Experience proved to be the key as Daniela Hantuchova, a semi-finalist in Melbourne back in 2008, came through a lengthy three-set battle this morning 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.
It left Watson, who had come through three rounds of qualifying to reach the main draw, frustrated.
'I felt I was close throughout the match,' said the 21-year-old Sarnian.
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