Krajicek rallies to beat Duckworth

Australia's James Duckworth has suffered a 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 first-round loss to American Austin Krajicek at the Shenzhen Open.

Australia's James Duckworth has been beaten by Austin Krajicek of the United States in the first round at the Shenzhen Open.

Krajicek lost Monday's opening set, but fought back to take the second on a tie break and level the match before seeing out a 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 victory.

John Millman of Australia, meanwhile, is through to the second round after Ernests Gulbis retired with injury when the Latvian was losing 7-6 (9-7) 2-0.