New Delhi: On the third day of the French Open on Tuesday, Serbia's Jelena Jankovic entered the second round defeating Stephanie Foretz of France in straight sets.
The fifth ranked Serb, who is seeded fourth won 6-2, 6-2. Before coming to Paris she had won two clay-court warmups.
Jankovic broke Foretz four times in the first set and thrice in the second set to sail into the next round.
The 22-year-old is one of the favourites to win the women's title following her win in the Italian Open earlier in the month.
In men's section, Russia's Mikhail Youzhny opponent Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic pulled out after only nine points in the first game of the match because of a back injury.
The world No. 13 later said that he too was suffering from a back pain.
"I really wanted to play today, actually. But I have a little pain in my back, so one more day rest is good," Youzhny said .
He too is in good form and has featured in finals of three tournaments this year.
Tommy Robredo, of Spain, also advanced to the second round after beating Sergio Roitman, of Argentina, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
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