Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova renew rivalry Saturday in French Open finalPARIS — 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. French Open at a glanceA look at the French Open on Thursday: Weather: Sunny. High of 68 degrees. No. 1 wants No. 1: Eyeing 1st Grand Slam title, Safina to face Kuznetsova in French Open finalPARIS — 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. The Russians are indeed coming: Safina, Kuznetsova to meet in French Open finalPARIS — 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 semifinalsPARIS — 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 finalPARIS — 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 finalPARIS — Top-ranked Dinara Safina has advanced to the French Open final for the second year in a row. Roger Federer reaches 20th straight Grand Slam semifinal, 2 wins shy of 1st French Open titlePARIS — 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. Federer easily beats Monfils at French Open to reach semifinals for 5th straight yearPARIS — 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 semifinalPARIS — 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 yearPARIS — 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 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. Serena Williams beaten by Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 in French Open quartersPARIS — Serena Williams’ bid for a third consecutive Grand Slam title has been ended by Svetlana Kuznetsova in the quarterfinals of the French Open. Samantha Stosur advances to French Open semifinals by beating Sorana Cirstea in straight setsPARIS — Samantha Stosur of Australia reached her first major semifinal Wednesday by defeating Sorana Cirstea of Romania 6-1, 6-3. After ending Nadal’s reign, Soderling closes to within 2 wins of French Open titlePARIS — When the French Open ends, Robin Soderling wants to be remembered for more than merely stopping Rafael Nadal’s four-year reign. Robin Soderling advances to French Open semifinals with booming forehand against DavydenkoPARIS — The same big forehand that took down Rafael Nadal claimed another victim Tuesday at the French Open. French Open rout: Sharapova loses, barely avoiding 6-0, 6-0 scoreline; Soderling reaches semisPARIS — The final score of Maria Sharapova’s stunning loss in the French Open quarterfinals Tuesday did not look quite as embarrassing as it nearly did: Her opponent led 6-0, 5-0. Fernando Gonzalez upsets No. 3 Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Fernando Gonzalez has advanced to the French Open semifinals for the first time by upsetting third-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4. Maria Sharapova loses to Dominika Cibulkova 6-0, 6-2 in quarterfinals of French OpenPARIS — Facing match point in the quarterfinals, Maria Sharapova was no longer focused on winning her first French Open title. She merely wanted to win a game. Top-ranked Dinara Safina reaches semifinal with 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Azarenka in French OpenPARIS — A slow start couldn’t stop top-ranked Dinara Safina from reaching the semifinals at the French Open. No. 1 Safina gets through 1st test at French Open, coming back to beat Azarenka in quartersPARIS — Top-seeded Dinara Safina has overcome her first test at this year’s French Open, coming back to beat Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach the semifinals. Soderling follows upset of Nadal by beating Davydenko at French to reach 1st major semifinalPARIS — Robin Soderling of Sweden has followed his French Open upset of Rafael Nadal by beating Nikolay Davydenko in the quarterfinals. 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. 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. Four-time defending champ Nadal ousted in 4th round at French Open, ending 32-match win streakPARIS — Cancel the party, Roland Garros, because Rafael Nadal won’t be celebrating his fifth straight birthday — or his fifth straight French Open title — in Paris this year. Dizzying defending champion Ana Ivanovic eliminated from French Open in 4th roundPARIS — Defending champion Ana Ivanovic was most certainly not herself Sunday at the French Open. The exact cause remains a bit of a mystery. 31 and done: King of Clay Nadal’s French Open streak comes to stunning end against SoderlingPARIS — For 31 matches, Rafael Nadal ruled the red clay of Roland Garros, boasting an unbeaten record and an unbreakable will. 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. |
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