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Nadal, Serena Triumph at Italian Open

Next week: French Open

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal controlled the Italian Open final from start to finish, beating Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 today in the 30th meeting between the two stars. Nadal improved to 20-10 in his career against Federer, and won the Italian Open for the seventh time. He also showed once again that he'...

Nadal Dumps Djokovic, Wins 7th French Open

Final was suspended last night due to rain

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal won his record seventh French Open title, returning to Roland Garros today to defeat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in a match that was halted the night before because of rain. When play resumed, second-seeded Nadal promptly broke top-seeded Djokovic's serve to pull even at 2-2....

Sharapova Wins French Open, Joins Exclusive Club

Russian is the 10th woman to win all four Grand Slams

(Newser) - Maria Sharapova won the French Open today, defeating Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2 to complete a career Grand Slam. Second-seeded Sharapova, who was guaranteed of moving to No. 1 in the world regardless of the result, jumped to a quick 4-0 lead against the 21st-seeded Errani, who was in her first...

It&#39;s a First: Serena Loses in Round One
 It's a First: 
 Serena Loses 
 in Round One 
french open
May 29, 2012 2:24 PM CDT

It's a First: Serena Loses in Round One

French Open loss is earliest ever in a Grand Slam tournament

(Newser) - Serena Williams lost today in the first round of a major tournament for the first time, falling to Virginie Razzano of France 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the French Open. The fifth-seeded Williams was two points from victory several times in the second set, including leading 5-1 in the tiebreaker....

Rafael Nadal Downs Roger Federer in French Open Final
 Nadal Downs 
 Federer, Nabs 
 6th Open 
FRENCH OPEN FINAL
Jun 5, 2011 12:18 PM CDT

Nadal Downs Federer, Nabs 6th Open

Takes fourth French Open against Swiss player

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal won his record-equaling sixth French Open title today, beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1 in the final. It was the fourth final at Roland Garros between the two players, and the fourth won by Nadal.

Li Na Wins China's First Grand Slam Title

She defeats Francesca Schiavone to win French Open

(Newser) - A little history at Roland Garros today: Li Na defeated defending champ Francesca Schiavone of Italy to win the French Open and claim China's first Grand Slam title, reports Bloomberg . The 29-year-old is part of a burgeoning crop of female tennis players from China nicknamed the "Golden Flowers"...

Players Grumble About 'Fast' New French Open Balls

Babolats too hard, say athletes

(Newser) - Tennis players are notoriously finicky about equipment changes, and the new balls being used at this year's French Open have not gone unnoticed. The balls, made by Babolat to replace the old Dunlops, are "very, very fast" and "really difficult to control," said No. 2 seed...

Nadal Captures 5th French Open

Roundly defeats Robin Soderling at Roland Garros

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal has reclaimed his crown as the King of Clay. Chasing down shots all over the court, the relentless Spaniard won his fifth French Open title today and avenged his lone Roland Garros defeat, beating Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. Nadal improved to 38-1 at Roland Garros, with the...

Soderling Bounces Defending Champ Federer

Swede snaps 6-year streak of Grand Slam semis at 23

(Newser) - There will be a Grand Slam semifinal without Roger Federer for the first time in 6 years. French Open upset specialist Robin Soderling struck again today, rallying past defending champion Federer in a rainy quarterfinal, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4. That ended Federer's record streak of reaching the semifinals in 23...

Venus Out in 4th-Round Upset
 Venus Out in 4th-Round Upset 
FRENCH OPEN
May 30, 2010 9:38 AM CDT

Venus Out in 4th-Round Upset

Nadia Petrova ousts lacy No. 2 seed on brisk day

(Newser) - Venus Williams' celebrated corset went under wraps today, reports the AP, and now it's out of the French Open. Playing with a long-sleeve top over her black lace outfit on a chilly afternoon, Williams lost in the fourth round to Nadia Petrova, 6-4, 6-3. Williams came into the tournament seeded...

