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Roland Garros Day Six Photos

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Video - Sharapova exclusive

Maria Sharapova speaks to Eurosport after her scrappy third-round win over American Bethanie Mattek at Roland… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 30, 2008 at 9:58pm — No Comments

Freaky Friday For Williams Sisters

What was happening with the Williams sisters today ??

They were both stunned in the third round Friday by journeywomen who never have been quarterfinalists, much less champions, at any… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 30, 2008 at 9:57pm — 2 Comments

Photo Of The Day

Wayne Odesnik - "OMG what happened to me??"

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Rafa Makes Dellacqua's Hearts Race Faster!

Casey Dellacqua names Brad Pitt as her favorite movie star, but it’s Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal, and not the Hollywood hunk, who makes her heart race on the tennis court.

The Australian girl, who has reached the French Open last 32 for the first time, believes she has everything to learn from watching the Roland Garros master, a fellow… Continue

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Video - ATP Tennis Show - How do Players Relax?

How do ATP players switch off and take a break from the professional tennis circuit? The ATP Tennis Show found… Continue

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Serena Williams crashes out, Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova progress in Paris

Former champion Serena Williams has crashed out of the French Open in straight sets after losing her third-round clash with world No24 Katarina Srebotnik 6-4, 6-4.

“There are a lot of things I would try to do different, but you can’t rewind time,” Williams… Continue

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Roland Garros Dive Five Photos

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Roger Federer - perfection of movement...

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Added by Svetlana on May 29, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

A little sister's plea

Dinara Safina pleaded with big brother Marat on Tuesday not to quit tennis, insisting that his colourful, rollercoaster career, which has yielded two Gramd Slam titles, is far from over.

Safin, a former world number one, has struggled with form and motivation in recent years and has not added to his career… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 27, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Sharapova waits as Kuznetsova cruises

Torrential rain swamped Roland Garros on Tuesday leaving the French Open with a backlog of first round matches and Maria Sharapova forced to wait another day to make her 2008 bow.

Only Russian fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova and 13th seeded compatriot Dinara Safina were able to complete their opening matches… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 27, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Andy Murray Work Hard in Paris!

It seams that critics said about Andy Murray had effect. He works very hard to prove to everybody that he belongs to top 10 and that he can win any tournament, maybe even Roland Garros?!?

His time in Paris he mostly spend in… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 27, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

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Visitors protect themselves with umbrellas from rain during the first round of the French Tennis Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris, on May 26, 2008.

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More rain at French Open

Heavy rain prevented any early play in the French Open on Tuesday with defending champion Rafael Nadal due to kick off his campaign on the centre court.

The start of play was pushed back one hour to midday, but the forecast was for more rain during the afternoon.

Already several hours were lost due to rain on Monday the second day of the… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 27, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Roland Garros Day Two Photos

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I have a better chance now - Jankovic

World No 3 Jelena Jankovic warned on Monday that she is ready to fill the gap left by retired queen of clay Justine Henin.

Jankovic, who reached the semifinals 12 months ago, enjoyed a 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 first-round victory over Romanian lucky loser Monica Niculescu.

And the 23-year-old plans to make the most of the shock retirement of Henin,… Continue

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Jelena, Venus Move On as First Round Continues

On Sunday it was Ana Ivanovic and Serena Williams who took the first step toward a projected quarterfinal meeting and on Monday it was Jelena Jankovic and Venus Williams who did the same, grinding past their first round opponents at Roland Garros. Patty Schnyder was also among Day 2's winners.

Third seed Jankovic was the first of the two Sony Ericsson WTA… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 27, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Bracket Pick 'em Challenge - French Open

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Hi Tennis Fans,

It's time for some dirtballin'! If you are into following the pros, come play this bracket challenge game with us. You pick the winners of all the French Open matches to the final, before the first point is ever played. Each correct pick gets you points. The person with the most points wins. Wins what? *bragging rights*.

Here's an… Continue

Added by Mark / The Mayor on May 20, 2008 at 10:00pm — 29 Comments