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June 2007

Williams feeling as good as ever

Editor / 30 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Serena Williams insists she is feeling better than ever after breezing through her third-round match at Wimbledon against Venezuela's Milagros Sequera in just 43 minutes. The seventh seed was simply too good for the world number 56, who did not...Read more »

Safin hails unbeatable Federer

Editor / 30 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Marat Safin has backed Roger Federer to secure the Wimbledon crown again after he was comfortably beaten in straight sets on Friday. The Russian, who does not favour grass, was still expected to provide the first real test for the...Read more »

Betfair tennis preview Wimbledon Day Six

Editor / 29 June 2007 / Leave a comment

AT LAST a few upsets with fifth seed Fernando Gonzalez and ninth seed James Blake among the men's singles casualties and former champion Martina Hingis taking a tumble in the women's singles yesterday. But hot favourite Roger Federer and third...Read more »

Top seed storms on

Editor / 29 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Justine Henin is comfortably through to the Wimbledon fourth round after another straight-sets victory, this time over Elena Vesnina. The world number one cruised past her Russian opponent despite an hour's rain break, winning 6-1 6-3. Henin was not affected...Read more »

Henman will fight on

Editor / 29 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Tim Henman has insisted he will be back at Wimbledon next year, despite a third consecutive second-round exit at SW19. There had been speculation mounting that the British number two could call it a day following his thrilling five set...Read more »

Wimbledon Day Five preview

Editor / 29 June 2007 / Leave a comment

With Tim Henman gone and Katie O'Brien too, Britain's Wimbledon hopes now rest largely with Andy Murray's brother Jamie and the doubles. But the men's singles is now down to the last 32 and the real title contenders are starting...Read more »

US stick by Fed Cup team

Editor / 28 June 2007 / Leave a comment

The US have named an unchanged side for their Fed Cup semi-final against Russia, which takes place next month. Captain Zina Garrison has stuck with the same players that defeated Belgium back in April - Venus and Serena Williams, Lisa...Read more »

Hingis in upbeat mood

Editor / 28 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Martin Hingis admits she is growing in confidence on Wimbledon's grass courts after a stuttering start to her campaign at SW19. After surviving a match point in her first-round victory over Britain's Naomi Cavaday, the Swiss ace cruised to 6-1...Read more »

Wimbledon - Day Four

Editor / 28 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Tim Henman takes centre stage again on Thursday as he resumes his second-round match with Feliciano Lopez of Spain, after rain once again stopped the British number two in his tracks. Britain's lone hope in the women's singles, Katie O'Brien,...Read more »

Roddick into round three

Editor / 27 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Andy Roddick wasted little time in advancing to round three at Wimbledon with a straight sets victory over Thailand's Danai Udomchoke. The third seed looked far from his best but ran out a 6-3 6-4 7-6 winner over the diminutive...Read more »

Venus relief after SW19 scare

Editor / 27 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Venus Williams admitted her relief at scraping through to Wimbledon's second round after a three-set victory over Alla Kudryavtseva. The three-time champion lost the opening set against the 19-year-old after failing to win any of her opening three service games,...Read more »

Wimbledon Day Three

Editor / 27 June 2007 / Leave a comment

The two great Brits of yesterday are back in action at Wimbledon today, with Tim Henman third match on Centre Court and Katie O'Brien fourth match on Court 13. Defending champion Roger Federer is also back in the swing against...Read more »

Henman keeps the dream alive

Editor / 26 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Tim Henman's hopes of an elusive first Wimbledon title are still alive after an epic five-set victory over Carlos Moya. The British number two and the Spaniard began the day on two sets each and five games apiece after bad...Read more »

Henin denies quit rumours

Editor / 26 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Wimbledon favourite Justine Henin has played down reports that she could quit the sport in just two years time. The Belgian top seed eased into the second round at SW19 with a comprehensive 6-3 6-0 victory over Argentine qualifier Jorgelina...Read more »

