Heather Watson has didn’t qualify for the final two Grand Slams after reaching the Wimbledon fourth spherical final yr
Heather Watson was amongst three Britons crushed within the first spherical of qualifying for subsequent week’s Australian Open.
The British quantity 5 misplaced 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 to Spanish world quantity 145 Aliona Bolsova as she failed to achieve the primary draw for the primary time since 2011.
Watson, 30, who reached the Wimbledon fourth spherical final yr, has now didn’t qualify for a second Grand Slam in a row after lacking out on the US Open.
Compatriots Sonay Kartal and Paul Jubb additionally misplaced in Melbourne on Monday.
Kartal, 21, was crushed 6-4 3-6 6-1 by American Elizabeth Mandlik, whereas 23-year-old Paul Jubb was defeated 6-3 1-6 6-4 to Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic.