After making a promise to return to the court, Lloyd Harris was put on hold on Wednesday when his comeback was halted in the second round of the Australian Open.
Returning from wrist surgery, Harris reached the final of the ATP Challenger tournament in Thailand last week, where he went on to defeat rising Italian star Lorenzo Musetti in a five-set match in the opening round at Melbourne Park.
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Facing experienced Hungarian player Marton Fucsovics in the second round of the Grand Slam tournament, Harris lost 2-6 3-6 7-5 4-6.
Even though her singles run is over, Harris’ hopes are alive in the doubles division.
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Harris and veteran player Raven Klaasen, a former Australian Open doubles finalist, are set to face Spaniard Pedro Martinez and Brazilian partner Thiago Monteiro in Thursday’s first round.
The duo, both key members of the national Davis Cup squad, are set to pair up together for the first time in the top-flight tournament.