Day Two at Wimbledon

Editor / 26 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Anything Roger Federer can do, Rafael Nadal will want to do too. The triple French Open champion swings into action on Centre Court as he starts his quest for a first Wimbledon crown. But first Nadal will have to wait...Read more »

Mauresmo happy to be back

Editor / 25 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo is happy to be back at Wimbledon and believes she is one of five realistic contenders for glory this year. The Frenchwoman finally shed her 'choker' tag last year, winning both the Australian Open and Wimbledon,...Read more »

Fed's first-round fears

Editor / 25 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Roger Federer admits he still fears suffering a first-round shock at Wimbledon, despite holding a 28-match winning streak at the All England Club and winning the last four titles. The Swiss master burst onto the scene in 2001 when he...Read more »

Betfair profile: Serena Williams

Editor / 25 June 2007 / Leave a comment

THE talk over the next fortnight may well be all about whether Roger Federer can land his fifth Wimbledon title in a row. But Serena Williams is more concerned with equalling big sister Venus's three Wimbledon women's singles titles. The...Read more »

Wimbledon Day One

Editor / 25 June 2007 / Leave a comment

ROGER FEDERER will be keen to beat the predicted showers when he opens the Centre Court programme at Wimbledon 2007 at 2pm today. Federer starts his quest to match Bjorn Borg's five men's singles titles in a row when he...Read more »

Henin positive over title chances

Editor / 24 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Justine Henin remains upbeat over her chances for Wimbledon, starting on Monday, after her narrow victory over Amelie Mauresmo at Eastbourne. The world number one was forced to dig deep to see off the Frenchwoman on Saturday but eventually claimed...Read more »

Nadal under no illusions

Editor / 24 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Rafael Nadal says it will be a tough ask to beat Roger Federer to this year's Wimbledon crown, but insists he's ready for the challenge. The 21-year-world number two is the second favourite at 9 to lift this year's trophy,...Read more »

Wimbledon preview

Editor / 24 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Betfair preview: Wimbledon preview ROGER FEDERER is a man on a mission as he prepares to start the Centre Court action at Wimbledon tomorrow (Monday). The world number one and defending champion is aiming to become the first man since...Read more »

Sharapova still mastering her craft

Editor / 23 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Maria Sharapova is hoping her new-found maturity will help her recreate her 2004 success at Wimbledon. The Russian became an instant fans' favourite at the All England club at the age of 16 when she reached the fourth round at...Read more »

Henry bound for Barcelona

Editor / 23 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry will undergo a medical on Monday before signing a four-year deal with Barcelona. The Spanish giants confirmed on Friday that the 29-year-old was on the brink of completing a £16million switch to the Primera Liga, with...Read more »

Points mean prizes for Jordan

Editor / 23 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has admitted that he would be prepared to sacrifice entertainment for points next season. Jordan had boldly anticipated a quick return to the Premiership last season but his assertion proved to be way off the...Read more »

Henin to meet Mauresmo

Editor / 23 June 2007 / Leave a comment

World number one Justine Henin took just 59 minutes to beat Marion Bartoli 6-1 6-3 and reach the final of the Eastbourne International. The Belgian top seed braved the breezy conditions to brush past her 22-year-old French opponent, seeded eight...Read more »

CHELSEA - FEATURE PREVIEW

Editor / 23 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea are perhaps the only Premiership team to view a domestic cup double as a poor return for a season. Successive league titles in 2004/05 and 2005/06 set a standard that was not met last season and the recapturing of...Read more »

Bayern mean business

Editor / 22 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Betfair punters' confidence in Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title chances are expected to grow following yet another summer signing. The Bavarian giants recruitment drive has continued as former star Ze Roberto has rejoined the club after one season in Brazil. The...Read more »

Brits handed tough draws

Editor / 22 June 2007 / Leave a comment

British hopes Andy Murray and Tim Henman have been handed tough-looking first-round matches at Wimbledon. Murray, who will reveal on Sunday whether he will be fit to play, has been drawn to face Ecuador's Nicolas Lapentti. The Scot has never...Read more »

