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Tennis. At almost 78 years old, she is preparing to compete in the French championships at Roland-Garros.

Tennis. At almost 78 years old, she is preparing to compete in the French championships at Roland-Garros.

Marie-Claude Sellenet, president of the Liverdun club, is preparing to compete in the French championships in the 75-and-over category at Porte d'Auteuil. Driven by a passion for the little yellow ball that has remained undiminished for over 50 years, she has been playing for the game ever since.
“I had already qualified once for the French Championships. But that year, Roland-Garros was under construction and we went to play in Le Touquet.” Photo: Ligue Grand Est de Tennis
"I had already qualified once for the French Championships. But that year, Roland-Garros was under construction and we went to play in Le Touquet." Photo: Ligue Grand Est de Tennis
Of course, this won't be his first visit to Roland Garros. "I've been there several times to accompany children from the...

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