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French Open 2017: Angelique Kerber loses to Ekaterina Makarova in first round

Angelique Kerber became the first women's top seed to go out in the first round of the French Open when she lost 6-2 6-2 to Ekaterina Makarova.

The German, who also lost in the first round last year, has struggled this year and looked short of confidence.

Makarova, twice a Grand Slam semi-finalist and former top-10 player, dominated rallies from the start.

Kerber improved in the second set but the Russian, now ranked 40th, sealed a famous win in 82 minutes.