Posted: Sat February 9, 2013 12:43PM; Updated: Sat February 9, 2013 12:47PM

Gasquet, Paire win for all-French final in Paris

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Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet had eight aces in defeating Jarkko Nieminen 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO/EPA

PARIS (AP) -- Richard Gasquet will face Benoit Paire in an all-French final Sunday at the Open Sud de France.

Gasquet defeated Jarkko Nieminen of Finland 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 Saturday, while Paire overcame Michael Llodra 4-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Gasquet had eight aces and broke Nieminen's serve five times.

Paire had 17 aces, rallying to reach his second career final.

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