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Giorgi knocks out seeded Pennetta

January 20, 2015 13:18
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Italy's Camila Giorgi caused one of the upsets of the first round at the Australian Open with victory over compatriot Flavia Pennetta.

After losing the first set 6-4, Giorgi recovered in style to win the next two sets 6-2, 6-3 against her 12th-seeded opponent.

Giorgi will meet Tereza Smitkova of the Czech Republic in round two.

There was disappointment for Diego Schwartzman and Mike Russell who bowed out of the Men's Singles.

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