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Paris--Greensboro native John Isner has advanced to the Second Round of the 2012 French Open.
Isner defeated Rogerio Dutra Silva of Brazil 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to move on.
Isner fired 18 aces and hit 52 winners along the way.
Isner will face the winner of Paul-Henri Mathieu and Bjorn Phau in the next round.