Teenager Burel lifts French spirits in Paris


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 02 Oct 2020

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros Paris France - October 1 2020 Frances Clara Burel celebrates winning her second round match against Slovenias Kaja Juvan REUTERSCharles Platiau

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - October 1, 2020 France's Clara Burel celebrates winning her second round match against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan REUTERS/Charles Platiau

PARIS (Reuters) - Less than a year ago, Clara Burel was playing tennis with foam balls following a wrist injury, but on Thursday the teenager became the youngest French woman in 12 years to reach the third round at Roland Garros.

The 19-year-old beat Slovenian Kaja Juvan 7-6(6) 6-2, a day after her mixed doubles partner at the Youth Olympic Games, Hugo Gaston, with whom she won the bronze medal, also reached the third round at Roland Garros.

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