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Loss puts Heather Watson out of Florida Open qualifier

Heather Watson
Watson lost in straight sets to fellow Briton Georgie Stoop

Heather Watson failed to qualify for the main draw of her latest event, the $25,000 Sheriff Jim Coats 6th Annual Clearwater Women's Open in Florida.

Watson suffered a straight sets defeat to fellow Briton and number six qualifying seed Georgie Stoop 6-3 6-0.

The Guernsey 17-year-old only took part in the qualifiers after the late withdrawal of other players.

In the first round of qualifiers Watson beat the 13th seed Sheng-Nan Sun from China 6-2 1-6 6-2.



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