Juan Martin Del Potro: Can the Argentine crack the Top 4 in 2013?

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: "Del Potro can fight to be World No.1" said Roger Federer at the end of the season. That statement from the great Swiss speaks volumes of the talent that the Argentine possesses. His talent however, is undeniable. On the other hand, the question that continues to looms large is whether he can stay fit  More

Novak Djokovic: Can he rise to the challenge in 2013?

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: Novak Djokovic finished as the World No.1 at the end of 2012, making it two years in a row for him as the top player. But as the return of Rafa looms large, can the Serb sustain his intensity to ward of his challengers in 2013?  More

Roland Garros redevelopment will only be over by 2018

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: Roland Garros - the most loved place by Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal, the home of the French Open is the smallest Grand Slam venue among the four majors of the sport. In the last few years the site has been severely criticized for its diminutive size, incapable of handling the game's present needs. In 2011, The French Tennis Federation which had been under pressure for its uninspiring attitude towards the venue had announced a redevelopment plan that would increase the size of the complex by 60%. However, the intended expansion to be finished by 2017 will only be over a year later in 2018.  More

Funny Moments in Tennis -2012

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: Every year in tennis there are moments that are crucial, intense and nerve-racking. These moments are the ones that truly matter over the course of the year, but these same moments are sometimes overlooked as certain unusual happenings tend to overshadow. These are the gimmicks or impersonations of players or funny interviews that tend to live long in the memory. TennisEarth looks back at these moments from the past year.   More

The Australian Open gets Richer

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: Being the first Grand Slam event of the year, the Australian Open is more often than not the most eagerly awaited tournament of the tennis season for the spectators and players alike. This year however, with the substantial increase in prize money, the event will probably be looked forward to by lower ranked players as well.  More

Hopelessness killing Robin Soderling

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: Former French Open finalist Robin Soderling has been out of action for more than a year now. The Swede is suffering from an illness more commonly known as glandular fever and says that the "hopelessness" is killing him.  More

Resurgence of Serena Williams in 2012

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: After suffering from blood clotting in her lungs and a wrist injury in 2011, Serena Williams came fighting back this year cementing her claim to the greatest of all time tag. The younger of the two Williams sister won 2 Grand Slams an Olympic Gold medal. The 30 year-old won 7 titles in the year and lost just 4 matches all year long, despite a poor showing at the first two Grand Slams of the year.   More

ATP Season Review: Moments that shaped 2012

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: At either end of a dazzling 2012, it was the captivating image of Novak Djokovic that held the world of tennis hostage. Images however, can never tell the entire story. In fact, these images trespass the perimeter of reality and prophecy. Djokovic might have ended the year as the World No.1 much like he did in 2011, but unlike last season, the Serb wasnt the only one making all the headlines.  More

Juan Carlos Ferrero - El Mosquito

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: The Valencia Open is hardly a marquee event in the ATP calendar, the event comes under the ATP 500 series and isn't even the top event in Spain with the much hyped blue clay of Madrid taking the top honours there. This year however was special, it was special because one of the great Spanish players of the last decade decided to hang his boots. After battling with injuries for most of his 14 year career, Juan Carlos Ferrero knew it was time to go.   More

2012 French Open: The Unforgettable Moments Part 2

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: With the French Open coming to an end on Monday this time, lets relive more moments that this tournament has given to us all.   More

2012 French Open: The Unforgettable Moments Part 1

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: With the French Open or Roland Garros culminating a day later than it should have, lets relive some of those moments that this tournament has given to us all.  More

Nadal creates history, wins 2012 French Open title

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: The King of Clay reaffirmed his status on red-dirt and once again proved that this is his territory, where he stands tall. Well, the World No. 2 Rafael Nadal beat World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in four sets in a rain halted match with a 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 scoreline and won the 2012 French Open title. With this title, the Spaniard became the first man in the history of Roland Garros to win seven French Open titles.   More

2012 French Open final-Rain halts play, resumes tomorrow

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: Rain interrupted the play for the second-time on Sunday at Roland Garros and with a forecast of a shoddy weather for the rest of the day, the play suspended for the day. The play will resume tomorrow.   More

Rain interrupts play in 2012 French Open Final

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: As stated in the forecast for the day, the play had been suspended due to rain at 2012 French Open, with Nadal leading with a set and 5-3 in the match.  More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 Final

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: The King of Clay reaffirmes his status on red-dirt and once again proved that this is his territory, where he stands tall. Well, the World No. 2 Rafael Nadal beats World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in a match spread over two days with a 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 scoreline and wins the 2012 French Open title. With this title, the Spaniard becomes the first man in the history of Roland Garros to win seven French Open titles.   More

Djokovic ready to test Nadal at 2012 French Open final

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: Top-seeded Novak Djokovic has been feeling pumped up going into the 2012 French Open final against the mighty Rafael Nadal on Sunday.  More

Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor win 2012 French Open Doubles title

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: Top pair of Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor won the 2012 Roland Garros doubles crown on Saturday.  More

Sharapova claims 2012 French Open title, completes career-slam

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: Russian tennis powerhouse Maria Sharapova capped a perfect fortnight of tennis on Saturday, when she subdued the surprise-finalist Sara Errani in straight sets with a 6-3 6-2 scoreline and won the 2012 French Open title. With this title, the Russian also completed her Career-Slam.   More

LIVE Sara Errani vs Maria Sharapova French Open 2012 Final

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: Empahtic performance by Russian Maria Sharapova as she downs Italian Sara Errani in straight sets to win FRENCH OPEN 2012 and completes her career Grand Slam. This is the first time that the Russian made it into the final at Roland Garros and wins the title also. By completing her career-slam, Sharapova joined the elite club featuring icons of the game including Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King.  More

Roger Federer-Eying grass-court season after Roland Garros loss

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: World No. 3 Roger Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-final on Friday, but the Swiss is looking forward to do well in the coming grass-court season.  More

2012 French Open Final Preview: Novak Djokovic Vs. Rafael Nadal

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: It is SUPER SUNDAY people. Two great champions lock horns against each other and also try getting their names engraved in the history books. Will it be Rafael Nadal breaking Bjorn Borg's record of 6 Roland Garros titles or will we see a Novak Slam? Brace yourself as we get ready for the FINALS of the French Open.  More

Maria Sharapova vs. Sara Errani: 2012 French Open Final Preview

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: She came as a revelation in the world of tennis and instantly took it by storm by winning the Wimbledon at the age of seventeen, Maria Sharapova of Russia is gunning to achieve her career-slam on Saturday at Roland Garros. But, she will face rejuvenated Sara Errani, who has been on a dream run here. Certainly, a mismatch title duel, but interesting in many ways.  More

Djokovic thwarts the challenge of Federer to meet Nadal in French Open final

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: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia earned a straight sets 6-4 7-5 6-3 victory over World No. 3 Roger Federer on Friday and secured his berth in the final of the 2012 French Open. He will take on Rafael Nadal in the final.   More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer French Open 2012 SF

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: A really impressive performance by the World No.1, who reaches the final after beating Federer in straight sets. Djokovic was simply too good today. Federer did not take his chances and heavily paid the price. Djokovic was really patient and exerted all the pressure on Federer, who broke down at the wrong moments and was really shaky at the the major points. Djokovic goes on to play Nadal in Sunday's final.  More

Rafael Nadal humbles David Ferrer to reach the finals of the French Open

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: Rafael Nadal exhibited another star performance when he dismantled countryman David Ferrer in straight sets to reach the finals of the French Open.  More

