You Will Not Find Any American Women In Paris

The third round? That’s it? That’s as far as Americans get to enjoy their countrywomen play in the French Open?

Serena Williams loses at Open


Both Williams sisters, ranked in the top ten, lost in the third round Friday morning. That’s only the second time they’ve gone down on the same day. With their losses every American female — Maria Sharapova, you must admit, doesn’t really count, for we must keep her exotic and mysterious — has been ousted from this year’s tournament at Roland-Garros, and unseeded Robby Ginepri is the only stateside male swinging away in the tournament. Read more…

Ivanovic Advances In First Round Of French Open

Action started at Roland Garros yesterday, as the men and women both started their latest quests for another opportunity at a Grand Slam title.

Ana Ivanovic

Among winners in first-round action was Ana Ivanovic, who won in straight sets.

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Serena Williams A Heavy Hitter At The French Open

HEAVY HITTER: Serena Williams Sunday at the French Open during her first round victory over some vowel-impaired Eastern European:

Serena Williams