Eastbourne: Azarenka crashes out to Italy's Giorgi on competitive return

Number four seed Victoria Azarenka is knocked out in the first round of the Aegon International at Eastbourne by Italy's Camila Giorgi.

The Belarusian, 24, was making her return from three months out with a foot problem, but lost 4-6 6-3 7-5 in a closely fought match at Devonshire Park.

Giorgi, currently ranked world number 42, will now play Australian-born British player Johanna Konta in in the second round.

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