LIVE David Ferrer vs Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 SF

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: The King of clay - continues his prominence at Roland Garros, beating his compatriot in straight sets and surged into the final here. Tremendous form continues for the World No. 2, as he has been looking just unstoppable this week and it will take a Herculean effort from Djokovic or Federer to stop him in the final. Just another straight sets - easy victory for Nadal and as expected he is in the final here - yet again.   More

Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi win French Open mixed doubles title

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: Indian mixed doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi earned their second Grand Slam title together and first French Open trophy on Friday at Roland Garros.  More

Rafael Nadal vs. David Ferrer-2012 French Open Semi-final Preview

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: With a record seventh French Open title is just two wins away, defending champion Rafael Nadal has all to play for on the Parisian clay, which has remained his favourite hunting surface. Defying odds since the beginning of his career, David Ferrer is one guy, who does not waste any time in thinking and just tries to give his best shot every time he hits the court. Prepare to be dazzled on Friday.   More

Sharapova dispatches Kvitova in French Open semis

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: Russian Maria Sharapova produced a disciplined performance to beat Petra Kvitova in straight sets and reached the final of 2012 French Open  More

LIVE Petra Kvitova vs Maria Sharapova French Open 2012 SF

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: Sharapova roared into the final and also reclaimed her No.1 ranking in WTA. The Russian tennis prodigy played really well and did not allow the Czech to settle down. Like the first set, Sharapova maintained the momentum in the second and won the match in straight sets. This time, the Russian managed to reach the final and now she is one match away from claiming the title at Roland Garros.   More

Errani beats Stosur to reach French Open final

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: Italian Sara Errani kept her composure till the end to beat Aussie Samantha Stosur with 7-5,1-6, 6-3 scoreline in the semi-final match of 2012 French Open.  More

Errani knocks out Stosur to reach the final at Roland Garros

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: The dream-run continued for the feisty Italian Sara Errani at Roland Garros, as she reached the final on Thursday after beating the World No. 6 Samantha Stosur in three sets with a 7-5 1-6 6-3 scoreline.   More

LIVE Samantha Stosur vs Sara Errani French Open 2012 SF

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: Errani is in tears as she reaches her first career Grand Slam semi-final. The Italian displayed a confident play in the first set and managed to close it in her favour but went off the boil in the second set. She regrouped herself well in the dying stages on the match and emerged victorious. She will next face either Russian Maria Sharapova or Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic.  More

Maria Sharapova vs. Petra Kvitova : 2012 French Open semi-final preview

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: Maria Sharapova, who now stands just two win away from career Grand Slam, faces Petra Kvitova for a spot in the final.  More

Samantha Stosur vs. Sara Errani : 2012 French Open semi-final preview

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: 2010 finalist Samantha Stosur faces dangerous Sara Errani in the semi-final match of this year French Open.  More

Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer: 2012 French Open Semi-final Preview

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: Pushed to a great extent in their quarterfinal encounters, both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer proved that it is not skills, but mental toughness that separates the champions from other contenders. What will happen, when these two giants of the modern tennis will collide against each other on Thursday  More

Ferrer dazzles Murray at Roland Garros to meet Nadal in semis

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: The World No. 6 David Ferrer of Spain played fantastically and fared really well in gruelling rallies to rally past Andy Murray with a 6-4 6(3)-7 6-3 6-2 scoreline and secured his berth in the semi-final of the 2012 French Open.   More

Nadal beats Almagro to reach semifinals at the French Open

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: King of clay Rafael Nadal played some fantastic tennis to overcome fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in just under 3 hours. Almagro played some unbelievable tennis himself but just fell short.  More

LIVE David Ferrer vs Andy Murray French Open 2012 QF

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: Spaniard David Ferrer puts up a great show and beats lone British hope Andy Murray in four sets to reach the semi-finals of 2012 French Open. For a place in the final, Ferrer will next face countryman Rafael Nadal, who ousted Nicolas Almagro in all Spanish affair in another quarter-final match of the day.  More

LIVE Nicolas Almagro vs Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 QF

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: Rafa stays en course to defending his title as he wraps this match in style, with an ace! After a rather stiff first set, it was Nadal who kept the momentum and raised his game to not give Almagro any chance of a return. Though Almagro tried his level best, he was not able to match the Nadal power and had to give in to the south paw. Nadal moves into the semis and looks really good.  More

French Open 2012: Kvitova ends Shvedova dream run in quarter-finals

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: Czech Petra Kvitova needed three sets to beat qualifier Yaroslava Shvedova in the quarter-final match of 2012 French Open.  More

2012 French Open: Maria Sharapova moves into the semi-final

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: World No. 2 Maria Sharapova moved into the last 4 of the French Open after a straight sets victory over Kaia Kanepi.  More

LIVE Kaia Kanepi vs Maria Sharapova French Open 2012 QF

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: Sharapova is unable to hold serve and finish the Estonian off. Some good tennis from Kanepi who strikes a couple off brilliant winners. One has to wonder though, is it too little too late?  More

LIVE Yaroslava Shvedova vs Petra Kvitova French Open 2012 QF

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: The Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova made a tremendous comeback from a set down and defied the strong challenge of Kazhak Shvedova to read the semi-final of the 2012 French Open. Kvitova looked out of sorts in the first set but made a tremendous comeback in the next two and played magnificently under pressure to beat Shvedova.   More

Andy Murray vs. David Ferrer: 2012 French Open Quarterfinal Preview

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: In this battle between top Scot and feisty Spaniard, World No. 4 Andy Murray will take on World No. 6 David Ferrer. Murray will be once again carrying the loads of ever-swelling British hopes, while his opponent Ferrer will be looking forward to prove that he knows how to rule the roost on red-dirt.   More

Petra Kvitova vs. Yaroslava Shvedova: 2012 French Open match preview

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: Current Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova faces qualifier Yaroslava Shvedova for a spot in the semis of French Open 2012.  More

Maria Sharapova vs. Kaia Kanepi : 2012 French Open match preview

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: World No.2 Russian Maria Sharapova faces Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the quarter-final match of 2012 Roland Garros.  More

French Open 2012 QF Preview: Rafael Nadal vs Nicolas Almagro

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: In an all Spanish clash at the French Open quarterfinal, King of clay Rafael Nadal locks horns with Nicolas Almagro.  More

Djokovic beats Tsonga to set up a semifinal clash against Federer at the French Open

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: In a match that could serve as an ambassador for quality tennis, World No.1 Novak Djokovic once again proved just why he truly is the best in the World. He beat home favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in just over four hours in an absolute thriller. He won 6-1, 5-7, 5-7, 7-6,6-1.  More

Federer rallies past Del Potro to advance into French Open semi-finals

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: 2009 champion Roger Federer staged a brilliant comeback from two sets down to beat Juan Martin del Potro in five sets at French Open 2012  More

LIVE Roger Federer vs Juanmartin Delpotro French Open 2012 QF

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: After 3 hours and 14 minutes of intriguing tennis action, Roger Federer - the Swiss Maestro sailed home. Well, many would say that things would have been different, if Del Potro had no knee problems but in the end the one fact that matters is Federer came from two sets down to defy the strong challenge of lanky Argentine Del Potro, who played superbly in the first two sets, but then lost all the momentum and never got it back. Federer once again showed his class as he played some tremendous shots on both sides of the court to earn this well-deserved victory in the end.   More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Jo-wilfried Tsonga French Open 2012 QF

