Garbine Muguruza survives scare to keep title defence on track

ByEurosport

Updated 31/05/2017 at 13:42 GMT

Defending French Open champion Garbine Muguruza had to claw her way back from a set down to survive a scare from talented Anett Kontaveit and move into the third round with 6-7 6-4 6-2 win.

Garbie Muguruza of Spain celebrates winning a point during the second round match against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia

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It was a slow start for the Spanish player, but she eventually played her way into the contest, growing in confidence after the shaky beginning.

She eased through the draw after 2 hours and 8 minutes when Kontaveit slapped a backhand wide.

For Muguruza, the win was revenge for a loss to the Estonian the last time they met, in Stuttgart in April.

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4-Garbine Muguruza Blanco (Spain) beat Anett Kontaveit (Estonia) 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2
Shelby Rogers (U.S.) beat Cagla Buyukakcay (Turkey) 7-6(6) 6-4
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