Serena Williams beaten 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. 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 quarters

PARIS — 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 sets

PARIS — Samantha Stosur of Australia reached her first major semifinal Wednesday by defeating Sorana Cirstea of Romania 6-1, 6-3.

Toni Nadal slams anti-Rafa Paris crowds (French Open diary)

PARIS - Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle Toni has slammed Roland Garros spectators for jeering his nephew during his first-ever loss at the French Open tennis.

After ending Nadal’s reign, Soderling closes to within 2 wins of French Open title

PARIS — When the French Open ends, Robin Soderling wants to be remembered for more than merely stopping Rafael Nadal’s four-year reign.

Murray forgets French Open loss, heads for Wimbledon

PARIS - British tennis player Andy Murray has said that losing in the French Open is not the end of the world, and that he will be heading home to prepare for this year’s Wimbledon.

Robin Soderling advances to French Open semifinals with booming forehand against Davydenko

PARIS — 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 semis

PARIS — 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.

Murray bundled out in Paris as Soderling streak continues

PARIS - Chile’s baseline blaster Fernando Gonzalez hammered third seed Andy Murray out of the French Open quarter-finals 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 Tuesday, firing 45 winner to sink the Scot.

Fernando Gonzalez upsets No. 3 Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in French Open quarterfinals

PARIS — 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 Open

PARIS — 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 Open

PARIS — 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 quarters

PARIS — 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 semifinal

PARIS — Robin Soderling of Sweden has followed his French Open upset of Rafael Nadal by beating Nikolay Davydenko in the quarterfinals.

Romanian Cirstea balances books and rackets in Paris (French Open diary)

PARIS - Romanian teenager Sorana Cristea probably won’t have time this week to touch her high school books as she faces Australian Samantha Stosur in a French Open quarter-final.

Federer does not think Murray is French Open final material

PARIS - Former World Number one Roger Federer has said that British tennis star Andy Murray is not his pick to reach the final of the French Open.

Leonardo kicks off coaching career at AC Milan

ROME - Brazilian Leonardo has signed a two-year contract with AC Milan as he begins a coaching career after stints as player and technical manager with the Devils, the club’s web site reported.

Heads spinning? In wake of Nadal’s loss, Roger Federer leads scramble for French Open title

PARIS — 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 Open

PARIS — 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 Open

PARIS — 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 quarterfinals

PARIS — 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 quarterfinals

PARIS — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason.

Soderling can beat anyone: Borg

STOCKHOLM - Former Swedish tennis great Bjorn Borg Monday hailed compatriot Robin Soderling’s upset against defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal.

Fighting Federer rallies from the brink to overhaul Haas

PARIS - Roger Federer flirted with the second major French Open earthquake Monday before rallying dramatically from the brink to reach the quarter-finals from two sets down for only the fifth time in his career.

Roger Federer overcomes 2-set deficit to beat Tommy Haas in 4th round at French Open

PARIS — 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 Open

PARIS — Roger Federer has rallied from a two-set deficit to keep his French Open bid alive.

Paes-Dlouhy in French Open semis

PARIS - India’s Leander Paes and Czech Lukas Dlouhy entered the French Open tennis doubles semi-final with a 6-2, 7-6(5) win over Bruno Soares of Brazil and Zimbabwean Kevin Ullyett here Monday.

Gazza hits it off with Emma Kate Dawson after toon fan revelation

LONDON - Retired English footballer Paul John Gascoigne a.k.a. Gazza is said to have hit it off with his Geordie girlfriend Emma Kate Dawson, after he discovered that she too was a massive Magpie fan.

Serena Williams beats Aleksandra Wozniak 6-1, 6-2 to reach quarterfinals at French Open

PARIS — 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 streak

PARIS — 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 round

PARIS — 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 Soderling

PARIS — 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 Soderling

PARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over.

Maria Sharapova rallies again, advances to French Open quarterfinals by beating Li Na

PARIS — Maria Sharapova rallied again at the French Open on Sunday, moving into the quarterfinals by beating Li Na of China 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.

Sodering shocks Nadal into career-first Roland Garros loss (Second Lead)

PARIS - Swedish Viking Robin Soderling used his flailing forehand to stun Rafael Nadal into his first career defeat at the French Open Sunday as women’s defending champion Ana Ivanovic joined the men’s holder in a fourth-round loss.