French Tennis Open in Paris

Maximo Gonzalez of Argentina pauses during his second-round match with Russian Mikhail Youzhny at the French Tennis Open in Paris May 29, 2008. Youzhny defeated Gonzalez in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)

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Bryans near U.S. Open doubles crown

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