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# Roland Garros

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# french open
Sharapova sees off Bouchard in three sets to book final berth against Halep
The Russian will face the 22-year-old Romanian on Saturday.
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Jun 5th 2014, 7:35 PM
# storm in a teacup
Maria Sharapova confused as Andy Murray's mother compares her to a teabag
The Russia advanced to the semi-final of the French Open after victory over Garbine Muguruza of Spain.
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Jun 3rd 2014, 5:51 PM
# Roland Garros
'I was all over the place': Federer dumped out of French Open as Djokovic cruises past Tsonga
Ernests Gulbis inflicted the Swiss star’s worst French Open defeat in a decade.
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Jun 1st 2014, 7:03 PM
# gael force
Here's the incredible horizontal diving shot Gael Monfils delivered at Roland Garros
Okay, so it flew out, but who’s counting?
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May 29th 2014, 10:37 PM
# That Awkward Moment...
'Congratulations? I lost' - A withering exchange between Nicolas Mahut and a tennis journalist
Next question, please.
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May 26th 2014, 6:21 PM
# Roland Garros
Same-sex marriage protest marrs Nadal's 8th French Open win
A masked man invaded the court with a flare in the second of Rafa Nadal’s three-set win over David Ferrer.
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Jun 9th 2013, 5:45 PM
# Roland Garros
Serena Williams claims her 2nd French Open 11 years on
The American clinched a 16th Grand Slam with a win over Maria Sharapova during an intense final at Roland Garros.
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Jun 8th 2013, 4:34 PM
# backhand compliment
Super slow-mo replay makes you feel the force in Sharapova shot
No wonder she screams.
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Jun 6th 2013, 6:13 PM
# Anger Management
Russian tennis player completely loses it at Roland Garros
Mikhail Youhzny decided to smash his racket to pieces during his fourth round defeat.
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Jun 3rd 2013, 2:51 PM
# you've been serbed
Looks like Novak Djokovic enjoyed beating Rafa Nadal in Monte Carlo
“I beat the best player ever in the history of this tournament,” said the chuffed Serb.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 11:27 AM
# Record Breaker
Nadal claims magnificent seventh French Open win
After the rain halted his progress yesterday, the Spaniard ended Djokovic’s hope with a 7-5 fourth set victory.
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Jun 11th 2012, 1:43 PM
# Forget Paris
Rain halts French Open final again
The last time the French Open final was not completed on a Sunday was 1973 when Ilie Nastase defeated Niki Pilic.
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Jun 10th 2012, 5:47 PM
# too good
Djokovic crushes Federer to reach French Open final
The Serb will now face Spain’s Rafael Nadal on Sunday.
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Jun 8th 2012, 6:39 PM
# Advice
John McEnroe: Andy Murray needs to stop being so angry and negative
No, the irony isn’t lost on us either.
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Jun 8th 2012, 1:07 PM
# silver service
Sharapova celebrates top spot with room service
“Yeah, that’s as good as it gets before a final,” said the Russian despite her reclaiming of top spot.
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Jun 8th 2012, 12:57 PM
# french open
Djokovic sees off Tsonga in epic battle to set up meeting with Federer
The top seed will take on his Swiss rival in the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
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Jun 5th 2012, 7:24 PM
# french open
Tsonga defeats Wawrinka to set up Djokovic clash
We’re getting to the business end of things at Roland Garros now.
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Jun 4th 2012, 1:49 PM
# Roland Garros
Andy Murray reaches last 16 of the French Open
It was a straight sets victory for the Scot over Santiago Giraldo of Colombia.
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Jun 2nd 2012, 5:03 PM
# Roland Garros
French Open wrap: Sharapova, Djokovic ease through
Some other big names didn’t have it so easy. Roger Federer was made to work for his win while womens third seed Agnieszka Radwanska has crashed out.
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Jun 1st 2012, 9:14 PM
# Roland Garros
Murray survives injury scare at French Open
The Briton battled through his back pain to beat Jarkko Nieminen in four sets this morning.