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: What a match! A marathon match! Djokovic finally wrapped the match in above 4 hours to take the last French hope. What a cliffhanger fourth set took place after Djokovic saved 4 match points to reach the semi-final and keep his hopes alive of winning the French Open too. A pulsating match finished with a backhand down the line as Djokovic shouted after winning the match, showing why he is the WORLD NO.1.  More

Errani beats Kerber to reach French Open semis

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: Italian Sara Errani defied a late charge by Angelique Kerber in the match to reach into the semis of French Open 2012.  More

Stosur hammers Cibulkova to book her place in the last 4 at the French Open

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: World No.6 Samantha Stosur put in a vintage performance against Dominika Cibulkova to win her quarterfinal tie in under one and a half hours.  More

LIVE Sara Errani vs Angelique Kerber French Open 2012 QF

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: The good form continues for Italian Sara Errani, who has been really at the cloud No. 9 at the moment. Italian saved two set points and overpowered Kerber in the tie-breaker to secure her berth in the semi-final of the 2012 French Open. The Italian has surely come of an age in the new season and her fairytale continues - in some serious style. Errani will take on Samantha Stosur in the semi-final on Thursday.   More

LIVE Dominika Cibulkova vs Samantha Stosur French Open 2012 QF

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: Stosur really cruising now, serves well. Cibulkova really sturggling here today, just can't seem to take her chances in the match. Stosur never gave her a chance in this game though.  More

Novak Djokovic vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga: 2012 French Open Quarterfinal Preview

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: In this exciting battle between two feisty contenders, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will lock horns with World No. 5 Jo-wilfried Tsonga. Brace yourself for a scintillating encounter, as these two know how to push each other to a great extent.   More

Sara Errani vs. Angelique Kerber: 2012 French Open Quarterfinal Preview

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: In this battle between two defiant WTA Contenders, World No. 10 Angelique Kerber will take on World No. 24 Sara Errani of Italy. Brace yourself for a scintillating match.   More

Roger Federer vs. Juan Martin Del Potro: 2012 French Open Quarterfinal Preview

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: Sixteen Grand Slam titles winner Roger Federer will be up against familiar opponent Juan Martin Del Potro in a quarter-final duel of the 2012 French Open. Both have squared off thirteen times against each other and know a lot about their opponent. An exciting encounter in the offing...  More

Samantha Stosur vs. Dominika Cibulkova : 2012 French Open match preview

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: Former finalist Aussie Samantha Stosur faces Dominika Cibulkova for a place in the semi-finals of 2012 Roland Garros.  More

Andy Murray reaches the last 8 at the French Open

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: Andy Murray beat local hero Richard Gasquet in a tough four set encounter to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.  More

Nadal sails into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros

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: Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain earned a straight sets 6-2 6-0 6 victory over World No. 15 Juan Monaco of Argentina and secured his berth in the quarterfinals of the 2012 French Open.   More

LIVE Richard Gasquet vs Andy Murray French Open 2012 R16

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: Gasquet holds his serve after saving a few match points and gives the crowd something to cheer about. Murray leads 5-2 and comes out to serve for the match.  More

LIVE Juan Monaco vs Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 R16

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: That's a convincing victory from defending champion Rafael Nadal here. The Spaniard started off really well and did not allow the Argentine to settle down - throughout the match. Nadal was in complete control over the proceedings throughout the match, while Monaco looked out of sorts. Nadal reached the last eight of the 2012 French Open.   More

Sharapova labours through into the last 8 at Roland Garros

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: In tight match that went down to the wire, both players returned exceptionally well and both players found holding onto their serve a big problem. Zakopalova broke the Sharapova serve a whopping 9 times, that's not all, Sharapova went one better, she broke the Zakopalova serve 12 times to take the match in three sets 6-4, 6-7,6-2 spread over three hours.  More

Defending champion Li Na bows out of French Open 2012

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: Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan stunned defending champion Li Na in the pre-quaterfinal match of 2012 French Open  More

LIVE Na Li vs Yaroslava Shvedova French Open 2012 R16

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: Shvedova caused a massive upset here by knocking out the defending champion Na Li. The Kazhak made a tremendous comeback from a set down to beat the feisty Chinese, who failed to convert easy chances. While second-set saw some gruelling rallies and frequent exchange of breaks, Li was completely out of sorts in the final set. Shvedova did not allow Li to win a single game in the final set and completely controlled the momentum.   More

French Open 2012: Del Potro beats Berdych in four sets and two days

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: In a match spread over two days, Juan Martin del Potro defeated dangerous Tomas Berdych in four sets to reach the quarter-finals of 2012 French Open.  More

LIVE Klara Zakopalova vs Maria Sharapova French Open 2012 R16

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: Sharapova beats Zakopalova finally! A rather below par performance by the Russian, who beat Czech after being in a consolidating position in the second set. She went along her business and wrapped the match in style! Sharapova reaches the last 8.  More

Tsonga overcomes Wawrinka in yet another five set thriller to reach the last 8

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: In over 4 hours, spread over two days, French World No. 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, finally overcame his conqueror from last year, Stanislas Wawrinka in the fourth round here at the French Open.  More

Almagro eases past Tipsarevic to reach QFS at Roland Garros

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: World No. 13 Nicolas Almagro of Spain earned a straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over World No. 8 Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia and secured his berth in the quarterfinal of the 2012 French Open.  More

Ferrer steamrolls Granollers in the fourth round at Roland Garros

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: David Ferrer looked unstoppable against Marcel Granollers in the fourth round as Granollers faded, and faded quick.  More

LIVE David Ferrer vs Marcel Granollers French Open 2012 R16

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: Ferrer reaches the last 8 after a really dominating performance. Some really amazing tennis was displayed by the Spanish No.2, who dismantled Granollers including a bagel in the third. Ferrer really looks threatening as he must have sent a strong message to his competitors that he is here to stay for long.  More

LIVE Janko Tipsarevic vs Nicolas Almagro French Open 2012 R16

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: Almagro beats Tipsarevic in straight three sets with 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 scoreline and advances into the quarter-final of 2012 French Open. The Spaniard fired 9 aces and placed 43 winners in the middle. He also benefited from 25 unforced errors made by Tipsarevic in the match.  More

Janko Tipsarevic vs. Nicolas Almagro: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No. 8 Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia will take on World No. 13 Nicolas Almagro of Spain to secure his berth in the quarterfinal of the 2012 French Open. Brace yourself for a scintillating encounter.   More

2012 French Open: Li Na Vs.Yaroslava Shvedova Match Preview

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: Defending champion Li Na looks to stay en course to successfully defend her title when she squares off against Yaroslava Shvedova in the fourth round of Roland Garros.  More

French Open 2012 Match Preview: Andy Murray vs Richard Gasquet

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: Its France vs England once more in Paris as, Richard Gasquet takes on Brit World No.4 Andy Murray in the fourth round here at the French Open. No prizes for guessing the crowd favorite in this one.  More

David Ferrer vs. Marcel Granollers: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: In this all Spanish encounter, two defiant ATP stars David Ferrer and Marcel Granollers will be up against each other. Ferrer has never lost to his compatriot but Granollers has improved a lot over a short period of time and he can surprise the sixth-seed.   More

