Broady loses Australian qualifier

Britain’s Naomi Broady was knocked out of the first round of Australian Open qualifying, losing 6-3 2-6 6-3 to French world number 166 Alize Lim.

Broady, ranked 112th, was seeking a first appearance in the main draw in Melbourne but struggled with her ball toss and serve throughout.

After losing the opening set, the 25-year-old played more aggressively in the second to force a decider.

But a number of errors gave her opponent the initiative and the match.