Rusedski makes first-round exit - 美網 Tennis

Last Updated: Monday, 29 May 2006, 15:28 GMT 16:28 UK
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Rusedski makes first-round exit

British number one Greg Rusedski lost in four sets to Chile's Paul
Capdeville in the French Open first round.

Rusedski gave an error-strewn performance in the first two sets but
fought back to claim the third.

Capdeville, who is ranked 84 places below Rusedski at 124 in the world,
went 3-0 ahead in the fourth set.

Rusedski again clawed his way back to force a tie-break and then saved
four match points, but was unable to avert a 6-3 6-1 4-6 7-6 (9/7) defeat.

The 32-year-old Briton has not been past the first round at Roland Garros
since 2001.

And if Andy Murray beats Gael Monfils in their Centre Court encounter
on Tuesday, Rusedski is almost certain to lose his status as British number
one.

Capdeville, 23, will now play Croatia's Mario Ancic, who beat
Australia's Nathan Healey.




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