Navratilova swept aside in Paris

Martina Navratilova’s return to singles action after 10 years ended in defeat at the French Open this afternoon when she was swept aside 6-1 6-3 by Gisela Duklo, an Argentinian 28 years her junior.

Martina Navratilova’s return to singles action after 10 years ended in defeat at the French Open this afternoon when she was swept aside 6-1 6-3 by Gisela Duklo, an Argentinian 28 years her junior.

But, while her tennis unsurprisingly lacked the energy of her opponent, 47-year-old Navratilova lived up to her reputation for controversy during the first-round match when she took to the court wearing a Nike logo on her hat, which apparently breached tour rules.

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