ROLAND GARROS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN PARIS
The chair umpire verifies a call as Russian Maria Sharapova looks on during her second round match against American Jill Craybas at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 31, 2007. Sharapova, the number 2 seed, won the match in straight sets 6-2, 6-1. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)
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