Defending champion Sharapova knocked out of Roland Garros

The biggest setback happened yesterday in the fourth round when the defending champion and world no.2 Russian Maria Sharapova was knocked out by 13th seeded Czech Lucie Safarova.

Much to the surprise of the Russian, the Czech proved too strong for Sharapova who lost in straight two sets 7-6, 6-4 - thus bringing any hope of the Russian dating with Serena Williams in the finals.

Serena Williams, eyeing her 20th Grand slam title was surprised in the fourth round when her fellow American Sloane Stephens  won the first set 6-1. However, Serena rebounded and won the next two sets 7-5, 6-3 to sail into the quarters.

As for the men, so far is so good as all eight top players including Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Murray, Ferrer, Tsonga, Wawrinka and Nishikori are in the quarters. 

Nadal is to face Djokovic - a tough battling match for Nadal to revive his lost glory - but Djokovic seems in no mood to giving up and may surprise Nadal in their quarterfinal duel.

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French Open men's final between Nadal and Djokovic suspended due to rain

The French Open men's final between Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic was suspended due to rain on Sunday evening.

Nadal was leading 6-4 6-3 2-6 1-2* when the match referee called the players off court at 5:51pm (6:51pm local time). The players were also off court for 35 minutes during the second set.

Victory for Nadal would make him the first man to win seven titles in Paris, one more than Bjorn Borg,while Djokovic could emulate Rod Laver and Don Budge by holding all four grand slam titles at once.

The match will now be held on Monday.

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William sisters out of France

Just when the elder sister Serena Williams boasted of her being in the super fit form, she had to lick her words when Rozzano ousted her from the race for winning the Roland Garros crown she was all set to fight for.

Farewell shake hand from Roland Garros: Venus Williams - Radwanska

Now the junior Williams Venus also succumbed to third seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2 6-3  in round two. With Venus' ouster, both sisters now head home with heavy heart.

In other round two matches, World No.1 Victoria Azarenka won over German Dinah Pfizenmaier 6-1 6-1. Also Eighth seed Marion Bartoli served 14 double faults as she surprisingly lost 6-2 3-6 6-3 to Croatia's Petra Martic.

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After Serena, Venus too ousted from Roland Garros

Just when the elder sister Serena Williams boasted of her being in the super fit form, she had to lick her words when Rozzano ousted her from the race for winning the Roland Garros crown she was all set to fight for.

Farewell shake hand from Roland Garros: Venus Williams - Radwanska {Photo AP/BBC]

Now the junior Williams Venus also succumbed to third seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2 6-3  in round two. With Venus' ouster, both sisters now head home with heavy heart.

In other round two matches, World No.1 Victoria Azarenka won over German Dinah Pfizenmaier 6-1 6-1. Also Eighth seed Marion Bartoli served 14 double faults as she surprisingly lost 6-2 3-6 6-3 to Croatia's Petra Martic.

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