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Gilles Simon survives Filippo Volandri scare

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Gilles Simon drops the first set against Filippo Volandri before finding form to secure victory in four sets in the Australian Open first round.

Gilles Simon dropped the first set against experienced Filippo Volandri earlier today but recovered to claim a hard-fought win at the Australian Open.

Volandri broke twice in the opener and looked strong against the 14th seed, claiming the first set 6-2 to put the Frenchman in danger.

Simon regained his composure in the second to level the match quickly before piling on the pressure with an aggressive third-set attack.

Volandri wilted in the Melbourne heat and Simon took full advantage, claiming the fourth 6-2 to avoid becoming a first-round casualty.

The former world number six progressed to create a second-round clash with Canadian qualifier Jesse Levine.

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