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The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

DARK SECRETS: Alize cornet cherishes magic win as she reaches first grand slam quarter final f9449dd8 ca9a 4cec 933d b75b2d7920bc - The Real Truth

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Perseverance finally paid off for an emotional Alize Cornet as she reached her first grand slam quarter-final at the 63rd attempt.

The Frenchwoman, who celebrated her 32nd birthday on Saturday, dropped to the court in tears at the end of a gruelling 6-4 3-6 6-4 victory over Simona Halep in sweltering conditions at the Australian Open.

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