ROLAND GARROS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN PARIS
Russian Nikolay Davydenko hits a backhand during his third round match against Frenchman Michael Llodra at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on June 1, 2007. Davydenko, the number 4 seed, beat Llodra in straight sets 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)
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