Roland Garros 2012 Match Preview : Rafael Nadal vs Juan Monaco

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: Rafael Nadal seems to be a man on a mission as he seeks salvation for his dissapointing season last year. Nadal has a lot to prove this French Open as arch-rival Djokovic comes into the event looking to now beat Nadal in four consecutive Grand Slam finals.  More

French Open 2012: Tsonga vs Wawrinka match suspended

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: The engrossing contest between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Stanislas Wawrinka at the Philippe Chatrier was suspended due to bad-light. Play will now resume on Monday.  More

Maria Sharapova Vs. Klara Zakopolova: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: World No.2 Maria Sharapova takes on Klara Zakopolova in the fourth round of the French Open.  More

French Open 2012: Del-Potro vs Berdych match suspended

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: The match between Argentine Juan Martin del Potro and Czech Tomas Berdych was suspended because of darkness.  More

LIVE Juanmartin Delpotro vs Tomas Berdych French Open 2012 R16

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: Finally, the Del Potro mustered a hard-earned victory over the seventh-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych and caused the upset of the day. Del Potro lost the second-set on a tame note, but then he regrouped nicely and did not allow the Czech to settle down. Berdych has had some easy opportunities but he failed to convert them and lost this duel to Del Potro, who played better than him in every department of the game.   More

Federer defies the spirited challenge of Goffin to reach QFS at Roland Garros

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: 2009 French Open winner Roger Federer earned a came from behind victory over Belgian qualifier David Goffin with a 5-7 7-5 6-2 6-4 scoreline on Sunday and secured his berth in the quarter-finals, here at Roland Garros.   More

LIVE Stanislas Wawrinka vs Jo-wilfried Tsonga French Open 2012 R16

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: In just over 4 hours, Tsonga wins the match to reach the last 8. The match finished over two days as the local boy did not leave any stone unturned to get this match under his belt and give the French crowd another match to go crazy over! In 5 really close sets, Tsonga reaches the quarter-finals.  More

Novak Djokovic scrapes past Seppi to move into last 8 of the French Open

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: Novak Djokovic clawed his way back from two sets to love down to outlast Italian Andreas Seppi in five sets to move into the quarter-finals of Roland Garros.  More

LIVE Roger Federer vs David Goffin French Open 2012 R16

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: 2009 champion Roger Federer advances into the quarterfinals of French Open 2012. Goffin produced a sparkling tennis to win the first set but failed to continue with that intensity after that. Federer was quick to capitalise on the opportunity and reeled off next three sets to win the match.  More

Azarenka crashes out of French Open 2012

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: World No 1 Victoria Azarenka suffered a defeat by the hands of Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova in the fourth round of French Open 2012.  More

LIVE Victoria Azarenka vs Dominika Cibulkova French Open 2012 R16

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: Cibulkova caused the massive upset here. The Slovakian ousted the World No. 1 Azarenka in straight sets and secured her berth in the last eight of the 2012 French Open. Cibulkova overpowered in the first set, but looked in some trouble in the second - finally the Slovak emerged victorious in the tie-breaker.   More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Andreas Seppi French Open 2012 R16

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: Seppi serve is threatened again but he holds on, Djokovic will now serve for the match.  More

Samantha Stosur vs. Sloane Stephens: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: 2010 finalist Aussie Samantha Stosur faces Sloane Stephens for a place in the quarter-finals of 2012 Roland Garros.  More

Svetlana Kuznetsova vs. Sara Errani: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Rediscovering her devastating form with every match that she has been playing at Roland Garros, former French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova will square off against the Italian Sara Errani on Sunday to secure her berth in the quarterfinals of this Grand Slam event.  More

Victoria Azarenka vs Dominka Cibulkova: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: World No.1 Victoria Azarenka is back to her devastating best. She destroyed Aleksandra Wozniak in her last round comfortably, and looks to be advancing quick and fast. She really looks like the woman to beat once again. She now takes on Dominka Cibulkova in the fourth round here, today.  More

Juan Martin Del Potro vs Tomas Berdych: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: After struggling his way into the third round, as Edouard Roger-Vasselin did not allow him to settle down, former US Open Champion Juan Martin Del Potro was back to his best in that third round clash versus the enigmatic Marin Cilic. He now takes on World No.7 Tomas Berdych, in possibly the match of the fourth round.   More

Novak Djokovic vs. Andreas Seppi: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No.1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia will take on World No. 25 Andreas Seppi of Italy in a fourth-round encounter of the 2012 French Open. Djokovic is expected to win this match in straight sets.  More

Roger Federer vs. David Goffin: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No. 3 Roger Federer of Switzerland will take on Belgian qualifier David Goffin on Sunday to secure his berth in the last eight of the 2012 French Open. Federer is expected to win this duel in straight sets.   More

Nadal sails into round four at the French Open

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: Six times Champion Rafael Nadal looked in sparkling form, as he absolutely cruised into the fourth round of the French Open. Nadal really ambled through the match without breaking sweat, even when Argentine Eduardo Schwank played at the highest level he could possibly play at.  More

Gasquet edges past Haas to reach fourth-round at Roland Garros

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: Frenchman Richard Gasquet delighted his home-fans by earning a came from behind victory at Roland Garros on Saturday over veteran contender Tommy Haas of Germany with a 6(3)-7 6-3 6-0 6-0 scoreline and reached the fourth round of the 2012 French Open.   More

LIVE Eduardo Schwank vs Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 R32

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: Nadal stays en course for his seventh French Open title after a clinical performance today. Some huge forehands along with some excuisite court coverage made it tougher for the Argentine to come back in the match. Nadal moves into the Round of 16 again and looks really on track to defend his title again.  More

Maria Sharapova slides into the Round of 16 at Roland Garros

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: Maria Sharapova posted another dominating performance after she demolished Shuai Peng in straight sets to move into fourth round of Roland Garros.  More

LIVE Shuai Peng vs Maria Sharapova French Open 2012 R32

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: Another easy service hold for Sharapova. Peng must now serve hard to stay in the match. The score is at 5-1 for the Russian  More

Tipsarevic marches into last 16 at Roland Garros

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: Janko Tipsarevic played some fine tennis to overcome Frenchman Julien Benneteau in straight sets to move into Round 4 of the French Open.  More

LIVE Tommy Haas vs Richard Gasquet French Open 2012 R32

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: Clinical performance from Frenchman Richard Gasquet as he posts a double bagel sets in his four setter win over World No 2 Haas. The Frenchman lost the first set in tie breaker but didn't lost hope and bounced back strongly in the second set to level the scores at 1-1 in the match. From there it was one way traffic in favour of Gasquet as errors kept creeping in Haas game and Gasquet was quick to convert them in his favour each time  More

French Open 2012: Li Na prevails against Mchale

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: Defending champion Li Na overcame first set deficit to beat American Christina Mchale in the third round match of French Open 2012.  More

Julia Goerges Vs. Arantxa Rus: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: German Julia Goerges looks to seal a spot in the second week of Roland Garros when she takes on Arantxa Rus of Netherlands in the third round.  More

LIVE Janko Tipsarevic vs Julien Benneteau French Open 2012 R32

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: Tipsarevic breaks in the vital ninth game as he comes out to serve for the match. It seems like the pressure was too hard too handle for the French as Tipsarevic comes out to serve for the match at 5-4 in the third.  More

LIVE Na Li vs Christina Mchale French Open 2012 R32

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: The defending champion Na Li secured her berth in the last sixteen after defying a strong challenge of Mchale, who played well, but failed to maintain the momentum at crucial junctures. Na Li regrouped nicely after losing the first set and then played like a champion to beat the spirited American Mchale.   More

