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Article: Jennifer Capriati Opens With Win
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ROY KAMMERER, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
10-30-2001
Jennifer Capriati Opens With Win
MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- Intent on keeping her No. 1 ranking, Jennifer Capriati regrouped after a rough first set Tuesday and beat Bulgaria's Magdalena Maleeva at the Sanex Championships.
Capriati wasted two match points before winning 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 and taking an important step in holding off Lindsay Davenport for the top spot in women's tennis.
``I think it was a good match for me to have, to have it a little closer and to be out there a longer time,'' Capriati said.
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