It started with a double fault and ended with a comeback that fell way short, leaving Chris O'Connell bitterly disappointed at becoming the first Australian casualty at the French Open.
The Sydney wildcard kicked off the Aussies' 11-strong singles challenge on a humid Sunday morning at Roland Garros with high hopes, only to depart Court 8 deflated by a 6-2 6-4 6-7 (7-5) 6-1 first-round loss to Slovenian Aljaz Bedene.
