Nicole_Vaidisova - ROLAND GARROS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN PARIS

ROLAND GARROS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN PARIS

Swiss Emmanuelle Gagliardi returns a ball during her first round match against sixth-seeded Czech Nicole Vaidisova at the French Open in Roland Garros, near Paris on May 29, 2007. Vaidisova won 6-4, 6-3. (UPI Photo/Eco Clement)


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