Open BLS de Limoges: Smith downs Robbe to reach last 16
Alana Smith edged out Alice Robbe 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday afternoon and will play wildcard Lois Boisson in the next round
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American lucky loser Alana Smith edged out Frenchwoman Alice Robbe 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) to reach the last 16 of the Open BLS de Limoges on Wednesday.
Smith, ranked No 444, will face wildcard Lois Boisson next.
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