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French Open: Ons Jabeur beaten in first round by Magda Linette

Sixth seed Ons Jabeur suffered a surprise first-round defeat by Magda Linette on the opening day of the French Open.

The Tunisian arrived at Roland Garros in strong clay-court form but fell 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 to the 52nd-ranked Pole.

Jabeur was among the favourites for the title, having reached three clay-court finals in the build-up to Paris.

However, it was Linette who held her nerve better on the big points to secure a fine victory.

More to follow.