DECHY PLAYS BACKHAND
France's Nathalie Dechy plays a backhand in her match against compatriot Amelie Mauresmo at the 2006 Hastings Direct Championship in Eastbourne on June 21, 2006. Dechy won the match 3-6 6-3 6-3. (UPI Photo/Hugo Philpott)
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