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 PERTH, Australia (AP) - France upset the defending champion U.S. team and Australia beat top-seeded Russia on Saturday in the opening matches of the Hopman Cup mixed teams tournament.
Tatiana Golovin defeated Ashley Harkleroad 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 and 213th-ranked Jerome Haehnel beat Mardy Fish 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (3) to give France an unbeatable lead before forfeiting the mixed doubles match.
Australia beat Russia 2-1 when Alicia Molik and Mark Philippoussis won their singles events.
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