Caroline Wozniacki Vs. Kaia Kanepi: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Dane Caroline Wozniacki squares off against Kaia Kanepi for a place in the second week of the French Open.  More

French Open 2012: Ferrer beats Youzhny in third round

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: David Ferrer of Spain produced a sparkling performance against Russian Mikhail Youzhny in the third round match of French Open 2012.  More

LIVE David Ferrer vs Mikhail Youzhny French Open 2012 R32

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: A comprehensive victory for the World No. 6 David Ferrer, who made a commanding start to the match and won the first set without losing a game. Youzhny tried to make a comeback in the second-set, but then it was too late. In fact, the Russian continued to struggle with the recurring unforced errors in the third-set and finally lost this battle on a tame note.   More

Andy Murray vs Santiago Giraldo: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: With the great Ivan Lendl as his coach, the world expected Andy Murray to change his approach to the game and fight harder. That is exactly what has happened, Andy fought like a warrior in his second round match, to come back from a set and a break down to win the match against Finn Jarkko Nieminen.   More

Rafael Nadal vs Eduardo Schwank : 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: King of clay Rafael Nadal has looked rampant here from the start. Before coming into his favorite Grand Slam Nadal had already won events in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and then in Rome.  More

Maria Sharapova vs. Shuai Peng: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Gunning for her first Grand Slam title on red dirt, World No. 2 Maria Sharapova of Russia will take on resilient Chinese contender Shuai Peng in her third-round encounter of the 2012 French Open. Considering her present form, Sharapova is expected to win this match in straight sets.   More

David Ferrer Vs. Mikhail Youzhny: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Spanish No.2 and one of the finest movers on clay, David Ferrer locks horns with Mikhail Youzhny of Russia for a spot in the second week and the Round of 16 at Roland Garros.  More

Federer dispatches Mahut after a brief fight to enter the fourth round

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: Nicolas Mahut, the conqueror of Andy Roddick gave World No.3 Roger Federer a brief scare before finally bowing out in 4 sets.   More

Milos Raonic vs Juan Monaco: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Big serving Milos Raonic started off his 2012 Roland Garros campaign on against Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain and continued to be in that kind of form in his second round match too.He now faces 13 seeded Juan Monaco in the third round which is sure to be a cracker.  More

LIVE Roger Federer vs Nicolas Mahut French Open 2012 R32

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: Federer overcomes a tiny hicup as he prevails in 4 sets. A well contested match one must say as Mahut tried his level best. The crowd was behind him and that helped him along the way. But it was Federer's supreme control over his mind as he prevailed into week 2 of Roland Garros.  More

Tsonga cruises past Fognini to make it into the fourth round

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: In a match that really swung like a pendulum, the score line doesnt do justice to the match. Home favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga went through into the fourth round at the expense of the temperamental Fabio Fognini.  More

LIVE Fabio Fognini vs Jo-wilfried Tsonga French Open 2012 R32

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: Tsonga finishes the match in style, he stays calm, has fun at the same time with Fognini and moves into Round 4! What a performance by Tsonga, who stuck to the basics and concentrated on his service games to move into the second week of Roland Garros.  More

French Open 2012: Sharapova thrashes Morita in third round, Radwanska loses

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: Russian Maria Sharapova faced no real issues against Ayumi Morita in her third round match at 2012 French Open.  More

LIVE Agnieszka Radwanska vs Svetlana Kuznetsova French Open 2012 R32

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: Former Champion Svetlana Kuznetsova absolutely humbled World No.3 Agnieszka Radwanska. It wasn't that Radwanska was playing badly, it was just the quality and the power in the shots of the Russian that was startling. In the entire match Radwanska did all the running as Kuznetsova was absolutely dominant. she won 6-1, 6-2, and the scoreline does justice to the kind of match it was.  More

Ivanovic crashes out of French Open 2012

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: Italian Sara Errani posted the upset of the day at 2012 French Open as she defeated former World No 1 Ana Ivanovic in three sets.  More

LIVE Sara Errani vs Ana Ivanovic French Open 2012 R32

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: What a terrific performance from the Italian Sara Errani, who has been on a redemption mode in the new season. The Italian was in complete disarray in the opening set, as she failed to match up with the speed of former champion Ivanovic. But, the Italian kept on fighting and made the most of Ivanvoic's recurring unforced errors - which allowed her to make a comeback and finally she won the match in three sets.   More

Ana Ivanovic vs Sara Errani: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: After dispatching Shahar Peer from Israel in the second round Ana Ivanovic now faces Italian Sara Errani in the third.  More

Novak Djokovic vs. Nicolas Devilder: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No.1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia will take on Frenchman Nicolas Devilder in a third-round match of the 2012 French Open. Djokovic is expected to win this match in straight sets.  More

Juan Martin Del Potro vs Marin Cilic: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Former US Open Champion Juan Martin Del Potro struggled in the second round of Roland Garros as Edouard Roger-Vasselin from the host nation did not let him settle down, especially with a hostile French crowd. He must buck up and elevate his game as he takes on immensely talented Croat Marin Cilic.  More

Roger Federer vs. Nicolas Mahut: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No. 3 Roger Federer of Switzerland will take on home-favourite and World No.89 Nicolas Mahut of France to secure his berth in the last sixteen of the 2012 French Open. Federer is expected to win this duel in straight sets.   More

LIVE Ayumi Morita vs Maria Sharapova French Open 2012 R64

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: A convincing victory for the Russian tennis giant Maria Sharapova, who thoroughly demolished the defences of Morita and proved too good in every department of the game. Sharapova opted for relentless onslaught from the beginning and finished the match on a high note.   More

French Open 2012: Li Na eases past Foretz in second round.

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: Reigning Champion Li Na scored a comprehensive victory against Stephanie Foretz Gacon in her second round match at 2012 French Open.  More

LIVE Na Li vs Stephanie Foretz French Open 2012 R64

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: Li earned an easy victory and surged into the third-stage of the 2012 French Open. Li continued her tremendous form at Roland Garros and never allowed Foretz to settle down in the match. Well, the Frenchwoman tried to make a comeback, but it was too late for her then.   More

Nadal sails into third-round at Roland Garros

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: Defending champion Rafael Nadal earned a straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-0 victory over Uzbek Denis Istomin and sailed into the third-round of the 2012 French Open.  More

Caroline Wozniacki steps into Round 3 of Roland Garros

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: Former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki entered into Round 3 of the French Open after a dominating victory over Jarmila Gajdosova.  More

LIVE Denis Istomin vs Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 R64

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: Nadal scores a bagel in the third set against Istomin and wraps the match in straight sets. From the start, Nadal dominated the things since the start and never allowed Istomin to settle in the middle...  More

LIVE Jarmila Gajdosova vs Caroline Wozniacki French Open 2012 R64

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: Wozniacki eases her way into the third round after a convincing victory over the Australian. Wozniacki forced her opponent to go for broke due to he great counter punching skills. Gajdosova seemed a bit nervous as she kept going for her strokes but failed to get her targets right.  More

Andy Murray overcomes injury and marches into Round 3 of Roland Garros

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: Scot, Andy Murray overcame an injury to beat Jarkko Nieminen in four sets to move into Round 3 of the French Open.  More