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May 31st 2012, 12:51 PM
# Review
French Open round-up: Azarenka, Stosur move on in Paris, Venus ousted
Today’s action included another shock, as a high-profile player exited the tournament once again.
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May 30th 2012, 7:09 PM
# Meltdown
One and done: Serena crashes out in French Open first round
World number 111 Virginie Razzano of France stunned the 13-time Grand Slam winner on a dramatic evening in Roland Garros.
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May 29th 2012, 8:19 PM
# french open
Roland Garros round-up: Murray, Nadal off to winning starts
In the women’s draw, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova and Francesca Schiavone all booked places in the second round of the French Open.
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May 29th 2012, 6:55 PM
# king of clay
Roland Garros: Nadal ready to chase magnificent seventh
“I have much more than I have ever dreamed” says the Spaniard, but he still wants more.
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May 29th 2012, 11:06 AM
# Net gains
Top tennis players set to battle for the largest prize in history of grand slams
The Australian Open is offering the biggest purse ever. Not bad work if you can get it.
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Jan 13th 2012, 12:08 PM
# Strokes of genius
Buzz Bissinger: Why Rafa Nadal is the greatest athlete in the world
He has one muscle so many other athletes lack: heart.
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Jun 7th 2011, 9:25 AM
# History Maker
Nadal beats Federer to land record-equalling sixth French Open
Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer 7-5 7-6 (7-3) 5-7 6-1 to win the French Open and equal Bjorn Borg’s record of six Roland Garros titles.
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Jun 5th 2011, 6:16 PM
# Winning
Li Na wins French Open to become China's first Grand Slam champion
After a convincing two set win, Na will jump to number four in the world rankings, making her the joint highest ranked woman from Asia in the history of the game.
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Jun 4th 2011, 5:16 PM
# Paris je t'aime
Fed Express rolls on as Djokovic's streak grinds to a halt
Roger Federer has beaten Novak Djokovic 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 to book a French Open final date against Rafael Nadal.
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Jun 3rd 2011, 9:04 PM
# One Step Closer
Nadal storms past Murray to book place in French Open final
Spaniard won 6-4 7-5 6-4 in today’s first semi-final at Roland Garros.
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Jun 3rd 2011, 5:08 PM
# Net gains
Boom! Murray sets up Nadal semi-final clash
It’s going to be quite the finish to the men’s tournament as the game’s top four square off at Roland Garros.
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Jun 1st 2011, 6:11 PM
# Come On!
French Open: Murray mounts late comeback against Troicki
Scots books his place in the quarter-finals with victory in five sets.
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May 31st 2011, 3:25 PM
# french open
Forget Paris: Djokovic takes a day off as walkover seals Roland Garros semi-final spot
Fabio Fognini injured a muscle in his left leg while beating Albert Montanes yesterday, meaning the game’s in-form man is into the last four without breaking sweat.
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May 30th 2011, 12:55 PM
# Winning Streak
Djokovic makes it 42 straight wins with victory over Del Potro
Serb moves into the French Open last sixteen with 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory.
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May 28th 2011, 4:09 PM
# Sharp exit
Top-ranked Wozniacki eliminated from French Open
Daniela Hantuchova saw off Caroline Wozniacki in the third-round at Roland Garros earlier.
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May 27th 2011, 3:41 PM
# Shock
Erratic Clijsters crashes out of French Open
Arantxa Rus, ranked 114 in the world, stuns the Belgian 3-6 7-5 6-1 at Roland Garros.
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May 26th 2011, 12:40 PM
# Early Doors
The Morning Score: Thursday
Scotland complete comeback against Welsh, big guns fire in Paris and the action hots up at the Rás.
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May 26th 2011, 9:33 AM
# Roland Garros
Roger Federer moves into third round at French Open
Former champions made short work of French wild card Maxime Teixeira.
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May 25th 2011, 4:44 PM
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