Greek gun denies Aussie Sharma Open win

Astra Sharma has lost her Australian Open second-round clash to Greece's Maria Sakkari.

Astra Sharma of Australia in action.

Astra Sharma has lost to Greek Maria Sakkari at the Australian Open. (AAP)

Local qualifier Astra Sharma has bowed out in the second round of the Australian Open to rising Greek star Maria Sakkari.

Sakkari won 6-1 6-4 in a match lasting just over an hour.

Sakkari was joined at Melbourne Park by a hundred-strong Greek cheer squad.


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