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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Male Breakout Player: Australian Open 2014 - Stephane Robert:

Stephane Robert of France is a veteran journeyman who at 33 years old is ranked #119.  He outdoes himself this year as he reaches the third round of the Australian Open for the first time ever in his career.  He defeated Aljaz Bedene (#104) of Slovenia, 76(3) 63 60 in the first round, then upset Michal Pryzsiezny (#64) of Poland in the second round, 76(3) 61 67(3) 61.  

He then met Martin Klizan of Slovakia (#106) in the third round, 60 76(2) 64.  This is the first time Stephane Robert has reached the fourth round of  any grand slam.

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