New Zealand No 1 Mark Nielsen has been beaten in the first round of play at the US$15,000 Futures event at the Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush.
Nielsen, who was seeded fifth, lost a tough first-round draw to his doubles partner, American Scott Lipsky 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Tennis: Nielsen defeated in first round
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