French Open 2012: Kvitova thrashes Urszula Radwanska in second round

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: Reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova made quick work of Urszula Radwanska in her second round match at French Open 2012.  More

LIVE Jarkko Nieminen vs Andy Murray French Open 2012 R64

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: Murray hammers the final nail in the coffin for Nieminen, as he gets a double break in this set. He will now come out and serve for the match at 5-2 in the fourth set.  More

LIVE Urszula Radwanska vs Petra Kvitova French Open 2012 R64

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: An easy victory for the Wimbledon champ Kvitova here, as she subdued Urszula Radwanska in straight sets and moved into the third-round of the 2012 French Open. The Czech completely dominated the proceedings in the first set, but lost her concentration in the second and lost the momentum for a while. Afterwards, Kvitova quickly regrouped and then went on to win this match - in straights sets.   More

Rafael Nadal vs Denis Istomin:2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Already been christened as the favorite by experts and arch rival Roger Federer himself after winning in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome, king of clay Rafael Nadal looked in vintage form in his first round match against Italian Simone Bolelli as he cruised past him without any problems. He now faces Denis Istomin from Uzbekistan.  More

Li Na vs Stephanie Foretz Gacon: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Reigning Champion Li Na opened her Roland Garros campaign in dominant fashion thrashing Sorana Cirstea in just 58 minutes. She now faces Stephanie Foretz Gacon from the host nation in the second round.  More

Andy Murray vs Jarkko Nieminen: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Andy Murray the great hope of Britain has come into another Grand Slam loaded with expectation. The Scot has shown great potential and promise in the past but has never been able to take it to the next level and convert it into a Grand Slam win.  More

David Ferrer vs. Benoit Paire: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Sixth seeded David Ferrer of Spain will take on local favourite Benoit Paire of France on Thursday to secure his berth in the last thirty two at 2012 French Open.  More

Maria Sharapova Vs. Ayumi Morita: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No.2 Maria Sharapova takes on Ayumi Morita in the second round of the French Open.  More

John Isner vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No. 11 John Isner of USA will take on home-favourite Paul-Henri Mathieu in a second-round encounter of the 2012 French Open. Isner is expected to win this duel in straight sets.   More

Caroline Wozniacki Vs. Jarmila Gajdosova: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki faces Australian Jarmila Gajdosova for a place in the third round of the French Open.  More

Jelena Jankovic Vs. Varvara Lepchenko: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Former World No.1 Jelena Jankovic squares off against American Varvara Lepchenko for a berth in the third round of the French Open.  More

Milos Raonic vs Jesse Levine: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Canadian tennis sensation Milos Raonic started off his 2012 Roland Garros campaign on against Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain and looked in tremendous form. He is now looking to build on that when he faces American Jesse Levine in the second round, here today.   More

Marcos Baghdatis Vs. Nicolas Almagro: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis takes on Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in the second round of the French Open.  More

Radwanska thrashes Venus to set up an intriguing third round clash with Kuznetsova

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: In the clash of the second round, World No.3 Agnieszka Radwanska overwhelmed former World No.1 Venus Williams.  More

LIVE Agnieszka Radwanska vs Venus Williams French Open 2012 R64

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: In exactly an hour, Radwanska brushes aside Venus in straight sets. In a really impressive show of counter punching, Venus hit all the unforced errors, all thanks to the pressure applied by the Pole. Radwanska moves into Round 3 after playing some really nice tennis.  More

French Open 2012: Ivanovic beats Peer in second round

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: 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic downed Shahar Peer of Israel in straight sets in her second round match at 2012 Roland Garros.  More

LIVE Shahar Peer vs Ana Ivanovic French Open 2012 R64

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: Fine performance from the former champion Ivanovic, who looked highly confident from the beginning of the match and never allowed Peer to settle down in the match. Ivanovic played some tremendous backhand-forehand drives on both sides of the court - Peer had no answer to her offence. Ivanovic took only 55 minutes to win this duel.   More

French Open 2012: Federer dispatches Ungur for place in third round

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: Former World No 1 Roger Federer scored a four setter victory over Romanian Adrian Ungur in the second round match at 2012 French Open.  More

Novak Djokovic moves into Round 3 of Roland Garros

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: World No.1 Novak Djokovic cruised into Round 3 of Roland Garros after defeating Blaz Kavcic in straight sets.   More

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs Cedrik-Marcel Stebe: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: After struggling in his first match, World No.5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga would be looking to gain some form as we move towards the business end of the French Open. The Frenchman is on a quest to win his first Grand Slam title at his home Grand Slam, Roland Garros.  More

LIVE Roger Federer vs Adrian Ungur French Open 2012 R64

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: Federer defied the strong challenge of the spirited Romanian Ungur, who tested the Swiss Maestro with his impressive one-handed backhand and precision-oriented shots. Federer looked in dire straits in the third-set, but then he regrouped nicely in the fourth-set - and served really well under demanding situation to come on top - in the end. Federer took 2 hours and 27 minutes to win this duel, as he fired 15 aces and hammered 50 winners.   More

Stosur, Azarenka reach third-round at Roland Garros

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: Top-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus earned an easy victory in her second-round encounter of the 2012 French Open on Wednesday and reached the third-round. She is joined by top-Australian Samantha Stosur in the third-round.   More

LIVE Irina Falconi vs Samantha Stosur French Open 2012 R64

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: Aussie No 1 Samantha Stosur scores an easy victory over American Irina Falconi to reach into the third round of French Open 2012. Stosur played heavy since the start of the match and never allowed Falconi to settle in the middle.  More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Blaz Kavcic French Open 2012 R64

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: Djokovic serves well, remains calm to hold and lead 5-4 in the third set. It seems like he has stepped up his game and is going for the kill. Kavcic comes out to serve to stay in the match.   More

LIVE Victoria Azarenka vs Dinah Pfizenmaier French Open 2012 R64

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: Stay tuned, as we bring all the action, here on TennisEarth.   More

Victoria Azarenka vs Dinah Pfizenmaier: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: After an uncharateristic wayward display in the first round, World No.1,VictoriaAzarenka is looking forward to setting things straight and reaffirm her favorite tag, especially after Serena Williams was knocked out in the first round yesterday. She now squares off against Dinah Pfizenmaier.  More

Novak Djokovic vs Blaz Kavcic: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: World No.1 Novak Djokovic is all set to face Blaz Kavcic,the conqueror of former World No.1 Leyton Hewitt in the first round.  More

Ana Ivanovic vs Shahar Peer: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Former Champion Ana Ivanovic will be in action today at Roland Garros when she takes on Shahar Peer here in the second round.  More

Bernard Tomic vs. Santiago Giraldo: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Top Australian Bernard Tomic will take on Colombian Santiago Giraldo in a second-round encounter of the 2012 French Open on Wednesday. The Australian is expected to win this duel in straight sets.   More

Roger Federer vs Adrian Ungur: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Roger Federer comes into the French Open this year looking to end his Grand Slam drought of two years and complete a second Career Slam. That prospect in itself is enough for the great man, let alone getting one over arch-rivals Nadal and Djokovic.  More

Agnieszka Radwanska vs Venus Williams: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: In what could potentially turn out to be a thriller, World No.3 Agnieszka Radwanska is poised to take on former World No.1 Venus Williams.  More

Juan Martin Del Potro vs Edouard Roger-Vasselin: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Argentine tennis sensation Juan Martin Del Potro is finally fit and has looked in good form of late, after recovering completely from his wrist problems. He takes on Edouard Roger-Vasselin from the host nation as he continues on his quest to win a second Grand Slam title.  More

