Machac, Bellucci and Hijikata first qualifiers for the Rolex Paris Masters

6-2, 6-4: the Czech knocked out the top qualifying seed on Sunday, while Bellucci beat third seed Tirante 6-4, 6-4 and Hijikata saw off Kopriva 7-6 (5), 6-2. Four places remain, including one Benjamin Bonzi can still claim for France.

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