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French Open: Defending champion Krejcikova after first round loss – 'I just collapsed physically’

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The Czech world No 2 was playing her first match since February having been sidelined with an elbow injury.
Reigning French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova said she physically “hit the wall” as she lost in the first round at Roland Garros on Monday, losing 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 to French teenager Diane Parry. The Czech world No 2 was playing her first match since February having been sidelined with an elbow injury. After French Open first-round exit, Naomi Osaka says she may skip Wimbledon
She looked to be in control up a set and a break, but dropped six games in a row to the 19-year-old Parry before again blowing an early lead in the deciding set.
“I think set and 2-0, that was where I hit the wall,” said Krejcikova, who had yet to play on clay this season.
“I just think I just collapsed physically, and, I mean, it was tough because I didn’t play the matches.

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