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New Zealand tennis player Marina Erakovic failed to make the US Open after losing in the final round of qualifying today.
Erakovic, 19, lost 6-7 3-6 to Switzerland's Emmanuelle Gagliardi.
Erakovic can still make the main draw as a lucky loser.
If any player withdraws from the tournament, her name could be drawn out of a hat to fill that vacancy.
- NZPA