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A year ago, it seemed as if Ivanovic may be emerging from a
prolonged slump after making it to the Paris semi-finals for the
first time since her title run.
However, the Serbian 14th seed's form has nosedived over the
past 12 months and she has since failed to progress past the
third round of the subsequent four major tournaments.
The 28-year-old recovered from 4-1 down in the second set to
level at 4-4 but the brief fightback only delayed the
inevitable.
A forehand slapped into the net ended her ordeal and she pulled
her white sun visor over her eyes as she made a quick exit from
the Court One bullring.
Svitolina, a quarter-finalist 12 months ago, will next play
either defending champion Serena Williams or French hopeful
Kristina Mladenovic.
(Reporting by Pritha Sarkar; Editing by John O'Brien)
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