Novotna advances past Kournikova in French Open quarterfinals
At Roland Garros the French Open title picture tightens as Jana Novotna defeats Anna Kournikova 7-6 3-6 6-3 to reach a quarterfinal against Monica Seles. The day featured a bathroom dispute and lingering darkness delaying play on center court.
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Pioline Edges Safin in Five to End Run Parisians Cheer
In Paris Cedric Pioline defeated Marat Safin in a dramatic five setter ending the 18 year old Russian qualifier’s surprising Grand Slam run. Safin, formerly 116th, toppled Agassi and Kuerten before losing to the French veteran in a match marked by fervent crowd support and a standout debut spotlight.
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Corretja, Novotna Triumph In Rainy Roland Garros
Attendance nears thirty thousand at Roland Garros with overcast skies and 68 degree highs. Alex Corretja wins men’s title while Jana Novotna secures a third women’s crown alongside Ilya Majoli’s 10th. Matches today feature Rios versus Moya and Hingis against Venus Williams with top seeds Davenport and Majoli in late rounds. A darkness-shortened fourth round saw Novotna lead Kournikova but win 6-3 in the deciding set.
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Capitals close in on Stanley Cup final berth
Washington hosts Buffalo on TV at 6 30 tonight with a 3 1 series lead in the NHL Eastern Conference finals. The Capitals, in their 24 year history, chase their first Final appearance as center Joe Juneau adds a key goal in Game 4 in Buffalo and coach Ron Wilson keeps players focused on one game at a time.
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Hingis and Williams set for French Open clash
Venus Williams wowed with a 115 mph serve before Ai Sugiyama forced a replay. Hingis, top seed, awaits in the quarterfinals as the Hingis Williams rivalry climbs. Hingis leads 5-2 all time with one clay win in Rome this year.
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Baffert’s Derby contenders prepare for Belmont and Foster
At Churchill Downs trainer Bob Baffert readies two of his top horses. Silver Charm worked seven-eighths of a mile for the Stephen Foster at Churchill and Real Quiet galloped before a planned Belmont Stakes run to claim racing’s elusive Triple Crown. Owner Mike Pegram plans a large support party and donated funds for backstretch post-training festivities.
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