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French Open: Pliskova downs Kucova to reach Rd 3

Meanwhile, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina will face 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza in the women's third round after the ninth seed's compatriot Kateryna Kozlova pulled out of the tournament before their match with a viral infection

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Czech Karolina Pliskova returns to Slovak Kristina Kucova. Pic/AFP

Czech Karolina Pliskova returns to Slovak Kristina Kucova. Pic/AFP

Second seed Karolina Pliskova cruised into the third round of the French Open yesterday with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Slovakian qualifier Kristina Kucova.

The Czech will next face either Croatian 31st seed Petra Martic or home hope Kristina Mladenovic for a spot in the second week.

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