Scots ace eyes St Andrews switch

Editor / 22 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Scottish international striker Gary O'Conner says he is desperate to join Birmingham and has begged Steve Bruce to complete a deal. Birmingham are in negotiations with his current club Lokomotiv Moscow about a £2.25million move, which could rise to £3m...Read more »

Croatian ace out of Wimbledon

Editor / 22 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Mario Ancic is the latest high profile withdrawal from Wimbledon, with the Croatian ace pulling out due to illness. The 23-year-old, who was diagnosed with glandular fever earlier this year, is a former semi-finalist at SW19 and had been seeded...Read more »

Wimbledon feature - Who will join big two in the semis

Editor / 21 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are the outstanding tennis players of the decade, let alone the year, and it's almost impossible to expect them not to reach another Wimbledon final. The basis of it all is that Federer is the...Read more »

Tim plays down Wimbledon fears

Editor / 21 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Tim Henman feels his recent poor form won't have an impact on his chances of a decent run at Wimbledon. The British number two has won just two matches on Tour this year, with a string of disappointing defeats seeing...Read more »

Henin continues fine form

Editor / 21 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Justine Henin continues to justify her position as favourite for Wimbledon after another impressive victory at the Eastbourne International. The Belgian comfortably disposed of fifth seed and world number 14 Nicole Vaidisova in straight sets, 6-2 6-2, to reach the...Read more »

Murray seeded eight for Wimbledon

Editor / 20 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Andy Murray has been seeded eight for Wimbledon although he has yet to confirm his participation at the All England Club event. The Scot picked up a wrist injury against Filippo Volandri in the Hamburg Masters last month and remains...Read more »

Practice makes perfect for Baltacha

Editor / 20 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Elena Baltacha beat Britain's current top player Anne Keothavong to set up a second-round showdown with Nicole Vaidisova at the Eastbourne International Open. The 23-year-old Scot, ranked 412 after struggling with injuries and illness, triumphed 6-2 2-6 7-6 (7-5) in...Read more »

Bogdanovic crashes out at Nottingham

Editor / 19 June 2007 / Leave a comment

British number three Alex Bogdanovic has crashed out of the Nottingham Open at the first-round stage after losing to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. Bogdanovic was a set down when play resumed following Monday's rain delay and went on to waste eight chances...Read more »

Murray return delayed

Editor / 19 June 2007 / Leave a comment

British number one Andy Murray's return to action from a wrist injury at the Boodles Challenge has been delayed until later this week. The 20-year-old Scot, who is currently at a career-high eighth in the world rankings, has not played...Read more »

Henman wants more Grand Slam involvement

Editor / 18 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Tim Henman is preparing for Wimbledon by playing at this week's Nottingham Open and he insists it will not be his final fling at SW19. It has been a disappointing year for Britain's 32-year-old number two, who has won just...Read more »

Ivo Karlovic profile

Editor / 18 June 2007 / Leave a comment

When the Wimbledon draw is made on Friday there will be 127 players hoping not to come up against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia in the early rounds. Karlovic is unlikely to win Wimbledon but he could spoil or ruin the...Read more »

A-Rod upbeat ahead of Wimbledon

Editor / 18 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Andy Roddick fired a warning to his rivals ahead of Wimbledon by defeating Nicolas Mahut to secure a fourth Artois Championship title. The 24-year-old American world number five looked like he would be the next top player to fall victim...Read more »

Top six women for Wimbledon

Editor / 17 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Justine Henin now faces the task of taking her impressive run of form and her world number one ranking into Wimbledon and aim to come out with the title for the first time. The way Belgian pulverised the field to...Read more »

Artois Championship final - PREVIEW

Editor / 16 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Andy Roddick showed his liking for the grass courts of Queen's Club as he eased his way into the final of today's Artois Championship. And waiting for the second seed is unexpected finalist Nicolas Mahut. Roddick, winner in 2003,...Read more »

