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French Open 2020: Heather Watson concerned about future of British tennis

Heather Watson expressed concerns about the future of British tennis after she became the final Briton to be knocked out in the French Open singles.

Andy Murray, Johanna Konta, Dan Evans, Cameron Norrie and Liam Broady lost in the first round on Sunday and Monday.

British number two Watson's 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 defeat by France's Fiona Ferro means there are no Britons in a Grand Slam second round for the first time since the same tournament in 2013.

"I don't see who's next," Watson said.

"I feel like we've got a good little group of players right now, but little.