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Anne Keothavong beaten by Roberta Vinci in Luxembourg Open

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Down and out: Keothavong beaten in straight sets by Vinci at Luxembourg Open

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14:43 GMT, 18 October 2012

British No 3 Anne Keothavong suffered a second-round hammering at the hands of top seed Roberta Vinci in the Luxembourg Open.

Keothavong had beaten Kiki Bertens 6-2 6-2 in the first round but had no answer today as Vinci's second break of the match helped her win a close first set 6-4.

The Italian took both of her break-point opportunities in the second as she clinically wrapped up a 6-4 6-1 win in just over an hour and set up a clash with either Venus Williams or ninth seed Mona Barthel.

Beaten: Anne Keothavong lost to Roberta Vinci

Beaten: Anne Keothavong lost to Roberta Vinci

Wimbledon 2012: Anne Keothavong knocked out by Sara Errani

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British No 1 Keothavong turfed out by French Open finalist Errani

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12:56 GMT, 28 June 2012

British No 1 Anne Keothavong failed to emulate Heather Watson as she crashed out of Wimbledon in the second round to French Open finalist Sara Errani.

Watson became the first British woman in 10 years to reach the third round when she beat Jamie Hampton, and she could yet overtake Keothavong in the rankings if she upsets third seed Agnieszka Radwanska.

Errani is having by far the best season of her career but is much more at home on clay than grass, and there was some optimism Keothavong might be able to push her.

Beaten: Anne Keothavong was beaten by the French Open finalist

Beaten: Anne Keothavong was beaten by the French Open finalist

However, the 28-year-old began very nervously, with a second serve in the opening game that was closer to the baseline than the service line, and she did not get on the scoreboard until the fifth game.

Errani was playing well, keeping the ball close to the lines and troubling Keothavong with her use of the drop shot – one of the keys to her French Open success.

The second set was slightly less one-sided. Keothavong was broken in the fourth game but had two chances to break straight back, only for Errani to find the line both times.

When the Italian broke again to lead 5-1, it was all but over, and she confidently held serve to triumph 6-1 6-1 and move through to a third-round meeting with Yaroslava Shvedova or Kiki Bertens.

Winner: Sara Errani is through to round three

Winner: Sara Errani is through to round three

Keothavong at least has the consolation of knowing she will be back at the All England Club in a month's time after being given a wild card for the women's singles at the Olympics.

More to follow.

Anne Keothavong reaches AEGON Trophy semi-finals

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Keothavong reaches AEGON Trophy semi-finals after three-set win

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19:22 GMT, 8 June 2012

Anne Keothavong reached the AEGON Trophy semi-finals in Nottingham with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Kristyna Pliskova, whose sister she beat in the first round.

Defending champion Elena Baltacha was beaten 6-3, 7-5 by Poland's Urszula Radwanska while James Ward, Britain's only representative in the men's second round, lost 6-3, 6-3 to Dmitri Tursonov.

Nottingham belle: Anne Keothavong through to the semi-finals

Nottingham belle: Anne Keothavong through to the semi-finals

Anne Keothavong out of Budapest Grand Prix after defeat to Klara Zakopalova

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Keothavong suffers early exit in Budapest after defeat to fourth seed Zakopalova

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15:23 GMT, 30 April 2012

Anne Keothavong was knocked out of the Budapest Grand Prix in the first round by fourth seed Klara Zakopalova.

The world No 75 from London had chances to spring a surprise but let a set point slip in the first set and was eventually beaten 7-6 (7/3) 3-6 6-2 in two hours 38 minutes.

With Zakopalova serving at 3-5 in the first set, Keothavong missed a break-point opportunity and was then broken for the fourth time as a see-saw set went to a tie-break.

Early exit: Anne Keothavong suffered a first round defeat in Budapest

Early exit: Anne Keothavong suffered a first round defeat in Budapest

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She led 2-1 with a mini-break only to drop three points in succession and lose the breaker 7/3 and the set in an hour and four minutes.

The second set saw Keothavong level the match, two breaks of serve setting up a 6-3 success.

She was broken in the fourth game of the decider and though she immediately hit back, that was to be the last game she won as two more breaks carried Zakopalova to victory.

Anne Keothavong beaten by Angelique Kerber at Copenhagen Open

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Keothavong suffers second round defeat to German Kerber in Copenhagen

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15:43 GMT, 12 April 2012

Anne Keothavong was beaten by second seed Angelique Kerber in the second round of the Copenhagen Open.

