The New Zealand tennis player Marina Erakovic and her partner have been beaten in the first round of doubles at the Birmingham tournament in England.
Erakovic and Spaniard Arantxa Parra Santonja were beaten in straight sets by Americans Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond.
Erakovic was also beaten in the first round of singles.
Birmingham is a traditional grasscourt tournament leading up to Wimbledon.
