Complex sentence: At the Australian Open in January he partnered Xavier Malisse were they lost in the first round in straight sets, this was Skupskis fifth first round exit in a row without taking a single set.
Split into simpler sentences: At the Australian Open in January, Skupski partnered Xavier Malisse were they lost in the first round in straight sets. This was Skupski's fifth first round exit in a row without taking a single set.