Daniel Phillips and his boys under-14 doubles partner Uwe Diehl, of Germany, lost their first boys under-14 doubles match at the San Michel TE Under-14 Junior Tournament in Paola, Malta, on Tuesday.

The pair were beaten by Niklas Hoffmann, of Germany, and Nikolas Peterka, of Czech Republic, 1-6, 6-3, 10-7. In the main singles draw, Phillips lost to Mariano Dedura-Plomero, of Germany, 0-6 6-2 6-2 today.

Phillips and Diehl claimed the under-14 doubles title at the VLTC Euro tournament in Paola, Malta, last week.