TOKYO: U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro was knocked out in the first round of the Japan Open, losing 6-4, 6-4 to French qualifier Edouard Roger-Vasselin on Tuesday.
Roger-Vasselin set up triple match point with a crosscourt backhand then wrapped up the match in one hour, 28 minutes when Del Potro's forehand return was long.
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