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Michael Phelps is SI Sportsman of the Year
Monday, December 1
Mathieu, ranked 18th in the world, had little trouble in a 6-3, 6-3 decision over Brands to open the claycourt tournament. Mathieu was pushed to break points just twice in the match and broke Brands' serve three times.
Sixth-seeded Andreas Seppi and eighth-seeded Marin Cilic also claimed wins Monday. Seppi matched Mathieu with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Roko Karanusic and Cilic was a 6-4, 6-4 winner over Olivier Rochus.
Also taking wins Monday were Simone Bolelli, Juan Martin Del Potro' title='Juan Martin Del Potro' class='tpstyle'>Juan Martin Del Potro and Kristof Vliegen.
Defending BMW champion Philipp Kohlschreiber is seeded third this year.
The 2008 champion will earn $90,000.
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