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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.

Jankovic finally on the road back

2013-05-31 08:14

It is easy to forget Jelena Jankovic ended 2008 as the world No 1 with a first Grand Slam title seemingly not far away.

Federer predicts high charges for mobiles

2013-05-31 08:14

Roger Federer admits he can see the funny side of players whipping out mobile phones on court, but warns they could also undermine the game's integrity.

Serena says 'psycho' side under wraps

2013-05-31 08:14

Top seed Serena Williams said her "psycho" side is under wraps after motoring into the third round of the French Open with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat of French wild-card Caroline Garcia on Wednesday.

Federer, Serena through to third round at French Open

2013-05-30 09:50

Second seed Roger Federer crushed Somdev Devvarman 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 in the second round of the French Open while women's world No. 1 Serena Williams also reached the third round with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Caroline Garcia here on Wednesday.

Azarenka makes wait worthwhile

2013-05-30 07:15

Former world No 1 beats Vesnina in match delayed a day by rain

US young gun aims to sock it to Haas

2013-05-30 07:15

While Tommy Haas was striking another blow for the over-30s on Tuesday, a few courts away at the French Open, American Jack Sock, 15 years his junior, was crushing a seasoned Spanish professional with a display of pure youthful exuberance.

Djokovic reaches second round

2013-05-29 11:10

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought off tough challenge from Belgium's David Goffin to win a first round match of the French Open here on Tuesday.

Zheng Jie wins opening match

2013-05-28 15:02

Zheng Jie defeated Vesna Dolonc 6-4, 6-1 in the opening round of the French Open tennis tournament.

Defending champions advance

2013-05-28 10:38

Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal fought back from one set down to get past Daniel Brands of Germany while women's title holder Maria Sharapova booked her berth in the second round. Li Na Zheng Jie

Li Na in preparation for French Open

2013-05-25 16:52

China's Li Na listens to her coach Carlos Rodriguez during a training session for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, May 25, 2013.

2 years on, Li still stands alone

2013-05-25 07:23

Li Na's momentous French Open title win of 2011 was expected to open the floodgates for Asian - and in particular Chinese - players in world tennis.

Peng Shuai, Hsieh Su-wei upset world No 1 for Rome title

2013-05-20 16:35

Hsieh Su-wei and Peng Shuai upset the top-ranked Italian pair of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 to win the Rome Masters women's doubles, on May 19, 2013.

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