Fett stuns Mladenovic in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Croatia's Jana Fett

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The 20-year-old qualifier made a strong start to the match, and the Frenchwoman double-faulted to hand her opponent the first set.

Fett's forehand was firing in the second set, and she was quick to capitalise on her advantage against the reeling Mladenovic.

The World No.15 rallied briefly, looking impressive and pulling off a terrific lob as she won three games to get a foothold in the second set.

It was not enough, though, as Fett kept her nerve to serve it out and claim an admirable win.

Sara Sorribes Torro also staged her own shock as she beat fifth seed Samantha Stosur, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.

Elsewhere, Kurumi Nara of Japan beat compatriot Naomi Osaka

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Aleksandra Krunic

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