Serena Williams knocked out of Roland Garros

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: Former champion Serena Williams was defeated in the first round of Roland Garros after she lost a three set marathon to Virginie Razzano.  More

LIVE Serena Williams vs Virginie Razzano French Open 2012 R128

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: What a massive upset of the 2012 French Open - this is for the very first time that Serena Williams lost in the first round of a Grand Slam. Finally, the home-favourite Razzano pulled it off against the mighty Serena. What a match - it has everything that you expect from the contest and finally the Frenchwoman delighted the home-fans with her resilience oriented performance. Terrific performance from Razzano!  More

Rafael Nadal cruises into Round 2 of Roland Garros

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: Defending champion Rafael Nadal made short work of Simone Bolelli to progress into the second round of Roland Garros.  More

LIVE Simone Bolelli vs Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 R128

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: A perfect start for Nadal here. The defending champion thoroughly dominated the proceedings and never allowed Bolelli to get any sort of momentum. The Italian tried to put pressure on Nadal's backhand, but it backfired and Nadal consistently extracted errors from the Italian.  More

Pironkova rallies past Wickmayer at Roland Garros

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: World No. 41 Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria earned a came from behind victory over World No. 35 Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium and secured her berth in the second-round of the 2012 French Open.   More

James Blake Vs. Mikhail Youzhny: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: James Blake takes on Mikhail Youzhny in the first round of the French Open.   More

LIVE Tsvetana Pironkova vs Yanina Wickmayer French Open 2012 R128

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: Tsvetana Pironkova fights off dangerous Yanina Wickmayer in three sets and reaches into the second round of 2012 French Open. Wickmayer displayed high quality tennis in the first set to wrap it in her favour. However in the second set she completely went off the boil and allowed Pironkova to post a third set. In the deciding set, Wickmayer made mistakes at crucial time and lost the match.  More

Maria Sharapova makes a perfect start at Roland Garros

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: Maria Sharapova beat Alexandra Cadantu in a very dominating performance in the first round of Roland Garros.  More

LIVE Alexandra Cadantu vs Maria Sharapova French Open 2012 R128

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: Sharapova made a commanding start to her 2012 Roland Garros campaign with a thumping victory over the qualifier Cadantu. Sharapova thoroughly ruled the proceedings in the match, as she did not allow the Romanian to win a single game and sailed home - easily.   More

French Open 2012: Schiavone beats Datekrumm in first round

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: 2010 champion Francesca Schiavone made quick work of Japanese veteran Kimiko Datekrumm in her first round match at 2012 Roland Garros.  More

Kvitova eases past Barty at Roland Garros Opening round

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: World No. 4 Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic earned an easy 6-1 6-2 victory over the Australian qualifier Ashleigh Barty and easily made it into the second-round of the 2012 French Open.  More

LIVE Ashleigh Barty vs Petra Kvitova French Open 2012 R128

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: Kvitova wins the match in just under an hour as she defeats the Wimbledon Junior champion in straight sets. A routine win for the 2011 Wimbledon champion as she just brushed aside Barty easily. She overpowered her opponent, who has a lot to learn.   More

LIVE Francesca Schiavone vs Kimiko Datekrumm French Open 2012 R128

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: Schiavone scores an easy victory against Japanese Kimiko Datekrumm in straight sets and advances into the second round of 2012 French Open. Datekrumm struggled all through the match to keep the ball in play as she committed 35 unforced errors to make the job easier for Schiavone.  More

Andy Murray vs Tatsuma Ito: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: The Great hope of Britain once again comes into another Grand Slam loaded with expectation. The Scot has shown great potential and promise in the past but has never been able to take it to the next level and convert it into a Grand Slam win.  More

Rafael Nadal vs Simone Bolelli: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: After being cristened as favorite at the event by most experts and most recently, arch-rival Roger Federer himself, Nadal now finds himself in his usual spot at his favorite Grand Slam.  More

Maria Sharapova Vs. Alexandra Cadantu: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: World No.2 Maria Sharapova takes on Alexandra Cadantu in the opening round of the French Open.  More

Caroline Wozniacki Vs. Eleni Daniiliduo: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki starts her French Open campaign against Eleni Daniiliduo of Greece.  More

Marcos Baghdatis Vs. Juan Ignacio Chela: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis takes on Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina in the opening round of the French Open.  More

Serena Williams vs. Virginie Razzano: 2012 French Open Match Preview

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: Ready to restart her French Open affair after more than a decade, former World No. 1 Serena Williams will start off her 2012 Roland Garros campaign on Tuesday against World No. 111 Virginie Razzano of France.   More

Djokovic defies the Italian challenge to reach second-round at Roland Garros

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: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic made a fine start to his 2012 Roland Garros campaign on Monday, as he beat World No. 97 Potito Starace of Italy with a 7-6 (3) 6-3 6-1 scoreline and secured his berth in the second-round of the 2012 French Open.   More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Potito Starace French Open 2012 R128

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: Djokovic finishes the match in style, beats Starace in straight sets to move into the next round. A great performance by the World No.1 who it 6 aces and 39 winners to seal the deal for the Italian. He also broke Starace 4 times, who hit 27 unforced errors to gift certain games at times. Djokovic took control of all given situations and wrapped the match with an ace.  More

Agnieszka Radwanska vs Bojana Jovanovski : 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: In-form World No.3 Agnieszka Radwanska comes into the French Open as one of the favorites. She has been tremendous this year and has won three titles already.  More

Na Li makes a fine start at Roland Garros

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: Reigning champion Na Li of China made a fine start to her title defence campaign on Monday at Roland Garros, as she subdued the Romanian Sorana Cirstea in straight sets with a 6-2 6-1 scoreline and surged into the second-round of the 2012 French Open.  More

Roger Federer wins opener at the French Open

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: Roger Federer started his French Open campaign in style by beating Tobias Kamke in straight sets to progress into round 2.  More

LIVE Na Li vs Sorana Cirstea French Open 2012 R128

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: Defending champion Li Na scores an easy victory against dangerous Romanian Sorana Cirstea and advances into the second round of 2012 French Open. The Chinese player didn't had to do much in the middle as Cirstea committed too many unforced errors to make the job easier for her.  More

Azarenka, Jankovic survive opening scare at Roland Garros

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: World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka made a terrible start to her opening match against World No. 103 Alberta Brianti of Italy at Roland Garros on Tuesday, but finally earned a hard-fought victory to secure her berth in the second-round of the 2012 French Open. Likewise, former World No. 1 Jelena Jankovic also earned victory from behind in her opening encounter.  More

LIVE Roger Federer vs Tobias Kamke French Open 2012 R128

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: Kamke holds as he shrugs off a couple of break points to extend the set and force Federer to serve for the match. Federer leads 5-2.  More

LIVE Victoria Azarenka vs Vladimira Uhlirova French Open 2012 R128

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: What a match! The World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka looked completely out of sorts and dis-oriented in the first set, as Brianti continued to reaffirm her presence, but then the momentum shifted - and Azarenka felt a little better and confident in the middle. Well, that confidence was enough for her to beat the unpredictable Brianti - in the end!   More

