Djokovic rolls to 38-0 start with Paris first round win
Novak Djokovic remains perfect in 2011 after a 6-2 6-1 6-3 victory over Thiemo de Bakker in the French Open first round at Roland Garros. The 2011 streak, now 38-0, draws attention as he nears John McEnroe's Open era start record. Djokovic cites focus and privacy about his pace while Mardy Fish and others weigh the significance of his run.
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Paris Open Day Preview Weather and Tuesday Matches
A glance at Roland Garros on Monday highlights sunny to windy conditions with a high near 79. Attendance noted at 34 43. Djokovic calls Nadal the man to beat. On Court Tuesday features Nadal Isner Murray Prodton Soderling Becker Clijsters Yakimova Azarenka Hiavackova Zahlavova Strycova Sharapova Lucic. Forecast for Tuesday is cloudy and windy, high around 72. Online details at roland garros official site.
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French Open scoreboard action from Roland Garros
Daily snapshot of first round results at Roland Garros with many matches listed. Players from Russia Germany France Serbia and other nations compete on clay for multi million purse, with highlights including Federer Berdych and Sharapova advancing or exiting as rounds unfold.
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Americans push clay focus to grow next tennis stars
Three 19-year-old Americans faced seasoned Europeans in Paris while lobbying for more clay training. Melanie Oudin and Christina McHale highlighted limited clay access, as Patrick McEnroe promotes moving Orange Bowl to clay and expanding clay courts at USTA centers to boost point construction and movement for future champions.
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Llodra lashes out at security guard at French Open
French 22nd seed Michael Llodra lost his temper after a warning from chair umpire Mohamed El Jennati for tossing a ball at a female security guard. TV footage showed Llodra comparing the court to a souk, insisting the umpire should have addressed staff. He criticized the call after a 6-7 6-3 6-3 6-3 defeat to Steve Darcis.
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