in contention across singles and doubles draws.
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