Jodie Burrage put up an impressive fight against third seed Coco Gauff in the Australian Open, but ultimately succumbed to a 6-3 7-5 defeat on Rod Laver Arena.
The Briton produced some scintillating tennis, showcasing her skills and determination against one of the world's top players.
Despite the loss, Burrage can take heart from her performance, which will undoubtedly give her confidence for future tournaments.
Gauff, on the other hand, demonstrated why she is one of the top seeds in the competition, producing a dominant display to book her place in the next round.
The American's powerful serves and precise volleys proved too much for Burrage to handle, as she struggled to cope with the relentless pressure.
However, Burrage refused to back down, fighting hard to stay in the match and pushing Gauff to her limits.
In the end, it was Gauff's superior experience and skill that told, as she closed out the match with a convincing 7-5 win in the second set.
The defeat brings an end to Burrage's Australian Open campaign, but she will undoubtedly learn from the experience and come back stronger in future competitions.
For Gauff, the win sets up a thrilling encounter in the next round, as she bids to continue her quest for the championship title.