Barty entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed, having won a historic Wimbledon title just two weeks ago.
The Australian was broken early and couldn’t fight back, with Sorribes Tormo eventually claiming a 6-4, 6-3 win. Barty was broken in just her second service game of the opening set, handing the Spaniard the early advantage.
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Shockingly, Sorribes Tormo then broke for the second time in the match for a 4-1 lead in the set.
Barty clawed one break back but couldn’t save the set as she searched for her timing and precision.
On serve at 3-2 in the second set, Barty had the chance to earn her second break of the match and take a crucial lead in the frame. She was thwarted by some desperate defense and fearless hitting from Sorribes Tormo, who managed to hold serve.
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Things went from bad to worse for Barty in her next service game, with Sorribes Tormo claiming yet another break point.
Behind 5-3 and serving to stay in the Olympics, Barty saved two match points but couldn’t hold off a third as Sorribes Tormo broke again for the biggest win of her career.
Barty is still in the women’s doubles, having taken a 6-1, 6-2 win alongside Storm Sanders in the first round Saturday.
This story will be updated.
