India's campaign in both men's and women's singles event in the Australian Open ended on a sour note with Somdev Devvarman and Sania Mirza going down fighting in their respective first round matches here on Monday.

While, Devvarman went down to Tommy Robredo of Spain at 6-7(4), 3-6 4-6, Sania managed to bag a set before losing 7-5, 3-6, 1-6 to former World No. 1 and winner of seven Grand Slams Justine Henin of Belgium.

On the other hand, the 24-year-old Sania, who booked a berth in the women's singles main draw of the Australian Open only after going through a tough qualifying route, gave Henin a run for her money.

Published Date : Tuesday, 18/1/2011 2:23 PM IST