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Claycourt machine Nadal reaches cloud nine in Paris

Claycourt machine Rafa Nadal held off another challenge from great rival Novak Djokovic to claim a record extending ninth French Open title with a 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4 victory on Sunday.

Sharapova crowned queen of Roland Garros

2012-06-10 00:46

Maria Sharapova kept her poise to outwit and outpower diminutive Italian Sara Errani and win her first French Open crown with a 6-3 6-2 victory on Saturday. Putin congratulates victory

Sharapova wary of Errani threat

2012-06-09 07:32

It will be power and star-appeal against guile and honest endeavor on Saturday when Maria Sharapova takes on Sara Errani for the French Open title in Paris.

Ferrer ready to defy Nadal at French Open

2012-06-08 08:19

David Ferrer says he is ready to face the toughest challenge in world tennis - going up against Rafael Nadal on the clay courts of Roland Garros at the French Open.

A change of plan for Murray ?

2012-06-08 08:19

Andy Murray hasn't ruled out skipping his traditional Wimbledon warm-up duties if it helps him capture a first Grand Slam title and give Britain's demanding media the slip.

Djokovic and Federer narrowly avoid last tango in Paris

2012-06-06 14:36

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer danced with danger at the French Open on Tuesday but there was to be no last tango in Paris as both emerged victorious to set up a repeat of last year's semi-final.

Federer says Goffin has bright future

2012-06-05 07:50

Roger Federer believes baby-faced David Goffin, who gave him an almighty French Open scare on Sunday, has the weapons to become a future Grand Slam contender.

Cautious Tsonga aiming for Djokovic

2012-06-05 07:50

Having just secured his maiden French Open quarterfinal spot, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga threw the gauntlet down to world No 1 Novak Djokovic on Monday but did not exactly sound full of confidence.

Defending Li Na knocked out by qualifier

2012-06-05 01:06

French Open champion Li Na's title defence ended on Monday when she was knocked out in a flurry of errors by Kazakh qualifier Yaroslava Shvedova 3-6 6-2 6-0.

Azarenka out of French Open, could lose top ranking

2012-06-04 10:22

Victoria Azarenka was knocked out of the French Open fourth round on Sunday and could now lose her world number one ranking.

Sharapova happy to have 'selfish' streak

2012-06-04 08:06

Maria Sharapova admitted on Saturday that a selfish streak can power her to a first French Open title even if it means spectators may question if they are getting value for money.

Angry Wozniacki demands changes after flop

2012-06-04 08:06

Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki made an angry exit from the French Open on Saturday and demanded Roland Garros adopt line judging technology in common with the three other Grand Slams.

Li Na into French Open last 16

2012-06-02 22:16

Defending champion Li Na of China reached the French Open last 16 on Saturday after beating Christina McHalea of the United States 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.

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