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Indian tennis ace, Leander Paes and Czech Republic’s Martin Damm were exit in the French Open men’s doubles with a defeat in the first round match.



Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic and Mikhail Youzhny of Russia suppressed the Indo-Czech combine 6-1, 7-6 at Roland Garros.



Now Paes is eyeing on mixed doubles collaborating with Russian Maria Kirilenko. They will take on American third seeds Meghann Shaughenessy and Mike Bryan.



Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhupathi who entered into second round of men’s double has paired with Martina Hingis of Switzerland. Earlier the duo won the Australian Open. Bhupathi has also won the Wimbledon and US Open last year with Mary Pierce of France and Solvakia’s Daniela Hantuchova.



Bhupathi and Hingis will face Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden and Australia’s Stephen Huss in the first round.



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