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Maria Sakkari cruises through to second round of French Open

The Greek champion defeated Zavatska in straight sets (6-4, 6-1)

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Maria Sakkari, seeded 17th in the Roland Garros, defeated Zavatska in straight sets (6-4, 6-1) to book her spot in Round 2

Sakkari will group against Italian Jasmine Paolini in the second round who beat Swiss Stephanie Voggele 7-5, 6-1. The 25-year-old Paolini is ranked No. 91 in the world rankings.

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