Yuki Bhambri crashes out of the Australian Open after straight-sets defeat by Berdych
Speed News Desk
| Updated on: 14 February 2017, 5:25 IST
Star Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri suffered a major setback in the Australian Open after a straight-set defeat at the hands of sixth-seed Tomas Berdych in the opening round of the tournament on 18 January.
The Czech star claimed a 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 win over Bhambri at the Margaret Court Arena to enter the second round of the year's first Grand Slam.
Berdych has an impressive record at the Australian Open, managing to reach at least the quarterfinal stage in his last five appearances.
Meanwhile, seventh-seed Kei Nishikori also advanced to the second round of the tournament after beating Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
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