Artois Championship final - PREVIEW

Editor / 16 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Andy Roddick showed his liking for the grass courts of Queen's Club as he eased his way into the final of today's Artois Championship. And waiting for the second seed is unexpected finalist Nicolas Mahut. Roddick, winner in 2003, 2004...Read more »

Nadal ready to take break after defeat

Editor / 16 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Rafael Nadal is set to return home to Spain and forget about tennis for a few days after he crashed out of the Artois Championships at the quarter-final stage when losing to France's Nicolas Mahut. Nadal went into the last-eight...Read more »

Murray fitness boost for SW19

Editor / 16 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Andy Murray looks like being fit and ready for Wimbledon later this month as his ongoing wrist injury has shown signs of improvement. The 20-year-old Scot and British number one has only played two full games since the Miami Masters...Read more »

Artois Championships - Saturday preview

Editor / 16 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Rafael Nadal's efforts on clay over recent weeks finally caught up with him in the Artois quarter-finals yesterday as world No 106 Nicolas Mahut denied him a place in the semi-finals with a 7-5, 7-6 upset. Instead of the fans...Read more »

Djokovic suffers shock defeat

Editor / 15 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Novak Djokovic has crashed out of the Artois Championship at the third round stage following a surprise defeat to veteran Frenchman Arnaud Clement. Despite comfortably winning the first set, fourth seed Djokovic went down 2-6 6-3 6-4 to a player...Read more »

Davydenko grass problems continue

Editor / 15 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Nikolay Davydenko has crashed out of the Halle event at the second round after defeat to Germany's Florian Mayer. The second seed struggled to get to grips with Mayer's double-handed back hand and went down 6-4 6-4 at the Gerry...Read more »

Artois Championships - Friday preview

Editor / 15 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Fernando Gonzalez is through to the quarter-finals at the Artois Championships for the second year running. The third seed from Chile beat American 15th seed Robbie Ginepri 6-2 7-5 on a damp Thursday at London's Queen's Club, and will now...Read more »

Safin progresses at Queens

Editor / 14 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Marat Safin is through to the third round of the Artois Championships after seeing off Sebastien Grosjean at Queen's Club. The Russian was locked at 4-4 with the Frenchman in the deciding set, but managed to miss the showers to...Read more »

Nadal confident of Wimbledon challenge

Editor / 14 June 2007 / Leave a comment

French Open champion Rafael Nadal says he is full of confidence going into this year's Wimbledon tournament. Despite his dominance on clay, many pundits thought the 21-year-old would struggle to compete at SW19 but his run to the final last...Read more »

Queen's Club - Thursday Preview

Editor / 14 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Alex Bogdanovic earned a thin reward for his two wins so far in the Artois Championships at London's Queen's Club. The wild card entry followed up his 6-4 6-4 win over Korean 13th seed Lee Hyung-Taik with a 4-6 7-6...Read more »

Jankovic through in Brum

Editor / 13 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Jelena Jankovic made light work of Tsvetana Pironkova in the second round of the DFS Classic, claiming a straight sets victory over the 19-year-old. The world number three has not played on grass for 12 months but showed few signs...Read more »

Henman seeks magic formula

Editor / 13 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Tim Henman has confessed that he is tired of losing and wishes he could wave a magic wand to secure a victory. The 32-year-old has suffered an alarming dip in form in his injury-plagued season and has won just one...Read more »

Roddick hails Connors influence

Editor / 12 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Number two seed Andy Roddick's big serve proved the difference as he booked his place in the third round of the Artois Championships with a 6-4 6-4 win over Czech Radek Stepanek. The American suffered a first-round defeat at the...Read more »

Murray on the mend

Editor / 12 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Coach Brad Gilbert insists Andy Murray is recovering well and may even make his return to action in next week's Boodles Challenge exhibition event. The 20-year-old was forced to miss the French Open and this week's Artois Championship with a...Read more »

Federer out of Gerry Weber Open

Editor / 11 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Roger Federer has ruled himself out of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle because of his French Open exertions. The Swiss star went down 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 in four marathon sets to defending champion and clay-court king, Rafael Nadal,...Read more »

