O'Brien handed French Open chance

O’Brien handed French Open chance

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

The 23-year-old from Yorkshire, who lost in the final round of qualifying to Arantxa Rus, replaces sixth seed Vera Zvonareva, who has pulled out with an ankle injury.

British number one Anne Keothavong will take on top seed Dinara Safina, while Mel South meets qualifier Michelle Larcher de Brito.

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