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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Medvedev Says he's No French Open Favorite

Tennis - ATP Cup - Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia - January 8, 2022 Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning his semi final match against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation.

The US Open champion, who underwent surgery last month, was beaten 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) by French veteran Richard Gasquet in the Geneva Open round of 16.

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