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May 26, 2008
        
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Right at home on clay PARIS -- A day after the American men broke their French Open hex, Wayne Odesnik buried it by beating 31st-ranked Guillermo Canas in the first round Monday for the most significant win of his career. The stat sheet said Odesnik won in straight sets, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3), 7-6... [read full story]                    

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5 American men find success in Paris after last year's 0-fer

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NOTEBOOK: Odesnik the odd American out on clay

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5 American men find success in Paris after last year's 0-fer

newsday.com
May 28, 2008
        

PARIS - There was plenty of joking among the U.S. men playing in the French Open that they couldn't help but improve upon the country's 0-9 showing from 2007 because two Americans were facing each other in the first round. Five of 10 American men in this year's field won their opening matches --...

                   

5 US men reach 2nd round in Paris, 1 already in 3rd

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May 28, 2008
        

There was plenty of joking among the U.S. men playing in the French Open that they couldn't help but improve upon the country's 0-9 showing from 2007 because two Americans were facing each other in the first round. ... Five of 10 American men in this year's field won...

                   
usatoday.com: After losing in the first round at Roland Garros last year, James Blake won his first match this year and hopes for an extended stay in Paris. usatoday.com

American men making up for lost time on red clay in Paris

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May 28, 2008
        

One of the more unexpected sights when the skies finally cleared at the French Open Wednesday was the presence numerous American ... ... By Douglas Robson, special for USA TODAY One of the more unexpected sights when the skies finally cleared at the French Open Wednesday...

                   

NOTEBOOK: Odesnik the odd American out on clay

earthtimes.org
May 27, 2008
        

Paris - Clay tips from former Spanish grinder Felix Mantilla have paid off for South African-born American Wayne Odesnik, with the youngster reaching the second round of the French Open. Mantilla, one among Spain's former clay-court Armada, won ten t...