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With the result 0-2 (15:21, 14:21), the Latvian pair lost in straight sets to the Swiss team of Esmee Boebner and Zoe Verge-Dupre in 44 minutes.

Graudiņa said in a conversation with Latvijas Radio after the game that this was one of those matches that should be forgotten as soon as possible.

"I didn't recognize myself on the field. We are much better as a team. The Olympic Games are special, so such surprises come from time to time, but we will deal with it," Graudiņa said...