ROLAND GARROS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN PARIS
American Serena Williams prepares for her first round match against Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 27, 2007. The match was suspended because of rain with Pironkova holding a 6-5 lead in the first set. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)
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