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Despite 12 double faults, Mauresmo wins first-round match

Associated Press

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Amelie Mauresmo dominated at times and struggled at others Tuesday in a 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory over Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the first round of the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament. The former No. 1 player in the world is trying to round into form before next week's U.S. Open after battling rib and muscle injuries that sidelined her for several weeks after losing to Serena Williams in the third round at Wimbledon. Mauresmo, a two-time Grand Slam singles champion from Franc ...

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