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Back in top 10, Moya advances

Posted: Tuesday August 27, 2002 2:10 PM
Updated: Wednesday August 28, 2002 4:38 AM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Carlos Moya, awarded his highest Grand Slam seed in three years at No. 9, advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday by defeating Adrian Voinea 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (4).

It was a grind for Moya, a clay-court specialist who came into the Open after winning at Cincinnati -- just the second hardcourt title of his career. Ten of his previous 11 victories were on clay, and he won at Cincinnati by defeating No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the final.

Moya came into the Open with four titles this year, tying Andre Agassi and Hewitt for the most on the tour. Voinea's loss was the first time since 1995 that he has lost in the opening round of this tournament.

Moya won the 1998 French Open.


 
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