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French Open: Juan Martin del Potro sees off Julien Benneteau in Frenchman's farewell

It was Benneteau's final French Open campaign before retirement, but he never threatened an upset against the big-hitting Del Potro.

Published: 01st June 2018 09:22 AM  |   Last Updated: 01st June 2018 09:22 AM   |  A+A A-

Julien Benneteau returns a shot against Juan Martin del Potro during their second round match of the French Open tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. | AP

By AFP

PARIS: Argentinian fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro eased into the French Open third round by ending the Roland Garros farewell of home favourite Julien Benneteau on Thursday.

Former US Open champion Del Potro will next play Spanish 31st seed Albert Ramos-Vinolas for a last-16 spot after winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier.

It was the 36-year-old Benneteau's final French Open campaign before retirement, but he never threatened an upset against the big-hitting Del Potro.

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