Roger Federer acknowledges the crowd after returning, and winning, at the French Open.
Roger Federer acknowledges the crowd after returning, and winning, at the French Open.
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Not surprisingly there was a packed house for Federer, who hadn't played at the event since 2015.
Not surprisingly there was a packed house for Federer, who hadn't played at the event since 2015.
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Federer swept past Italian Lorenzo Sonego in one hour, 41 minutes and will face a lucky loser in round two.
Federer swept past Italian Lorenzo Sonego in one hour, 41 minutes and will face a lucky loser in round two.
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Federer signed autographs and posed for a selfie or two after the win.
Federer signed autographs and posed for a selfie or two after the win.
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It was a good day too for Federer's fellow 37-year-old Nicolas Mahut, who pulled off a stunning comeback.
It was a good day too for Federer's fellow 37-year-old Nicolas Mahut, who pulled off a stunning comeback.
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The French wildcard upset 2018 semifinalist Marco Cecchinato from two sets down, then celebrated with his son on court.
The French wildcard upset 2018 semifinalist Marco Cecchinato from two sets down, then celebrated with his son on court.
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Venus Williams, 38, got a tough draw and fell in straight sets to ninth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3 6-3.
Venus Williams, 38, got a tough draw and fell in straight sets to ninth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3 6-3.
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Three-time grand slam champion Angelique Kerber will have to wait to complete her collection of majors. Just back from an injury, she fell to former junior No. 1 Anastasia Potapova.
Three-time grand slam champion Angelique Kerber will have to wait to complete her collection of majors. Just back from an injury, she fell to former junior No. 1 Anastasia Potapova.
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Garbine Muguruza, a former French Open champion whose ranking has dropped to 19th, rallied from a set down to beat American Taylor Townsend.
Garbine Muguruza, a former French Open champion whose ranking has dropped to 19th, rallied from a set down to beat American Taylor Townsend.
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Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, having a breakout 2019 campaign, advanced in straight sets. Tsitsipas beat King of Clay Rafael Nadal recently in Madrid.
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, having a breakout 2019 campaign, advanced in straight sets. Tsitsipas beat King of Clay Rafael Nadal recently in Madrid.
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