Aussie rookie Perez out of Hobart tennis

Australian rookie Ellen Perez will turn her attention to Melbourne Park after being knocked out in the opening round of the Hobart International.

The 23-year-old wildcard fought back on Monday from a set down but was outclassed by experienced world No. 54 Pauline Parmentier, 6-2 5-7 7-5.

Perez, ranked 175 in the world, will make her Australian Open debut later this month after being granted a wildcard.

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