Paes recovers after taking ball to face, wins French Open men’s doubles title with Dlouhy

PARIS — Leander Paes was in the right place, though it sure looked like it was at the wrong time.

Steady, calm if not spectacular, Kuznetsova beats Safina to win all-Russian French Open final

PARIS — Svetlana Kuznetsova never struck Dinara Safina as a Grand Slam champion in the making when they were kids in Russia. Kuznetsova showed up for matches toting a 2-liter bottle of soda and wearing rock band T-shirts.

Kuznetsova wins second Slam as Safina loses again (Roundup)

PARIS - Svetlana Kuznetsova said the wait was worth it as she claimed her second Grand Slam title in five years with a 6-4, 6-2 win over fellow-Russian Dinara Safina in the French Open women’s singles Saturday.

Paes, Dlouhy win French Open doubles

PARIS - India’s Leander Paes and Czech Lukas Dlouhy rallied from a set down to overpower South African Wesley Moodie and Belgian Dick Norman to clinch the French Open doubles title at Roland Garros here Saturday for their first Grand Slam together.

By winning 1st French Open, Federer can tie Sampras’ 14 majors, complete career Grand Slam

PARIS — All of Roger Federer’s bad memories from past French Open finals could be wiped away Sunday.

Dlouhy, Paes beat Moodie, Norman to win French Open men’s doubles title

PARIS — Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes of India have won the French Open men’s doubles championship, beating Dick Norman of Belgium and Wesley Moodie of South Africa 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Safina stranded again as Kuznetsova wins French Open (Lead)

PARIS - Svetlana Kuznetsova Saturday defeated Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 to win the French Open tennis, leaving the world number one still without a Grand Slam title.

Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 in all-Russian final to win French Open

PARIS — Svetlana Kuznetsova conquered her nerves and beat a shaky Dinara Safina to win the French Open.

Svetlana Kuznetsova wins French Open for 2nd major, beating top-ranked Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2

PARIS — Svetlana Kuznetsova has won her second Grand Slam title, beating top-ranked Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 in an all-Russian final at the French Open.

Kuznetsova wears French Open women’s singles crown

PARIS - Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated World number one Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 in an all-Russian French Open women’s singles final Saturday to claim her second career Grand Slam title.

Federer in cusp of history

PARIS - Roger Federer is keeping his eye on the prize, refusing to allow even a smallest hint of overconfidence to slip into his preparation for what could be a history-making final Sunday at the French Open.

Almost there: Federer survives semis to move 1 win from 1st French Open, 14th Grand Slam title

PARIS — Fresh off a ragged, rugged, five-set French Open semifinal victory Friday, Roger Federer was leaving for the night when a dozen or so fans drew his attention.

Fighting Federer on the cusp of his Paris dream

PARIS - Roger Federer played a demoralising drop shot at the perfect moment to turn the tables and start his charge into a fourth consecutive French Open final Friday at the expense of Argentine Juan Del Potro 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Medina Garrigues, Ruano Pascual win 2nd consecutive French Open women’s doubles title

PARIS — Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual of Spain have won their second consecutive French Open women’s doubles title by beating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Elena Vesnina of Russia 6-1, 6-1 on Friday.

Roger Federer rallies past Juan Martin del Potro in 5 sets to reach French Open final

PARIS — Sentimental favorite Roger Federer did not quite follow the script Friday at the French Open. He decided to go for high drama.

Federer rallies to reach 4th straight French Open final by beating del Potro in 5 sets

PARIS — Roger Federer will get another chance to complete his career Grand Slam at this year’s French Open.

Soderling gains 1st Grand Slam final by beating Gonzalez at French Open

PARIS — Robin Soderling’s upset of Rafael Nadal cleared a path to the French Open final.

Safina, Kuznetsova eager to crash French Open title barrier

PARIS - Svetlana Kuznetsova has a chance to add a French Open title to her resume after missing out on the honour three years ago when she faces top seed Dinara Safina in the final Saturday.

Nadal foundation to set up tennis school in India (French Open Diary)

PARIS - Rafael Nadal is following in the footsteps of friend and rival Roger Federer, as his new charitable foundation announced plans to establish a tennis school in India, which is due to come online in a year.

Gasquet says he may have picked up cocaine traces at Miami party

PARIS - Richard Gasquet, facing a two-year ban after testing positive at the Miami Masters, said Friday he might have come into contact with cocaine at a party before the event which he did not play due to injury.

Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova renew rivalry Saturday in French Open final

PARIS — The all-Russian women’s final at the French Open renews a rivalry dating back a decade, and Svetlana Kuznetsova hopes to fare better than the first time she faced Dinara Safina.

No. 1 wants No. 1: Eyeing 1st Grand Slam title, Safina to face Kuznetsova in French Open final

PARIS — Dinara Safina cursed at herself in English, muttered to herself in Russian and generally carried on in much the same manner of older brother Marat Safin.

Paes and Dlouhy in the French Open doubles final

PARIS - India’s Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy knocked out top seeded Canadian-Serbian pair of Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic in straight sets to enter men’s doubles final at the French Open here Thursday.

The Russians are indeed coming: Safina, Kuznetsova to meet in French Open final

PARIS — Dinara Safina shanked shots, squandered chances, screamed profanities at herself and still won, setting up an all-Russian final at French Open.

Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3 in French Open semifinals

PARIS — Svetlana Kuznetsova has won her French Open semifinal, setting up an all-Russian title match against Dinara Safina.

Top-ranked Dinara Safina beats Dominika Cibulkova 6-3, 6-3 to reach French Open final

PARIS — Dinara Safina shanked shots, endured a flurry of double-faults, screamed profanities at herself and still advanced to the French Open final.

Top-ranked Dinara Safina beats Dominika Cibulkova to reach French Open final

PARIS — Top-ranked Dinara Safina has advanced to the French Open final for the second year in a row.

Murray all set for grass (French Open diary)

LONDON - Buoyed by his best-ever performance on clay at the French Open tennis, Andy Murray is now all set to step onto the practice courts at Queen’s club to begin his campaign for the Wimbledon.

Roger Federer reaches 20th straight Grand Slam semifinal, 2 wins shy of 1st French Open title

PARIS — Roger Federer is accustomed to Grand Slam butterflies. He finds it difficult to eat or sleep. He feels fatigued and jittery and even a bit dizzy.

US plays at France, Italy visits Ukraine in 1st round of 2010 Fed Cup

PARIS — The United States will play at France in the first round of next year’s Fed Cup, and Italy will visit Ukraine.

Stosur first Australian to reach Paris semis in 12 years

PARIS - Samantha Stosur became the first Australian player to reach the semi-finals of the French Open since Patrick Rafter 12 years ago as she defeated Romanian teenager Sorana Cristea 6-1, 6-3 Wednesday.

Federer easily beats Monfils at French Open to reach semifinals for 5th straight year

PARIS — Getting into a groove at the French Open, Roger Federer is two victories from completing a career Grand Slam and tying Pete Sampras’ record for major titles.

Serena Williams upset in French Open quarterfinal; Federer advances to 5th straight semifinal

PARIS — One shot by Serena Williams sent Svetlana Kuznetsova to the court in a messy spill that left her covered with clay.

Roger Federer easily beats Gael Monfils at French Open to reach semis for 5th straight year

PARIS — Roger Federer moved within two victories of completing a career Grand Slam at the French Open by beating 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4 Wednesday.

Serena Williams upset by Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 in French Open quarterfinal

PARIS — One shot by Serena Williams sent Svetlana Kuznetsova to the court in a messy spill that left her covered with clay.