Keothavong suffers heavy defeat

Originally published on: 26/02/10 12:30

The British number one came to Paris in buoyant mood following her semi-final appearance at a clay-court tournament in Warsaw last week, but world number one Safina was in a different league on Philippe Chatrier court as she posted a 6-0 6-0 victory.

The Russian was runner-up last year, losing in the final to Ana Ivanovic, but she is favourite to go one better 12 months on and claim her first grand slam title.

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