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Fognini avenges 2010 loss to Benneteau

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) It took Fabio Fognini nearly eight years, but he's finally avenged a fourth-round loss to Julien Benneteau at Wimbledon.

On Saturday, Fognini moved into the second week of the Australian Open after a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 win over Benneteau advanced him to the fourth round.

Their 2010 match at the All-England Club was their only previous meeting.

Fognini will next play the winner of a later match Saturday between Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro.

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