Second round exit for King-Turner

New Zealand tennis player Dan King-Turner has bowed out of the Rhodes Challenger tournament in Greece after a loss in the second round.

King-Turner, who beat Swiss Davis Cup player Marco Chiudinelli in the first round, lost 1-6 4-6 to former world No 40, Nicolas Mahut of France after failing to convert the five break point opportunities he had during the match.

King-Turner next plays the Ramat Hashron tournament in Israel next week.

- NZPA