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French Open: Masterful Rafael Nadal sweeps past Thomaz Bellucci

guardian.co.uk     May 28, 2008   10 related          

A pumped up Nadal during his 22nd successive French Open victory. Photograph: Horacio Villalobos/EPA Rafael Nadal opened the defence of his French Open title with a commanding straight-sets win over Thomaz Bellucci. Nadal, who is bidding for a fourth successive crown at Roland Garros, was given a...                    

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Advantage Roger Federer as Novak Djokovic struggles in Paris

sportingo.com     May 27, 2008   7 related          

The French Open is the toughest Grand Slam to win physically. While the first round was put on hold due to rain, Roger Federer managed a sunny spell of action... "It gives me a few days now again to practise. Hopefully, I can play a bit better the next match" - Roger Federer While world No.3...                    

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Federer in French Open cruise as rain holds up Nadal

afp.com     May 26, 2008   196 related          

PARIS (AFP) - Roger Federer cruised into the French Open second round Monday while rival and triple champion Rafael Nadal was left kicking his heels in the locker room as torrential rain swamped Roland Garros. ... The world number one then had the unexpected bonus of...                    

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Garber: The big three setting their sights on French title

espn.go.com     May 26, 2008   13 related          

the prohibitive favorites on the men's side. While Novak Djokovic struggled in his 2-hour, 29-minute first-round match the day before, dropping a set to Denis Gremelmayr, Roger Federer produced a noninvasive victory over 20-year-old American Sam Querrey . Meanwhile, Federer will have a quiet day...                    

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Federer v Querrey as it happened

bbc.co.uk     May 26, 2008   1 related          

French Open: Sunday 25 May to Sunday 8 June Coverage: BBCi, Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website. First-round result: R FEDERER Swi v S QUERREY USA To get involved use 606 or text us your views & comments on 81111. (Not all contributions can be used) Third Set: Federer 6-3 Querrey Federer...                    

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FEDERER OFF TO A FLIER

sportinglife.com     May 26, 2008   1 related          

Roger Federer looked in good nick as he got his bid for a maiden French Open crown off to a flying start. The world number one, who needs this title to complete a career Grand Slam, always looked in control as he cruised to a 6-4 6-4 6-3 victory over Sam Querrey. Federer was quick to show the...                    

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French Open tennis: Gallic expectations too high for homegrown talent

scotsman.com     May 25, 2008          

MARK Atkinson examines the players charged with providing a home success... YOU have to go back to the summer of 1983 to find the last home-grown winner of the men's crown at Roland Garros. Yannick Noah's straight-sets victory over Mats Wilander was heralded as the start of French players making...                    

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Tennis-French Open men's draw

reuters.com     May 23, 2008   2 related          

May 23 (Reuters) - Men's singles draw for the May 25-June 8 French Open, made on Friday (prefix number denotes seeding): 1-Roger Federer (Switzerland) v Sam Querrey (U.S.) Albert Montanes (Spain) v Kristof Vliegen (Belgium) Qualifier v Qualifier Mario Ancic (Croatia) v 31-Andreas Seppi (Italy)...                    

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French Open Draw

iht.com     May 23, 2008   1 related          

Draw list for the French Open, played May 25-June 8 on clay at Roland Garros. Men Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, vs. Sam Querrey, United States Albert Montanes, Spain, vs. Kristof Vliegen, Belgium Qualifier vs. Qualifier Mario Ancic, Croatia, vs. Andreas Seppi (31), Italy Ivo Karlovic (20),...                    

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French Open 2008: Men's draw

guardian.co.uk     May 23, 2008   2 related          

The men's draw for the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros, starting Sunday May 25th. First quarter Roger Federer (Swi) (1) v Samuel Querrey (USA) Albert Montanes (Spa) v Kristof Vliegen (Bel) QUALIFIER v QUALIFIER Mario Ancic (Cro) v Andreas Seppi (Ita) (31) Ivo Karlovic (Cro) (20) v...                    

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