The two leaders also met figures from the arts world at the French embassy in Berlin.

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Saturday's FA Cup match was the first time the two teams had met since a racist incident between Manchester United's French defender Patrice Evra and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez during their league encounter last year.

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Number two seed Serena, who accused Martinez-Sanchez of cheating when they met at the French Open this year, was relieved after a slight wobble in the second set.

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The two French stars Tauziat and Julie Halard-Decugis, who are top seeds at Birmingham and met in the final of the DFS Classic last year, are both also in action on Tuesday after receiving first round byes along with fast-rising compatriot Nathalie Dechy.

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