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Australia’s Astra Sharma wins French Open first-round match in Paris – ABC News
Astra Sharma only gained a spot in the French Open main draw as a “lucky loser”, but she makes the most of her opportunity with a three-set win in Paris.
Astra Sharma is the first Australian to advance to the second round of the French Open after cashing in on her late call-up in Paris.
- Astra Sharma defeated Russian Anna Blinkova 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
- Sharma only gained a spot in the main draw as a “lucky loser”
- It is the second occasion the Australian has won a first-round match at a major
Sharma only gained entry to the main draw at Roland Garros as a “lucky loser” from the final round of qualifying.
But the 25-year…
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