French Tennis Open in Paris

Russian Evgeniya Rodina hits a forehand during her match with Russian Maria Sharapova at the French Tennis Open in Paris May 28, 2008. Sharapova survived a first-round scare with a 6-1, 3-6, 8-6 victory. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)

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