Tenis.Laura Robson beaten by Kimiko Date-Krumm at Japan Open

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British number one Laura Robson joined compatriot Heather Watson in going out of the Japan Open in the first round after suffering a 6-4 6-4 loss to home favourite Kimiko Date-Krumm.

Robson, 19, is 24 years younger and ranked 12 places higher than Date-Krumm but was beaten in 86 minutes.

World number 42 Robson was particularly vulnerable on her second serve, losing 18 of 27 points.

Defending champion Watson lost 6-4 6-4 to Puerto Rico's Monica Puig on Monday.