Sloane Stephens vows not to dwell on Australian Open defeat

Sloane Stephens has said that she will not be dwelling on her first-round exit at this year's Australian Open.

The American, who is a former semi-finalist in Melbourne, was beaten in straight sets by two-time champion Victoria Azarenka earlier.

The world number 32 told reporters: "There's a long way to go. I'm obviously disappointed that I today. But if I dwell on this, the next 25 tournaments I play this year are probably going to suck, too.

"I knew I was going to play her. Because I was like, of course I'm not seeded, she's not seeded, we're going to play each other."

Stephens has played just three tournaments this year after suffering a wrist injury.

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Sian Cowper