Anne Keothavong fails to progress in Paris

Keothavong crashes out in first round

British number two Anne Keothavong has fallen at the first hurdle in the French Open after losing 6-1 6-2 to Melinda Czink.

The 29-year-old Hungarian got off to a quick start on the clay court and managed to break her opponent with ease in the early stages of the opening set.

It didn't take long for Czink to clinch a one-set lead after dominating the court with a number of impressive forehand and return shots.

Keothavong continued to struggle in Paris and could only manage to get two games on the board, while Czink stormed through to straight-sets victory.

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