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Davis Cup: France-US Draw List

Posted April 05, 2012 on AP on Fox
PLAYERS: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga,  Gilles Simon,  John Isner,  Julien Benneteau,  Michael Llodra
Draw for the Davis Cup quarterfinal between France and the United States on outdoor clay at the Monte Carlo Country Club: Friday Singles Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France, vs. Ryan Harrison, United States. Gilles Simon, France, vs. John Isner, United States. Saturday Doubles Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra, France, vs. Bob and Mike Bryan, United States. Sunday Singles Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France, vs. John Isner, United States. Gilles Simon, France, vs. Ryan Harrison, United States.
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