[魯賽] Rusedski races through in Paris
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Last Updated: Monday, 31 October 2005, 11:48 GMT
Rusedski races through in Paris
Greg Rusedski stayed on course to overtake Tim Henman as the British
numberone by breezing through the first round of the Paris Masters.
The 32-year-old wrapped up a straightforward 6-3 6-4 victory over
Italy's Andreas Seppi.
Rusedski was not at his best but had too much for qualifier Seppi,
breaking once in the opening set and coming back from 2-0 down in the second.
Rusedski must beat Nikolay Davydenko in round two to overtake Henman.
"There will be a lot at stake for me because if I win I will go to British
number one for the end of the season," said Rusedski.
"I'd love to finish this season as strong as I possibly could. It's been a
long road for me.
"I want to prove my rank and finishing British number one would mean a lot."
But the Briton faces a difficult second-round tie in Paris as he comes up
against third seed Davydenko.
The big-serving Russian, who is the world number seven, is aiming to secure
his place in the season-ending Masters Cup for the top eight players in the
rankings.
In other matches, Feliciano Lopez battled back from a set down to defeat
Xavier Malisse 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 in Paris.
Tomas Berdych beat Jiri Novak in straight sets to advance while Belgian
Kristof Vliegen upset compatriot Christophe Rochus.
American James Blake beat Christophe's brother Olivier Rochus 6-4 6-3 in
thelate match.
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