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Russia’s Makarova is first winner at Roland Garros

By AFP
May 28, 2018

PARIS: Russian Ekaterina Makarova claimed the first win of the 2018 French Open as she brushed aside Zheng Saisai in the first round on Sunday. The 29-year-old, a two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, saw off her Chinese opponent 6-4, 6-1 out on Court Six in the sunshine at Roland Garros. World number 35 Makarova will next face either Japan’s Kurumi Nara or Czech Barbora Strycova in round two.