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    • Williams of the U.S. returns the ball to Ormaechea of Argentina during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
      Venus silences young fan, Roddick loses in Paris Reuters - 10 mins ago

      PARIS (Reuters) - Venus Williams tamed a plucky teenaged fan who once emailed her for playing tips while fellow American Andy Roddick found himself off target as he bowed … More »Venus silences young fan, Roddick loses in Paris

      Williams of the U.S. returns the ball to Ormaechea of Argentina during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

      PARIS (Reuters) - Venus Williams tamed a plucky teenaged fan who once emailed her for playing tips while fellow American Andy Roddick found himself off target as he bowed out in the first round of the French Open on Sunday.

    • Roddick loses to Mahut in French Open's 1st round AP - 3 hrs ago

      Andy Roddick exited in the opening round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2007, losing to 88th-ranked Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Sunday at the … More »Roddick loses to Mahut in French Open's 1st round

      Andy Roddick exited in the opening round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2007, losing to 88th-ranked Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Sunday at the French Open.

    • Ferrero of Spain reacts after winning his match against Dasnieres De Veigy of France during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
      Ferrero leads the way into French second round Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      PARIS (Reuters) - Former champion Juan Carlos Ferrero disappointed the crowd while Juan Martin del Potro overcame a knee injury as both men reached the second round of … More »Ferrero leads the way into French second round

      Ferrero of Spain reacts after winning his match against Dasnieres De Veigy of France during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

      PARIS (Reuters) - Former champion Juan Carlos Ferrero disappointed the crowd while Juan Martin del Potro overcame a knee injury as both men reached the second round of the French Open on a gentle opening day on Sunday. Ferrero knocked out battling local player, and Roland Garros debutant, Jonathan Dasnieres de Veigy 6-1 …

    • Maria Sharapova, at 25, is a late convert to claycourt tennis
      Serena and Sharapova set for French Open bids AFP - 15 hrs ago

      Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, two players better known for their hardcourt and grasscourt abilities, are the form players going into the climax of the claycourt … More »Serena and Sharapova set for French Open bids

      Maria Sharapova, at 25, is a late convert to claycourt tennis

      Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, two players better known for their hardcourt and grasscourt abilities, are the form players going into the climax of the claycourt season at the French Open.

    • Serbia's Novak Djokovic react during a training session for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May, 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
      Djokovic bids for 4th consecutive Grand Slam title AP - Sat, May 26, 2012

      As daylight disappeared and wind whipped loose dirt around the court, Novak Djokovic watched one last ace fly off Roger Federer's racket and end their thrill-a-minute … More »Djokovic bids for 4th consecutive Grand Slam title

      Serbia's Novak Djokovic react during a training session for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May, 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

      As daylight disappeared and wind whipped loose dirt around the court, Novak Djokovic watched one last ace fly off Roger Federer's racket and end their thrill-a-minute semifinal at the 2011 French Open.

    • 27-year-old Jo-Wilfried Tsonga says he has never been totally comfortable on clay
      Tsonga downbeat on French hopes at Roland Garros AFP - Fri, May 25, 2012

      French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga said he stood by his comments that there was little or no hope this year of a Frenchman winning at Roland Garros for the first time … More »Tsonga downbeat on French hopes at Roland Garros

      27-year-old Jo-Wilfried Tsonga says he has never been totally comfortable on clay

      French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga said he stood by his comments that there was little or no hope this year of a Frenchman winning at Roland Garros for the first time since Yannick Noah in 1983.

    • FILE-This May 18, 2012 file photo shows Serena Williams, of the United States, returning the ball to Italy's Flavia Pennetta during their quarter final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome. Speaking after the French Open draw Friday May 25, 2012, Williams said it would be "really intense and really crazy" if she manages to win the French Open a second time, 10 years after her only title at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino,File)
      Serena Williams says sister Venus is 'inspiring' AP - Fri, May 25, 2012

      Between bites of some "frites" at the players' restaurant, Oracene Price smiled at the thought of being back at the French Open with her daughters, Serena and Venus … More »Serena Williams says sister Venus is 'inspiring'

      FILE-This May 18, 2012 file photo shows Serena Williams, of the United States, returning the ball to Italy's Flavia Pennetta during their quarter final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome. Speaking after the French Open draw Friday May 25, 2012, Williams said it would be "really intense and really crazy" if she manages to win the French Open a second time, 10 years after her only title at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino,File)

      Between bites of some "frites" at the players' restaurant, Oracene Price smiled at the thought of being back at the French Open with her daughters, Serena and Venus Williams.

    • Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has never been totally comfortable on clay
      Tsonga downbeat on French hopes at Roland Garros AFP - Fri, May 25, 2012

      French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday said he stood by his comments that there was little or no hope this year of a Frenchman winning at Roland Garros for the … More »Tsonga downbeat on French hopes at Roland Garros

      Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has never been totally comfortable on clay

      French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday said he stood by his comments that there was little or no hope this year of a Frenchman winning at Roland Garros for the first time since Yannick Noah in 1983.