LIVE Patricia Mayrachleitner vs Jelena Jankovic French Open 2012 R128

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: Jankovic raises her arm in jubilation and sighs a sense of relief as she manages to beat Mayrachleitner in three sets. The Austrian troubled Jankovic with her hard hitting and forced numerous errors on Jankovic. The Serbian kept her composure till the end and waited patiently for Mayrachleitner to make the errors.   More

Novak Djokovic vs Potito Starace: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: World No.1 Novak Djokovic comes into Roland Garros looking forward to becoming only the eighth man in history to complete a career slam. Not only that if Novak does win here in French Open he will become only the third man in history to hold all four Grand Slams together.  More

Leyton Hewitt vs Blaz Kavcic: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Former World No.1 Leyton Hewitt is poised to take on Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia here today at the French Open in a first round clash.  More

Venus edges Ormaechea in three sets at Roland Garros

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: American Venus Williams needed three sets to beat Paula Ormaechea of Argentina in her first round match at 2012 Roland Garros.  More

LIVE Venus Williams vs Paula Ormaechea French Open 2012 R128

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: Tremendous win for the former World No. 1 Venus Williams, who is also battling with a disease. The American made a fine comeback after losing the first set and easily clinched the second-set. Final set saw some quick alterations in momentum, but then Venus brought all her experience on the forefront and won the match.   More

Ivanovic eases past Arruabarrena-Vecino at Roland Garros, Oudin wins too

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: Serbian Ana Ivanovic made a quick work of Spaniard Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino in the first round match of French Open 2012.  More

Juan Martin Del Potro struggles past Montanes at Roland Garros

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: Ninth-seeded Juan Martin Del Potro earned a hard-fought victory over Spaniard Albert Montanes on Monday and advanced into the second-round of the 2012 French Open.   More

LIVE Lara Arruabarrena-vecino vs Ana Ivanovic French Open 2012 R128

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: Ivanovic produces a dominant performance in the middle and scores an easy victory against Arruabarrena-vecino to reach the second round of French Open 2012. The Serbian looked in excellent touch from the start and never allowed her opponent to settle in the middle.  More

LIVE Juanmartin Delpotro vs Albert Montanes French Open 2012 R128

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: And, ninth-seeded Juan Martin Del Potro is through after three hours and ten minutes. The Argentine made a fine start to the match and easily won the first set, but then the struggle began in the second-set, as the lanky Argentine looked pretty feeble - physically. But, then he availed the medical time-out and also gulped a few pain-killers to subside the pain. After that, he easily won this contest.   More

Stosur thrashes Baltacha in Roland Garros opener, joins Kuznetsova

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: Aussie Samantha Stosur defeated Elena Baltacha of Britain in straight sets to reach the second round of French Open 2012.  More

LIVE Elena Baltacha vs Samantha Stosur French Open 2012 R128

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: A fine start to the Roland Garros campaign here for the Australian No. 1 Samantha Stosur, who played brilliantly throughout the match and earned a convincing victory in 61 minutes. Baltacha played some good shots in the first set and also broke back the Australian, but she looked completely out of sorts in the second - and lost the battle on a tame note.   More

Juan Martin Del Potro vs Albert Montanes: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Argentine tennis sensation Juan Martin Del Potro is finally fit and hs looked in good form of late, after revering completely from his wrist problems. Today in the first round at Roland Garros he takes on little known Albert Montanes of Spain.  More

Andy Roddick vs Nicolas Mahut: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Andy Roddick comes into this years edition of the French Open as one of the select few who have won a Grand Slam title other than the big three of tennis. He will take on Nicolas Mahut from the host nation here today.  More

Ana Ivanovic vs Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino: 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Former Champion Ana Ivanovic will be in action today at Roland Garros when she takes on Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino of Spain here in the first round.  More

Venus Williams vs Paula Ormaechea : 2012 Roland Garros Match Preview

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: Former World No.1 and Grand Slam winner, Venus Williams takes on Paula Ormaechea in the first round of Roland Garros here today.  More

Samantha Stosur vs. Elena Baltacha : 2012 French Open match preview

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: 2010 finalist Aussie Samantha Stosur faces Elena Baltacha in her opening round match at 2012 Roland Garros.  More

2012 French Open-Men's Draw

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: Both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have been chasing a slice of history in the 2012 French Open. But they will have to go through some tricky contenders before getting hold over that holy grail of tennis.   More

2012 French Open-Women's Draw

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: The intriguing and excruciating clay court season will reach its culmination point tomorrow with the start of the main draw action at Roland Garros. Obviously, this draw does look in favour of a few players, while others are pitted against fitting opponents. Let us scrutinize it to find out some vital details.  More

Nadal holds the pschological edge over Djokovic at Roland Garros

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: Rafael Nadal has admitted that beating Novak Djokovic at Rome isnt just a win on the field but also has a psychological connotation to it, as he prepares to win his seventh French Open crown.   More

Serena: I am feeling better on clay than I did at the US Open

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: Serena Williams has enjoyed a remarkable transformation on her least favorite surface. The American looked has unconquerable ever since recovering from injury.  More

2012 Roland Garros: Women's Preview

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: The stage is set for WTA contenders to prove their might and claim their share of glory in a fortnight of tennis extravaganza. While Serena Williams would be looking forward to re-start her Major affair after quite a while, Sharapova and Azarenka have a lot to prove to reaffirms their massive presence amidst stiff competition.  More

Djokovic: I am going to prepare for Roland Garros with more focus

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: Novak Djokovic is on the verge of doing the Novak Slam and all that stands between him and immortality is a certain king, the king of clay.  More

Juan Martin Del Potro: I have another chance to beat anybody

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: Unorthodox Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro comes into the Roland Garros in a peculiar position, as he is the only man Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to have won a Grand Slam title in the last seven years.  More

Borg backs Djokovic ahead of 2012 French Open

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: Past tennis great Bjorn Borg believes that Djokovic is playing incredible tennis at the moment and he has a great chance to deny Nadal a place in the history.   More

Gael Monfils withdraws from 2012 French Open

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: In a big setback to home-hopes, Frenchman Gael Monfils withdrew from 2012 French Open.   More

Rafael Nadal earns his spot in Madame Tussauds

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: The Rafael Nadal wax figure was unveiled in London on Wednesday by Madame Tussauds.   More

Kei Nishikori backs out of the French Open

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: Japanese Kei Nishikori withdrew from the French Open with a stomach injury, joining some other Top ranked players.  More

Rafael Nadal upbeat about Roland Garros

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: After a successful Rome Masters, Rafael Nadal locks his targets for the French Open  More

Jelena Jankovic-Hard Times

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: Former World No. 1 Jelena Jankovic of Serbia has been struggling with a bad form for quite some-time now. Though, it can be considered as a usual phenomenon, this Serbian has not been improving a bit of late and the situation surely appears grim.  More

Mardy Fish and Andrea Petkovic withdraw from French Open

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: American Mardy Fish and German Andrea Petkovic have pulled out of the 2012 French Open.   More

Robin Soderling to skip French Open

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: Two-time Roland Garros finalist, Robin Soderling of Sweden withdrew from 2012 French Open.   More

Petkovic to miss French Open and Wimbledon

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: German Andrea Petkovic will miss upcoming French Open and Wimbledon because of an ankle injury.  More

Injured Kim Clijsters to skip French Open 2012

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: Kim Clijsters of Belgium will skip the French Open this year due to a hip injury  More

Roland Garros increases prize money

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: The French Open has decided to increase the prize money, specially in the earlier rounds after a recent controversy regarding this issue cropped up.  More