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updated 4:26 p.m. ET Nov. 11, 2009

PARIS (AP) -Top-ranked Roger Federer has lost to Julien Benneteau of France in the second round of the Paris Masters.

Federer looked out of sorts and lost 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. The 15-time Grand Slam champion still has never been further than the quarterfinals at the Paris Masters.

Benneteau aced his first match point and fell to the floor in tears. He next plays countryman Gael Monfils.

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