The British No 2 took the first set but Germany's Kerber, currently ranked 16 in the world, fought back to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Losing out: Anne Keothavong suffered a second round exit in Copenhagen

Losing out: Anne Keothavong suffered a second round exit in Copenhagen

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Keothavong had seen off Hungarian qualifier Melinda Czink in the first round in Denmark, but after an impressive start against Kerber, she was soon pegged back by the 24-year-old, who won her maiden WTA event at the Open GDF Suez in Paris earlier this year.

Kerber will now face compatriot Mona Barthel in the next round.

Laura Robson beaten by Jelena Jankovic in Copenhagen Open

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Robson goes down fighting in opening round defeat to Jankovic in Copenhagen

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22:24 GMT, 11 April 2012

British No 4 Laura Robson put up a brave fight before falling to third seed and world No 20 Jelena Jankovic in the first round of the Copenhagen Open.

Robson put up a strong fight, breaking her Serbian opponent five times in the match but was let down by a poor serve of her own as Jankovic eventually prevailed 6-4 7-6 (10-8).

Robson's fellow Briton Anne Keothavong, a first round winner over Melinda Czink, is set to face second seed Angelique Kerber of Germany in the second round.

Falling short: Laura Robson in action against Jelena Jankovic in Copenhagen

Falling short: Laura Robson in action against Jelena Jankovic in Copenhagen

On the attack: Serbian Jankovic proved too strong for the British player

On the attack: Serbian Jankovic proved too strong for the British player

Keothavong slumps to Malaysian Open first round surrender to qualifier

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Keothavong slumps to Malaysian Open first round surrender to qualifier

Anne Keothavong was beaten in the first round of the BMW Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur.

The eighth-seeded Briton went down 6-4, 7-5 to Taiwanese qualifier Hsieh Su-wei.

Keothavong struggled badly with her serve, winning only 37 per cent of points on her first delivery, as she lost in just over an hour and a half.

Out: Keothavong

Out: Keothavong

Anne Keothavong loses Agnieszka Radwanska in Qatar Total Open second round

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Keothavong bows out as world No 6 Radwanska ends Briton's run in Qatar

Anne Keothavong's run at the Qatar Total Open came to a comprehensive end in Doha with a 6-1 6-2 defeat by world No 6 Agnieszka Radwanska in the second round.

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The British No 2, who appeared to be hampered by an arm problem, lost the first five games in each set to her Polish opponent and there was no way back.

It has still been a fine week for Keothavong, who should climb up from her current ranking of 89th after beating compatriots Laura Robson and Heather Watson in qualifying and then seeing off top-50 player Tamira Paszek in round one.

End of the road: Anne Keothavong saw her run in Qatar come to a disappointing end

End of the road: Anne Keothavong saw her run in Qatar come to a disappointing end

Anne Keothavong to face Heather Watson Qatar Total Open

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Keothavong sets up all-British clash with Watson after seeing off Robson

Anne Keothavong will face British compatriot Heather Watson for the first time on Sunday as they compete for a place in the main draw of the lucrative Qatar Total Open.

For British No 2 Keothavong it will be a second all-British clash in as many days after she dispatched Laura Robson 6-1 6-1 in the first round of qualifying on Saturday, while Watson defeated Poland's Klaudia Jans-Ignacik 6-2 6-1.

The trio were all part of the British team that last week reached the Fed Cup World Group II play-offs by winning all four matches in Israel.

In form: Anne Keothavong has enjoyed a promising start to the year

In form: Anne Keothavong has enjoyed a promising start to the year

Judy Murray would be "tremendous" as captain, says Elena Baltacha

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Judy would be “tremendous” as captain, says British No 1 Baltacha

British No 1 Elena Baltacha has welcomed the prospect of Judy Murray captaining the GB Federation Cup team.

The Ipswich-based world No 51 believes Andy Murray’s mother is the perfect candidate. The Lawn Tennis Association are expected to appoint Murray to the highest profile position in British women’s tennis later this week, as predicted in Sportsmail.

New role: Judy Murray looks set to be appointed as Federation Cup captain

New role: Judy Murray looks set to be appointed as Federation Cup captain

‘I think it would be tremendous,’ said Baltacha. ‘I’ve worked with her and she is one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the country. These are exciting times and I think she would be ideal.’

Baltacha, Anne Keothavong, Heather Watson and Laura Robson are expected to form the backbone of the team.