Tuesday, May 25, 2010

French Open first round completed

Seeded players, with the exception of 9th seed (and 2009 finalist) Dinara Safina, continued to advance today at the French Open. Four-time champion Justine Henin overcame Tsvetana Pironkova in straight sets, and 12th seed and Strasbourg champion Maria Sharapova also won in straight sets. Lucky loser Bethanie Mattek-Sands became a first round winner today when she defeated friend and countrywoman Vania King 6-2, 6-2.

Clay court specialist Carla Suarez Navarro also made a first round exit, losing to Olga Govortsova.

In doubles, all of the seeded teams won today.

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