Topic: Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli

Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka, despite slips in their games, won matches Saturday that put them in the fourth round of the French Open.

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Germany's Andrea Petkovic and Flavia Pennetta of Italy logged victories Tuesday on the opening day of the Sony Open in Miami.

Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and defending champion Samantha Stosur won in straight sets Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open.

Sixth-seeded Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli defeated qualifier Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan 6-1, 6-3 Monday at the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford, Calif.

Third-seeded Virginie Razzano of France was upset by Taipei's Yung-Jan Chan 6-1, 6-0 Tuesday at the Strasbourg International tennis tournament.

Top seed Maria Sharapova advanced to the third round Tuesday at the Bausch & Lomb Championships and three-time champion Lindsay Davenport also won.

Top-seeded Russian Anna Chakvetadze and seventh-seeded Hungarian Agnes Szavay won semifinal matches Saturday to advance to the final of the Open Gaz de France.

Ana Ivanovic of Serbia and Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova will meet Sunday for the title of the Fortis Championships at Luxembourg.

Venus Williams beat Maria Sharapova, 6-1, 6-3, while Justin Henin eliminated Serena Williams, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, at Wimbledon Wednesday.