French Tennis Open in Paris
Former French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten waves to the crowd before the finals match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland at the French Tennis Open in Paris on June 8, 2008. The second-seeded Nadal defeated the top-seeded Federer in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 to take his fourth consecutive French Open title. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)
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Ekaterina Makarova stunned world No. 3 Victoria Azarenka in three sets Wednesday in a second-round match at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Maria Sharapova collected her 29th WTA title with a win in Germany that allowed her to keep close to No. 1 Serena Williams in the women's tennis rankings.
Sixth-seeded Francesca Schiavone of Italy defeated Chanelle Scheepers in straight sets in the semifinals of the Moroccan Grand Prix Saturday.
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No. 2 seed Andy Murray eliminated Marin Cilic on the seventh match point Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Sony Open.
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Maria Sharapova, a runner-up four times in this event, ground out a win over Sara Errani Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the Sony Open.
American star Serena Williams will meet Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in the semifinals after each logged wins Tuesday at the Sony Open in Miami.
Maria Sharapova joined the quarterfinals field at the BNP Paribas Open Tuesday with a two-set victory of Lara Arrubarrena-Vecino of Spain.
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