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France’s Rufin beats Argentina’s Schwank in surprise victory
France’s Rufin beats Argentina’s Schwank in surprise victory
By winning his way to the next round under a scorching sun, Guillaume Rufin, ranked 599 in the world, was a surprise hit at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old Frenchman ably defeated the Argentine Eduardo Schwank in three sets (6-1, 6-3, 6-3).
By Emmanuel VERSACE (text)

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His game was applauded by fellow French tennis player Paul-Henri Mathieu, who also qualified for the second round. “Beating Schwank in three sets is impressive. I played against him last year and won after a rough game of four tight sets. I hope Rufin keeps it up.”

 

The other French players that qualified for the second round are Jeremy Chardy, Marion Bartoli and Aravane Rezai.

 

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