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Mauresmo defeats Perry in straight sets in first round

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Sunday, January 14, 2007

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Women's champion Amelie Mauresmo was first up on Rod Laver Arena and started her Australian Open title defense with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Shenay Perry. Apart from dropping serve in the third game and again when serving for the match at 5-2, the second-seeded Mauresmo was in control as she returned to the scene of her biggest breakthrough victory. "It was some good moments and some moments especially at the end to finish off the match where my mind went out a litt ...

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