Artois Championships - PREVIEW

Editor / 10 June 2007 / Leave a comment

It may be just the Artois Championships nowadays but the first event of the 2007 grass-court season moves into top gear on Monday - and it's still a stellar tournament. French Open champion Rafael Nadal tops the bill as No...Read more »

Federer had wanted Djokovic

Editor / 09 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Roger Federer, trading at 3 to triumph over Spain's clay-court specialist and defending champion, Rafael Nadal, in Betfair's Match Odds market, has admitted he would rather have faced Novak Djokovic in the French Open final. Swiss star Federer heads into...Read more »

Jankovic to play Birmingham

Editor / 09 June 2007 / Leave a comment

French Open semi-finalist, Jelena Jankovic of Serbia is set to play in the grass-court DFS Classic, which starts in Birmingham on Monday. Jankovic caught they eye of many pundits with her displays at Roland Garros and some punters may well...Read more »

Nadal expecting great final

Editor / 09 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Defending champion Rafael Nadal, who is the 1.46 favourite to win the French Open title again this year, says he is expecting a 'great match' against Roger Federer (3.1) in the final. Nadal was in imperious form as he swept...Read more »

French Open preview: Men's singles final

Editor / 08 June 2007 / Leave a comment

For someone supposed to be hitting a crisis a few weeks back in Rome, Roger Federer hasn't done too badly. The final all the purists were after has materialised, with Federer set to take on Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final...Read more »

Sharapova targets SW19 run

Editor / 08 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Maria Sharapova insists she is now fully focussed on a successful Wimbledon tournament after losing in the semi-finals at the French Open. The Russian ace was stunned by Serbian youngster Ana Ivanovic at Roland Garros, losing in straights sets 6-2...Read more »

Punters eye French Open double-treble

Editor / 08 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Betfair customers see Justine Henin as the firm favourite to win the women's singles final at the French Open, but the Belgian believes it will be a tough test. The Belgian ace made Saturday's final with another straight sets victory,...Read more »

French Open Women's singles final preview

Editor / 08 June 2007 / Leave a comment

There could still be a new name on the women's trophy at the French Open final in Paris on Saturday, but it won't be Maria Sharapova. The 20-year-old Russian, who has already won the US and Wimbledon titles, was knocked...Read more »

Nadal impresses defeated Moya

Editor / 07 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Rafael Nadal's recent performances have cemented his favourite tag with Betfair customers for the French Open and Carlos Moya believes the Spaniard remains the man to beat. Moya was defeated by the defending champion in Wednesday's quarter-final, going down 6-4...Read more »

Murray worries mount

Editor / 07 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Andy Murray is a major doubt for Wimbledon after the British number one was forced to pull out of next week's Artois Championships. The Scot suffered a wrist injury last month at the Hamburg Masters, a problem that led to...Read more »

French Open Men's singles semi-final preview

Editor / 07 June 2007 / Leave a comment

The Young Guns will be the centre of attention on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros on Friday, as the men's singles goes down to the last four at the French Open. The 20-year-old sixth seed Novak Djokovic takes on...Read more »

Djokovic books semi place

Editor / 06 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Novak Djokovic has booked his place in the semi-final of the French Open after cruising past Igor Andreev in straight sets. The Serbian got off to a nervey start when dropping his serve in the opening games but soon regained...Read more »

Serb duo eye French final

Editor / 06 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic have predicted a bright future for Serbian tennis as they prepare for their semi-final matches at Roland Garos on Thursday. The duo, who are both in the world's top 10, are hoping to set up...Read more »

Womens singles semi-final preview

Editor / 06 June 2007 / Leave a comment

What price a first all-Serbian women's singles final at the French Open? Well, it could happen now that fourth seed Jelena Jankovic is through to face Justine Henin and Ana Ivanovic takes on Maria Sharapova on Thursday. The odds are...Read more »

