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VALENCIA, Spain (AP) - Gustavo Kuerten returned to the ATP Tour following a hip operation, defeating fourth-seeded Olivier Rochus of Belgium 6-2, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Valencia Open.
Kuerten, a three-time French Open champion, won the clay-court match in 65 minutes. He had been sidelined since surgery in September.
The Brazilian's opponent in the second round will be either Alberto Martin or Albert Montanes, both Spaniards.
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