    • Robert Griffin III Is Already Making History; Rafael Nadal Lurks
      Robert Griffin III Is Already Making History; Rafael Nadal Lurks The Atlantic Wire - Fri, May 25, 2012

      Today in sports: RG3 makes uniform history, Atlantic City wants to legalize sports betting by the end of the year, and the French Open starts this weekend. More »Robert Griffin III Is Already Making History; Rafael Nadal Lurks

      Robert Griffin III Is Already Making History; Rafael Nadal Lurks

      Today in sports: RG3 makes uniform history, Atlantic City wants to legalize sports betting by the end of the year, and the French Open starts this weekend.

    • Serena Williams
      Serena set to conquer Paris AFP - Fri, May 25, 2012

      Serena Williams said Friday she is as committed to tennis now as she has ever been during the course of her career, with her sister Venus's battle against illness a particular … More »Serena set to conquer Paris

      Serena Williams

      Serena Williams said Friday she is as committed to tennis now as she has ever been during the course of her career, with her sister Venus's battle against illness a particular inspiration to her.

    • Roger Federer returns the ball to Novak Djokovic during their semi-final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament
      Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic: whoever wins at Roland Garros will claim something more than just the French Open title as tennis is going … More »Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer

      Roger Federer returns the ball to Novak Djokovic during their semi-final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament

      PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic: whoever wins at Roland Garros will claim something more than just the French Open title as tennis is going through a "very special time", according to Federer himself. The Swiss could snatch a record 17th grand-slam crown on the Paris clay, while Nadal wants to …

    • Andy Murray of Britain attends a training session two days before the start of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
      Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic: whoever wins at Roland Garros will claim something more than just the French Open title as tennis is going … More »Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer

      Andy Murray of Britain attends a training session two days before the start of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

      PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic: whoever wins at Roland Garros will claim something more than just the French Open title as tennis is going through a "very special time", according to Federer himself. The Swiss could snatch a record 17th grand-slam crown on the Paris clay, while Nadal wants to …

    • Sharapova of Russia celebrates after winning the final match against Li Na of China at the Rome Masters tennis tournament
      Happy Sharapova ready to take women's game by storm again Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - Two years after reaching a nadir following a shoulder injury, a cheerful Maria Sharapova is just a few games away from topping women's tennis again … More »Happy Sharapova ready to take women's game by storm again

      Sharapova of Russia celebrates after winning the final match against Li Na of China at the Rome Masters tennis tournament

      PARIS (Reuters) - Two years after reaching a nadir following a shoulder injury, a cheerful Maria Sharapova is just a few games away from topping women's tennis again as she looks to secure her maiden French Open title. The 25-year-old Russian will reclaim top spot in the WTA rankings if she wins in Paris and current world …

    • Sharapova ready to take women's game by storm again Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - Two years after reaching a nadir following a shoulder injury, a cheerful Maria Sharapova is just a few games away from topping women's tennis again … More »Sharapova ready to take women's game by storm again

      PARIS (Reuters) - Two years after reaching a nadir following a shoulder injury, a cheerful Maria Sharapova is just a few games away from topping women's tennis again as she looks to secure her maiden French Open title. The 25-year-old Russian will reclaim top spot in the WTA rankings if she wins in Paris and current world …

    • Rafael Nadal of Spain and Li Na of China pose during the draw ceremony for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
      I lost focus after French Open title, says Li Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - The distractions of being French Open champion led to six wasted months, said 2011 winner Li Na, who has finally found her form again in time to defend … More »I lost focus after French Open title, says Li

      Rafael Nadal of Spain and Li Na of China pose during the draw ceremony for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

      PARIS (Reuters) - The distractions of being French Open champion led to six wasted months, said 2011 winner Li Na, who has finally found her form again in time to defend her title next week. "I lost a lot of time (after the title)," the Chinese player, who is seeded seventh in Paris this year, told a news conference after …

    • I lost focus after French Open title, says Li Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - The distractions of being French Open champion led to six wasted months, said 2011 winner Li Na, who has finally found her form again in time to defend … More »I lost focus after French Open title, says Li

      PARIS (Reuters) - The distractions of being French Open champion led to six wasted months, said 2011 winner Li Na, who has finally found her form again in time to defend her title next week. "I lost a lot of time (after the title)," the Chinese player, who is seeded seventh in Paris this year, told a news conference after …

    • Djokovic, Federer could meet in French SF again AP - Fri, May 25, 2012

      Novak Djokovic's bid to win a fourth consecutive Grand Slam championship — and first at the French Open — might require a semifinal victory over Roger Federer. More »Djokovic, Federer could meet in French SF again

      Novak Djokovic's bid to win a fourth consecutive Grand Slam championship — and first at the French Open — might require a semifinal victory over Roger Federer.

    • Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, embraces Serbia's Novak Djokovic after defeating him in the final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Monday, May 21, 2012. Nadal won 7-5, 6-3. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
      All eyes on Nadal, Djokovic as French Open nears AP - Thu, May 24, 2012

      Rafael Nadal's white T-shirt carried specks of rust-colored clay and his white socks were smothered with the stuff during a practice session on Court Philippe Chatrier … More »All eyes on Nadal, Djokovic as French Open nears

      Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, embraces Serbia's Novak Djokovic after defeating him in the final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Monday, May 21, 2012. Nadal won 7-5, 6-3. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

      Rafael Nadal's white T-shirt carried specks of rust-colored clay and his white socks were smothered with the stuff during a practice session on Court Philippe Chatrier in the steamy early afternoon Thursday.

    • Monfils of France chases a shot by compatriot Gasquet during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York
      France's Monfils pulls out of French Open Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - World number 13 Gael Monfils has pulled out of the French Open because of a right knee injury, the French tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday. … More »France's Monfils pulls out of French Open

      Monfils of France chases a shot by compatriot Gasquet during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

      PARIS (Reuters) - World number 13 Gael Monfils has pulled out of the French Open because of a right knee injury, the French tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday. The injury-prone Frenchman, who lost to Roger Federer in the quarter-finals at the claycourt grand slam event last year, will be out of action for three weeks. …

    • Monfils of France reacts during his match against Kukushkin of Kazakhstan at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
      France's Monfils pulls out of French Open Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      PARIS (Reuters) - World number 13 Gael Monfils has pulled out of the French Open because of a right knee injury, the French tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday. … More »France's Monfils pulls out of French Open

      Monfils of France reacts during his match against Kukushkin of Kazakhstan at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

      PARIS (Reuters) - World number 13 Gael Monfils has pulled out of the French Open because of a right knee injury, the French tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday. The injury-prone Frenchman, who lost to Roger Federer in the quarter-finals at the claycourt grand slam event last year, will be out of action for three weeks. …

    • Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates after defeating Li Na of China in their final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament
      Sharapova and Serena head to Paris as favorites Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      (Reuters) - Based on form alone, Maria Sharapova enters the French Open as favorite to complete her career grand slam, a surprising turn of events for the Miami-based … More »Sharapova and Serena head to Paris as favorites

      Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates after defeating Li Na of China in their final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament

      (Reuters) - Based on form alone, Maria Sharapova enters the French Open as favorite to complete her career grand slam, a surprising turn of events for the Miami-based Russian whose relationship with the red dust has not always been a happy one. Her recent title in Rome, where she defeated 2011 French Open champion Li Na …

    • Sharapova and Serena head to Paris as favourites Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      (Reuters) - Based on form alone, Maria Sharapova enters the French Open as favourite to complete her career grand slam, a surprising turn of events for the Miami-based … More »Sharapova and Serena head to Paris as favourites

      (Reuters) - Based on form alone, Maria Sharapova enters the French Open as favourite to complete her career grand slam, a surprising turn of events for the Miami-based Russian whose relationship with the red dust has not always been a happy one. Her recent title in Rome, where she defeated 2011 French Open champion Li Na …

    • John Isner famously took 11 hours and three days to beat France's Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010
      Isner carries slim US hopes in French Open tennis AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012

      John Isner, better known for taking more than 11 hours to win a Wimbledon match in 2010, leads American hopes at the French Open of ending an agonising 33-tournament … More »Isner carries slim US hopes in French Open tennis

      John Isner famously took 11 hours and three days to beat France's Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010

      John Isner, better known for taking more than 11 hours to win a Wimbledon match in 2010, leads American hopes at the French Open of ending an agonising 33-tournament wait for a Grand Slam men's title winner.

    • Clijsters of Belgium hits a return to Goerges of Germany during their match at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne
      Clijsters to retire again after US Open Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012

      (Reuters) - Former world number one Kim Clijsters has confirmed that she will bring down the curtain on her second career at the end of this year's U.S. Open, Belgian … More »Clijsters to retire again after US Open

      Clijsters of Belgium hits a return to Goerges of Germany during their match at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne

      (Reuters) - Former world number one Kim Clijsters has confirmed that she will bring down the curtain on her second career at the end of this year's U.S. Open, Belgian news agency Belga has reported. The 28-year-old came out of retirement in 2009 after more than two years out of the sport, winning three more grand slam titles …

    • Clijsters of Belgium hits a return to Goerges of Germany during their match at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne
      Clijsters to retire again after U.S. Open Reuters - Tue, May 22, 2012

      (Reuters) - Former world number one Kim Clijsters has confirmed that she will bring down the curtain on her second career at the end of this year's U.S. Open, Belgian … More »Clijsters to retire again after U.S. Open

      Clijsters of Belgium hits a return to Goerges of Germany during their match at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne

      (Reuters) - Former world number one Kim Clijsters has confirmed that she will bring down the curtain on her second career at the end of this year's U.S. Open, Belgian news agency Belga has reported. The 28-year-old came out of retirement in 2009 after more than two years out of the sport, winning three more grand slam titles …

     
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