Ferrero Triumphs At Roland Garros In Lopsided Final
Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated unseeded Martin Verkerk 6 1 6 3 6 2 to claim his first Grand Slam title at the French Open. The Spaniard dominated with precise returns and aggressive defending to win the most one-sided final here since 1978. Verkerk, who beat four seeds en route, was unable to match Ferrero’s pace as the Spaniard celebrated with fans in the guest box.
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Henin-Hardenne Wins French Open En Route To Greatness
Justine Henin-Hardenne wins her first Grand Slam by beating Kim Clijsters 6-0 6-4 to become Belgium’s first major champion. The 21 year old rises to world No 3, eyes next Grand Slams and a bid for No 1, while Serena Williams looms as a top rival at Wimbledon and beyond.
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Sorenstam wins LPGA Championship in playoff over Park
Annika Sorenstam chases down Grace Park at DuPont Country Club to win the McDonald’s LPGA Championship in a playoff, claiming her fifth major and 45th career victory. Park shot 67 in the final round, but Sorenstam parred the deciding hole to seal the title and $240,000.
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Beckham move remains possible amid transfer talk
London AP reports Manchester United acknowledged interest from Spain and Italy for David Beckham fueling speculation he may leave. Barcelona tops front runners with Joan Laporta promising to sign him. Real Madrid AC Milan Inter Milan also linked as clubs in regular contact.
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Sabbatini Leads FBR Open After Rain-Delayed Round
Rory Sabbatini shot 68 to take a one stroke 11 under total lead after three rounds at Avenel. Nicklas Fasth moved into second with 203, while Duffy Waldorf and others trailed by one more stroke. Play resumes Monday with 9:30 am tee times as conditions ease and U.S. Open prep looms.
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Former Big Leaguer wins NHLer's golf tournament
Former major league pitcher Rick Rhoden captured the Melton Marie Lemieux Celebrity Invitational in Prestо Pennsylvania for the fourth time. He scored 66 points in Modified Stableford to beat defending champ Jack Wagner who had 60 points. Michael Jordan and Stan Humphries tied for third with 59, Steve Bartkowski finished fifth with 58, as Wagner finished four behind Rhoden with rounds of 75 70 73.
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