Bernard Tomic’s woeful run on the ATP Tour continues with the Australian eliminated in straight sets by American Bjorn Fratangelo in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

The 6-2 6-2 defeat to the world No.112 means Tomic has bowed out of the first round for the fourth successive time since his third round exit at the Australian Open.

He also suffered opening round losses at the Memphis Open, Delray Beach Open and Mexican Open in Acapulco where he retired because of the heat.