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Brydan Klein beaten in French Open qualifier

The world number 175 failed to take any of five break point opportunities as he fell 6-2 6-2 to Germany’s Max Marterer.

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Britain’s Brydan Klein has been beaten in the first round of French Open qualifying at Roland Garros.

The world number 175 failed to take any of five break point opportunities as he fell 6-2 6-2 to Germany’s Max Marterer.

Klein was the only British man in the qualifying with four others – Andy Murray, Kyle Edmund, Dan Evans and Aljaz Bedene – going straight into the main draw.

Fellow Brits Andy Murray (left) and Dan Evans (right) go into the main draw (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Fellow Brits Andy Murray (left) and Dan Evans (right) go into the main draw (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Players must win three qualifying rounds to reach the first round proper, the draw for which is set to be made on Friday, May 26.

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