After Fashion Flap, Venus Covers Up
 After Fashion Flap, 
 Venus Covers Up 
french open
May 25, 2010 2:47 PM CDT

After Fashion Flap, Venus Covers Up

She and Serena win their doubles match, too

(Newser) - Venus and Serena Williams won their first-round doubles match at Roland Garros today, and all eyes were on Venus, who was wearing—an unadorned black T-back tennis dress. After 2 days of scrutiny thanks to the modified can-can get-up she wore for her first-round singles match, Williams went low-key as...

Venus Williams Turns Heads in Win
 Venus Williams 
 Turns Heads 
 in Win 
French Open
May 24, 2010 6:05 AM CDT

Venus Williams Turns Heads in Win

Patty Schnyder loses, but nobody's looking at her

(Newser) - Venus Williams won her French Open first-round match yesterday, but the spotlight was on what she was wearing—and not wearing. The No. 2 seed sported a lacy black concoction with underpinnings similar to the ones that caused a stir at the Australian Open by creating the illusion that she...

Is Federer Now the Greatest Player Ever?

With 14 Slams, Swiss tennis star enters the pantheon

(Newser) - Roger Federer has tied Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slams after his decisive victory yesterday at the French Open—a title that Sampras himself never won. And as soon as the Swiss player lifted the cup on the red clay of Roland Garros, the arguments began: Is Federer now...

Kuznetsova Wins French Open
 Kuznetsova Wins French Open 
Jun 6, 2009 9:49 AM CDT

Kuznetsova Wins French Open

(Newser) - Svetlana Kuznetsova conquered her nerves and beat a shaky Dinara Safina to win the French Open. Showing uncharacteristic calm, Kuznetsova earned her second Grand Slam title today by defeating Safina, 6-4, 6-2 in an all-Russian matchup. Jitters have often betrayed Kuznetsova down the stretch in big matches, but she swept...

Federer Earns Final, Will Face No. 23 Seed

(Newser) - Striving to complete a career Grand Slam, sentimental favorite Roger Federer came from behind twice in the semifinals to beat big-serving Juan Martin del Potro 3-6, 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a French Open semifinal today in Paris. Playing in his fourth consecutive Roland Garros final, Federer will try...

Kuznetsova Beats Serena in French Quarters

Russian is seeking 2nd major title

(Newser) - Svetlana Kuznetsova squandered a big lead today but still ended Serena Williams' 18-match Grand Slam winning streak by beating her 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 in the French Open quarterfinals. Williams, seeded second, was seeking her third successive major title and the 11th of her career. The seesaw struggle was this...

Nadal Falls in 4th Round
 Nadal Falls in 4th Round 
French Open
May 31, 2009 11:20 AM CDT

Nadal Falls in 4th Round

23rd seed Soderling breaks Rafa's 31-match French Open win streak

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal's unbeaten run at the French Open is over. The four-time defending champion has lost to Robin Soderling of Sweden in the fourth round, ending his record 31-match winning streak at Roland Garros. Soderling, seeded 23rd at this year's tournament, ran Nadal ragged on center court with his hard...

Venus Out at French Open
 Venus Out at French Open 
May 29, 2009 9:32 AM CDT

Venus Out at French Open

Third-seeded Williams playing for third straight day

(Newser) - Venus Williams was eliminated from the French Open today, losing in the third round of the clay-court major for the third straight year. The third-seeded Williams, who reached the 2002 final at Roland Garros, lost to No. 29 Agnes Szavay of Hungary 6-0, 6-4. Williams was playing for the third...

Tennis Elite No Longer Sees Red Over Clay

(Newser) - Clay has long been the red-headed stepchild of the tennis world, with top pros like John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, and Pete Sampras almost taking pride in never winning a French Open. The term “clay-court specialist” was a veiled insult. Now, though, world No. 1 Rafael Nadal is a clay-court...

Nadal's Ready For Federer
 Nadal's Ready For Federer 
OPINION
Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT

Nadal's Ready For Federer

World No. 2 isn't done improving his grass game

(Newser) - Those who dismiss Rafael Nadal's grass game forget that the 22-year-old has improved every year he's been on the scene, and his growth as a competitor is far from finished, writes Greg Garber for ESPN. "Give him time," says Nadal's uncle and coach. In Sunday's Wimbledon final against...

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