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Santoro finally reaches second round

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Recently-retired Frenchman Fabrice Santoro receives an award for his 20 years of competing in the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on June 1, 2009. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa) 
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Published: July 9, 2009 at 9:45 PM

NEWPORT, R.I., July 9 (UPI) -- Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro finally advanced past the first round Thursday at the rain-marred Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.

Santoro defeated Flavio Cipolla 6-3, 7-5 in a match that was suspended during the first set Wednesday.

The first round was completed Thursday, following rain delays both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Seventh-seeded Kevin Kim reached the second round when Sebastien Grosjean retired with a shoulder injury.

Samuel Groth moved on with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Ricardo Mello; eighth-seeded Sergiy Stakhovsky ousted Frank Dancevic 7-6 (11-9), 2-6, 7-5; Olivier Rochus defeated Alexander Peya 6-2, 4-6, 6-4; and Rajeev Ram was a 6-4, 7-5 victor over Alejandro Falla.

Topics: Fabrice Santoro, Kevin Kim, Sebastien Grosjean
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