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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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French Open: Women's Semifinals
Added June 03, 2011 with 16 photos
Na Li of China defeated Maria Sharapova at Roland Garros 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the finals. While Italian Francesca Schiavone defeated Marion Bartoli 6-3, 6-3 to advance. UPI/David Silpa
French Open: Quarterfinals
Added June 02, 2011 with 15 photos
Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova all advanced to the semifinals at the French Open.
French Open: Round four
Added May 30, 2011 with 20 photos
With the competition heating up, the likes of Federer, Fognini, Schiavone and Djokovic advanced to the next round.
French Open: Round two
Added May 26, 2011 with 22 photos
The winners of the second round of the French open so far have included Caroline Wozniacki, Roger Federer, Gael Monfils, Juan Martin Del Potro and Novak Djokovich.
French Open: Round one
Added May 24, 2011 with 18 photos
Round one action of the 2011 Rolland Garros French Open in Paris, France. Clijsters defeated Yakimova 6-2, 6-3. Johanna Larsson eliminated 20th-seeded Ana Ivanovic 7-6 (7-3), 0-6, 6-2. Nadal defeated Isner in five sets, the longest match of his French Open career.
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Roddick withdraws from French Open
Roddick withdraws from French Open
DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 19 (UPI) -- Andy Roddick, ranked No. 6 in the world, has withdrawn from the French Open because of an ailing back and shoulder.
Nadal takes third straight French Open
PARIS, June 10 (UPI) -- Rafael Nadal Sunday won his third straight French Open title, beating Roger Federer, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, to remain unbeaten on the red clay at Roland Garros.
Henin vs. Serena Tuesday at French Open
PARIS, June 4 (UPI) -- The women's quarterfinals Tuesday at the French Open will feature a showdown between top-ranked Belgian Justine Henin and American Serena Williams.
Davydenko advances at rainy French Open
PARIS, May 28 (UPI) -- Fourth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko was an easy first-round winner Monday at a rainy French Open.
Tough French Open draw for Henin
PARIS, May 25 (UPI) -- No. 1-ranked and two-time defending champion Justin Henin opens her 2007 French Open against No. 67-ranked Elena Vesnina, tournament officials said Friday.
Injured Hingis drops out of French Open
PARIS, May 16 (UPI) -- Martina Hingis, the No. 6 ranked women's tennis player in the world, will miss this year's French Open because of a hip injury, event organizers say.
Former French Open champ ousted in Brazil
COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Former French Open champion Gaston Gaudio of Argentina was among Monday's first-round losers at the Brazil Open.
Pierce withdraws from the French Open
PARIS, May 26 (UPI) -- Mary Pierce, who won the French Open in 2000, has withdrawn from this year's open, which starts next week.
French Open runner-up loses in Sopot
SOPOT, Poland, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Top-seeded French Open runner-up Mariano Puerta of Argentina was a first-round loser to Finland's Jarkko Nieminen Tuesday at the Idea Prokom Open.

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“ What can I say? I played a very bad match today, it was definitely not my day, ”
Dokic stunned in French Open tune-up
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“ From here I won't be getting much rest, but I am looking forward to playing Rome as it is one of the most important tournaments on the circuit, ”
Ferrero beats Rochus at Valencia Open
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“ I don't care how I won it, the important thing is I did, ”
Kafelnikov shows return to form
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“ I've been playing very well lately, and I have a lot of confidence, ”
Ferrero moves into Monte Carlo quarters
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“ It's not been easy, but I think the time has come for me to abandon tennis, ”
Sanchez-Vicario retires from tennis
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