Tennis: Frenchman Simon confirmed for Brisbane ATP event
Posted: 12 November 2009 1624 hrs

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MELBOURNE : French world number 12 Gilles Simon has been confirmed as a starter in the ATP/WTA Brisbane International event in January, according to organisers.

Simon, 24, will join compatriot Gael Monfils, former world number one Andy Roddick and American James Blake in the men's draw.

Simon has won six career titles and was a quarter-finalist at this year's Australian Open.

The Brisbane International will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre from January 3 to 10.

- AFP /ls