Six-time Olympian Jian Fang Lay's table tennis singles run has ended with a third-round defeat, equalling her best Games performance.
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Australia's last hope in the singles, the 48-year-old fell to German Han Ying 11-9 11-9 11-7 11-8 on Tuesday.
Fang Lay and equestrian Mary Hanna are the first Australian women to compete at sixth Olympics.
After initially missing selection for Tokyo, Fang Lay joined the team last month as a late replacement when Stephanie Sang withdrew for personal reasons.
The Chinese-born Victorian also reached the third round at the 2016 Rio Games.
Fang Lay now plays in the women's teams event, with Australia's first match on Sunday against Germany.
Australian Associated Press