French Open preview Day 11

Editor / 06 June 2007 / Leave a comment

The big showdown can move a step nearer today when Rafael Nadal takes on his great friend and mentor Carlos Moya on day 11 of the French Open at Roland Garros. Nadal, champion the last two years and coming into...Read more »

Nadal passes French test

Editor / 05 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Rafael Nadal continued his quest for a third successive French Open crown after beating Lleyton Hewitt 6-3 6-1 7-6 (7-5) to reach the quarter-finals. Spain's clay-court specialist was seldom troubled against his Australian opponent as he took the opening two...Read more »

French Open preview - Day 10

Editor / 05 June 2007 / Leave a comment

For once this fortnight it's ladies first as the women's singles quarter-finals take centre stage on Day 10 of the French Open at Roland Garros. In fact it's not just ladies' day, it's finals day in a manner of...Read more »

Djokovic satisfied with progress

Editor / 05 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Novak Djokovic is hoping his relaxed attitude will help him make more progress at the French Open. The Serb overcame Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-3 7-6 (7-1) to reach the last eight at Roland Garros for the second successive year...Read more »

Williams focused on Henin showdown

Editor / 04 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Serena Williams says she will be totally focused during her French Open quarter-final tie with Justine Henin and will not let any crowd reaction affect her. Last time the two players met in Paris was four years ago, when Williams...Read more »

French Open - Day 9 PREVIEW

Editor / 04 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Who can stop RAFAEL NADAL reaching his third consecutive French Open final and celebrating yesterday's 21st birthday by making it a hat-trick of titles in Paris? Former US and Wimbledon champion, LLEYTON HEWITT, is the next man standing in his...Read more »

Sharapova scrapes past Schnyder

Editor / 04 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Maria Sharapova made it through to the French Open quarter-finals after an epic 3-6 6-4 9-7 victory over Patty Schnyder. The Roland Garros second seed twice saved match points in a gruelling three-set encounter to edge a tight win and...Read more »

Fed ties record and passes into French quarters

Editor / 03 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Roger Federer failed to inspire but did tie a Grand Slam record in defeating Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets to secure his place in the last eight of the French Open. Federer tied the record for most consecutive sets won,...Read more »

Williams clinches last eight berth in Paris

Editor / 03 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Eighth seed Serena Williams clinched a place in the French Open quarter-finals with a comfortable 6-2 6-3 victory against Dinara Safina. The former world number one and 2002 champion at Roland Garros, took 77 minutes to progress and set up...Read more »

French Open - Sunday Preview

Editor / 03 June 2007 / Leave a comment

It's the halfway stage at the French Open in Paris today in more than one sense with the action reaching the middle Sunday and the men's singles title challengers facing their fourth of the seven matches you must win to...Read more »

Ailing Sharapova through in Paris

Editor / 02 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Maria Sharapova's challenge at the French Open is still alive after her straight sets victory over Alla Kudryavtseva in the third round at Roland Garros. The 20-year-old Russian ace has been struggling with a shoulder injury in recent weeks, and...Read more »

Fed wary of Russian challenge

Editor / 01 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Roger Federer says he will not be taking Mikhail Youzhny lightly in their fourth-round clash despite his scintillating form to date. The world number one eased into the fourth round with a 6-2 6-3 6-0 victory over Italian Potito Starace...Read more »

Nadal issues French Open warning

Editor / 01 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Rafael Nadal has warned his rivals that he is improving day-by-day as he goes in search of a third consecutive French Open title. The Spaniard reached the third round at Roland Garros with a dominant straight-sets victory over Italy's Flavio...Read more »

Sharapova battles through the pain

Editor / 01 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Betfair punters are not convinced about Maria Sharapova's chances of French Open success, despite the Russian comfortably reaching the third round. Sharapova needed just over an hour to dispose of America's Jill Craybas in straight sets, with the Australian Open...Read more »

French Open Day 6

Editor / 01 June 2007 / Leave a comment

The action at the French Open on Friday is going to have to go some to match Thursday's thrilling duel between Lleyton Hewitt and Gaston Gaudio, with the Aussie coming back from two sets down to make the last 32....Read more »