Tennis / Davis Cup / Israeli underdogs to face French favorites

Former Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, No. 8 in world rankings, to open series against Amir Weintraub, ranked 173rd; Richard Gasquet, ranked 10th, meets 106th-ranked Dudi Sela.

By Haaretz Sports Staff and News Agencies | 01:24 01.02.13 |

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Israel will face a powerhouse French lineup, including Top 10 players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet, in this weekend's Davis Cup tie in Rouen, France.

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Tennis / Davis Cup / Israeli underdogs to face French favorites

Former Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, No. 8 in world rankings, to open series against Amir Weintraub, ranked 173rd; Richard Gasquet, ranked 10th, meets 106th-ranked Dudi Sela.

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