As the French Open rolls along, both Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova seem to be getting better and stronger.
After one real struggle and a second inconsistent performance at the French Open, Rafael Nadal felt a lot better and played a lot better in the third round.
Rafael Nadal excelled when he needed to most, winning the last two sets against John Isner on Tuesday to advance to the second round at the French Open with a 6-4, 6-7 (7-2), 6-7 (7-2), 6-2, 6-4 victory.
Novak Djokovic extended his perfect season into the French Open, beating Thiemo de Bakker 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 Monday in the first round.
It's been eight years since the last time Roger Federer was not seeded No. 1 or 2 at a Grand Slam tournament.
It's been eight years since the last time Roger Federer wasn't seeded No. 1 or 2 at a Grand Slam tournament.
Defending French Open champions Rafael Nadal and Francesca Schiavone were given first-round matches in Friday's draw against Americans who own a combined two career match wins at Roland Garros.
Andy Roddick, understandably, is rather tired of hearing the question, in one form or another: What's wrong with U.S. tennis?
Andy Roddick, understandably, is rather tired of hearing the question, in one form or another: What's wrong with U.S. tennis?
