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JOHANNA KONTA’S Sydney International title defence came to an end today as she lost to Agnieszka Radwanska in the first round.

Konta lost in straight sets 6-3 7-5.

After her win, Radwanska was happy with the intensity of the match. She said: “It was a top-10 level match with some ups and downs, breaks along the way. The conditions weren’t easy but I’m happy to win in two sets.”

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