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Nick Kyrgios to secure first grand slam seeding at this year's French Open

Australia is set to field three seeded players at the French Open, with Nick Kyrgios’ win over Roger Federer helping him to a career-high ranking. Kyrgios surges to world No30, boosted by his thrilling three-set victory over the Swiss world No2 at the Madrid Masters last week.

It means the 20-year-old from Canberra is guaranteed his first grand slam seeding when the French Open gets under way in Paris on 24 May, joining fellow Australians Bernard Tomic and 2010 runner-up Samantha Stosur.

Kyrgios will arrive at Roland Garros high on confidence, having showcased his claycourt credentials.