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Safin, Berdych advance in Paris

Associated Press

Monday, November 9, 2009

PARIS -- Marat Safin extended his career by at least one more round, saving three match points Monday to beat French qualifier Thierry Ascione 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3) at the Paris Masters. The 29-year-old Russian, a three-time winner in Paris, plans to retire after this tournament. He will face U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in the second round. "The way he is playing right now, I don't think I have a chance," Safin said. "I'm going to fight 100 percent. But to win it? I'm n ...

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