sentences:  They easily passed through the quarterfinals after de Roubin and Guedy together won over Denmark and Brazil without losing a rubber, and Fuchs and de Roubin then managed to defeat the Irish to lead France to the semifinals.They also gathered a quick lead over Japan after Fuchs won over Australian Open semifinalist Kazuko Sawamatsu.However, they were soundly defeated in the next two rubbers, winning only three games thereafter.