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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.

Djokovic ends golden oldie Haas' Paris adventure

2013-06-06 08:57

Novak Djokovic kept calm, cool and collected to subdue the challenge of 35-year-old Tommy Haas with a 6-3 7-6(5) 7-5 win in the quarter-finals of the French Open on Wednesday.

Same old Nadal turns claycourt machine once again

2013-06-06 08:52

Rafa Nadal turned claycourt machine once again with a 6-2 6-3 6-1 demolition of Swiss ninth seed Stanislas Wawrinka in the French Open quarter-finals.
Djokovic ends golden oldie Haas' Paris adventure

Federer seeking grass tonic

2013-06-06 06:19

Roger Federer will call upon the golden memory of his Grand Slam breakthrough at Wimbledon 10 years ago to fuel his belief that he is still a contender.

Errani next up for Serena show

2013-06-06 06:19

It's raw power and 15 Grand Slam titles against consistency and one Grand Slam final defeat in the French Open semifinals on Thursday when Serena Williams goes up against Sara Errani.

Tsonga leaves Federer wincing to reach semis

2013-06-05 10:23

A shot fired straight into Roger Federer's armpit demonstrated just how badly Jo-Wilfried Tsonga wanted to reach the French Open semifinals.

Nadal tastes birthday win, Djokovic invulnerable

2013-06-04 10:25

All Rafael Nadal wanted for his 27th birthday at the French Open on Monday was his forehand back and he got his wish as the Spaniard's most feared weapon demolished Japan's Kei Nishikori and sent the defending champion into the quarter-finals.

Serena crushes Vinci for quarters

2013-06-03 11:05

Ask her to describe the way she plays and Serena Williams has a one-word response - fierce.

Federer proves he is the man for a crisis

2013-06-03 10:23

Second seed Roger Federer produced a thrilling riposte to Gilles Simon's gallant attempt to knock him out of the French Open on Sunday to claim a 6-1 4-6 2-6 6-2 6-3 victory in front of a raucous late-evening crowd on Philippe Chatrier Court.

Sharapova stretched by Zheng

2013-06-02 10:51

Defending champion Maria Sharapova reached the French Open fourth round on Saturday with a 6-1, 7-5 win over China's Zheng Jie despite an up and down center court performance.

Isner shows way for young Americans

2013-06-01 09:46

If young Americans like Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock are to keep climbing the rankings they will need plenty of the staying power compatriot John Isner demonstrated once again.

Nadal, Federer enter 3rd round at French Open

2013-06-01 08:28

Defending champion Rafael Nadal survived an early scare in the second round to beat Martin Klizan while second seed Roger Federer reached the last 16 with an easy win over 30th seed Julien Benneteau.

Zheng Jie the only hope in Roland Garros

2013-05-31 11:06

Zheng Jie of China becomes the only hope of Chinese contigent at the French Open as Li Na and her counterpart Peng Shuai both failed to advance into the third round on Thursday.

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