But the 2008 French Open champion, who also beat Azarenka on her way to the semi-finals in Rome in May, fought back to set up a second-round clash with Yaroslava Shvedova.

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If the IAAF says the girl is clear to run, she is clear to run and we have to find a way to beat her.

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Cirstea beat Caroline Wozniacki and Jelena Jankovic on her way to the last eight at Roland Garros last year.

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In winning her award, Fey beat two contenders from her own comedy, 30 Rock, which had led the way with 22 nominations.

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If that is the only way she can beat me then it is up to her.

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