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Fran Jones Battles Back but Falls to Bouzkova at French Open

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Fran Jones, despite a remarkable comeback, lost to Marie Bouzkova 6-0, 7-6 (3) at the French Open, while Elena Rybakina was upset by Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4)

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Fran Jones, despite a remarkable comeback, lost to Marie Bouzkova 6-0, 7-6 (3) at the French Open, while Elena Rybakina was upset by Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4)

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