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Schwartzman and Giorgi bow out in round three at Australian Open

Hopes of a Jewish winner in the Singles' competition at the Australian Open are over for another year following defeats for Diego Schwartzman and Camila Giorgi.

January 21, 2019 10:55
Diego Schwartzman was beaten by an opponent seven years his senior in Melbourne. (Photo: Marc Morris)

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JC Reporter

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Schwartzman, seeded 18 in Melbourne, lost in four sets against world no. 57 Tomas Berdych in round three.

Schwartzman broke serve to win the opening set 7-5.

Berdych of the Czech Republic hit back to level the match by winning the second set 6-3 and he went on to see out the match 7-6, 6-4 against the Argentina Davis Cup star, who is seven years younger.

Berdych's joy was shortlived, however, as he was beaten in straight sets by Rafa Nadal in the fourth round.

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