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French Open 2017: Heather Watson's qualifying bid ends with loss to Hogenkamp

Heather Watson's bid to qualify for the French Open ended in a comprehensive final-round defeat to Dutchwoman Richel Hogenkamp in Paris.

The 25-year-old British number two was never in contention in the match, going down 6-0 6-3 in one hour 10 minutes.

It continues a difficult season for Watson, who received treatment for what appeared to be a hip problem on Friday.

This is the first time she has missed out on the main draw at a Grand Slam since the Australian Open in 2011.

It took Watson 10 games to get on the board against world number 105 Hogenkamp but could not mount a comeback.