France strike first blow in Fed Cup final against Australia

  • Mladenovic beats Tomljanovic 6-1, 6-1 in opening rubber
  • World No.1 Barty to face Garcia in second singles rubber

Australia’s Fed Cup title bid has hit a major hurdle, with Ajla Tomljanovic outclassed by French opponent Kristina Mladenovic 6-1, 6-1 in the opening finals rubber in Perth.

Representing Australia for the first time, Tomljanovic was no match for a red-hot opponent who prevailed on Saturday in one hour and 11 minutes to claim a 1-0 lead for France in the best-of-five format.

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