Serena Williams upset by Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 in French Open quarterfinalPARIS — One shot by Serena Williams sent Svetlana Kuznetsova to the court in a messy spill that left her covered with clay. Serena Williams beaten by Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 in French Open quarterfinalPARIS — One shot by Serena Williams sent Svetlana Kuznetsova to the court in a messy spill that left her covered with clay. The Russian was down but not out. Showing newfound resilience, she squandered a big lead in the second set Wednesday but ended Williams’ 18-match Grand Slam winning streak in the French Open quarterfinals, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5. Arnold Palmer returns to Cherry Hills for tournament that bears his nameCHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. — Arnold Palmer issued a challenge to those competing in the Palmer Cup, the college equivalent of the Ryder Cup. The Nicklaus Way at Memorial: Tournament golf that can be entertainingDUBLIN, Ohio — The morning calm at Muirfield Village was shattered by a sound that was sure to be sweet music to players. Heads spinning? In wake of Nadal’s loss, Roger Federer leads scramble for French Open titlePARIS — Roger Federer said he won’t feel much impact from Rafael Nadal’s loss at the French Open until Sunday — if then. Mickelson plans to play Memphis as tuneup for US OpenDUBLIN, Ohio — Phil Mickelson plans a brief return to the PGA Tour in time to play in the U.S. Open. With Nadal no longer in his way, Federer struggles before winning 5-setter at French OpenPARIS — Roger Federer knows full well, of course, that Rafael Nadal is no longer around this year to befuddle him, to beat him, to stand between him and a French Open title. Sixth-seeded Andy Roddick loses to Gael Monfils in 4th round of French OpenPARIS — Andy Roddick’s best showing at the French Open ended with a lopsided loss in fading light. No drama this time: Serena Williams cruises into French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason. No drama this time: Serena Williams wins easily to reach French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason. Roger Federer overcomes 2-set deficit to beat Tommy Haas in 4th round at French OpenPARIS — When Roger Federer finally emerged from that red-clay hole he dug Monday, he celebrated with a leap that sent him into the French Open quarterfinals and joined the roaring crowd with a scream of his own. Roger Federer overcomes 2-set deficit to beat Tommy Haas in 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Roger Federer has rallied from a two-set deficit to keep his French Open bid alive. Serena Williams beats Aleksandra Wozniak 6-1, 6-2 to reach quarterfinals at French OpenPARIS — Serena Williams dispensed with any drama and won easily Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open. Defending champ Rafael Nadal knocked out of French Open in 4th round by Robin SoderlingPARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over. Defending champ Rafael Nadal knocked out of French Open in 4th round by Robin SoderlingPARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over. Defending champion Rafael Nadal loses in 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over. Making his way on clay, Roddick reaches French Open’s 4th round for 1st time; Djokovic upsetPARIS — Rust-colored flecks of clay dotted Andy Roddick’s white attire, from the brim of his baseball cap, down the back of his shirt, to his ankle braces. High drama at Roland Garros: Serena Williams accuses opponent of cheating but rallies to winPARIS — Serena Williams was sure the ball went off her opponent’s arm, a no-no in tennis. The opponent, Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, insisted the ball went off her racket. Andy Roddick, Serena Williams win at French Open; Novak Djokovic upset in 3rd roundPARIS — Novak Djokovic became the first big-name player to be eliminated from the men’s tournament at the French Open, while Andy Roddick and Serena Williams managed to stick around. Cevaer birdies last hole to share 3rd-round lead with Singh at European OpenASH, England — Christian Cevaer of France made a 12-foot birdie putt on his last hole Saturday to share the Europen Open lead with Jeev Milkha Singh of India. 4th-seeded Novak Djokovic loses to Kohlschreiber in 3rd round of French OpenPARIS — Novak Djokovic became the first big-name player to be eliminated from the men’s tournament at the French Open, losing to No. 29 Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. Roddick advances to 4th round at French Open for 1st time; Dementieva losesPARIS — Andy Roddick is still around at the French Open, reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time by beating Marc Gicquel of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 Saturday. Andy Roddick advances to 4th round at French Open for 1st time in career; Dementieva losesPARIS — Andy Roddick reached the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career by beating Marc Gicquel of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. Andy Roddick advances to 4th round at French Open for 1st time in careerPARIS — Andy Roddick advanced to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career, beating Marc Gicquel of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 Saturday. 30th-seeded Samantha Stosur upsets No. 4 Dementieva in 3rd round of French OpenPARIS — Samantha Stosur knocked fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva out of the French Open on Saturday, beating the Russian 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in the third round. Pavin, Rose join field of 2009 Travelers Championship event in ConnecticutHARTFORD, Conn. — Corey Pavin and Justin Rose are among the latest players to commit to this year’s Travelers Championship tournament in Connecticut. Campbell hurts calf, withdraws from Colonial 3 weeks before start of US Open at Bethpage BlackFORT WORTH, Texas — Masters runner-up Chad Campbell has withdrawn from the Crowne Plaza Invitational with a calf injury three weeks before the next major. ‘Foreign ground’: Venus Williams loses in 3rd round at French Open for 3rd year in rowPARIS — Out of breath and out of sorts, Venus Williams played her way right out of the French Open on Friday with her most lopsided Grand Slam loss since 2001. Colonial again offers up low scores; Stricker sets 36-hole record at 14 underFORT WORTH, Texas — From its Ben Hogan trophy room to its status as the longest-running event at its original site, the Colonial Country Club is among the most venerable stops on the PGA Tour. Nalbandian confident he will make full recovery from hip surgery and contend at Grand SlamsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — David Nalbandian has begun to recover from recent hip surgery with the goal of returning to top-level tennis. |