This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/tennis/6265637.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Briton Mackin beaten by Lapentti Briton Mackin beaten by Lapentti
(about 1 hour later)
Briton Alan Mackin could not build on his qualifying performances at the Australian Open as he lost 6-4 6-4 6-2 to Nicolas Lapentti in the first round.Briton Alan Mackin could not build on his qualifying performances at the Australian Open as he lost 6-4 6-4 6-2 to Nicolas Lapentti in the first round.
The 25-year-old Scot had to battle both the world number 69 and fierce heat as play was suspended on some courts.The 25-year-old Scot had to battle both the world number 69 and fierce heat as play was suspended on some courts.
"I've never played in heat like that before," said Mackin. "I made a lot of unforced errors today. I was getting tired out there after the second set.
"It's been good. Just qualifying has been good for my confidence."
Mackin lost his opening service game but hit back to level before Lapentti broke in game nine and took the set.Mackin lost his opening service game but hit back to level before Lapentti broke in game nine and took the set.
It was the same story in the second set and Lapentti broke twice from 2-2 in the third to seal the win.It was the same story in the second set and Lapentti broke twice from 2-2 in the third to seal the win.