French Tennis Open in Paris
Frenchman Florent Serra hits a backhand during his third-round match with American Robby Ginepri at the French Tennis Open in Paris on May 31, 2008. The unseeded Ginepri became the first American in five years to reach the tournament's fourth round with a straight set victory 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)
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