Shaken but not stirred, Federer tames Robredo

PARIS: Roger Federer's 36-set record winning streak in grand slam tournaments was snapped by Tommy Robredo on Tuesday but that did not stop the Swiss from sweeping into the French Open semi-finals with a 7-5 1-6 6-1 6-2 victory.

Henin on track to match Seles' Paris best

PARIS: Justine Henin's absence from the season's opening grand slam in Australia appears to have increased her hunger to succeed in the French Open.

Ahead of 2010 World Cup, Africa struggles with image

JOHANNESBURG: Two soccer related disasters in Africa at the weekend have set back efforts to project a positive image of the 2010 World Cup finals.

Sorenstam hits out at Wie injury

WASHINGTON: A row between the world's two best known women golfers is raising the temperature for this week's LPGA Championship, with Annika Sorenstam saying Michelle Wie lacked class in dealing with a wrist injury.

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Djokovic continues Serbian surge after reaching semis

PARIS: Novak Djokovic continued Serbia's French Open surge yesterday when he defeated Igor Andreev of Russia in straight sets to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal.

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Hewitt tips Nadal to complete hat-trick

PARIS: Lleyton Hewitt got a close look at Rafael Nadal's game on Monday and saw nothing to change his opinion that the Spaniard is untouchable at Roland Garros.

Ranieri named as new Juventus coach

MILAN: Claudio Ranieri has signed a three-year deal as the new coach of Juventus, the club announced on Monday.

Tough coach with a charming streak

Claudio Ranieri has signed a three-year deal as the new coach of Juventus, the club announced on Monday.

Ducks move to within one win of first Stanley Cup crown

OTTAWA, Canada: Andy McDonald scored twice in the second period and Dustin Penner potted the winner in the final frame as Anaheim edged Ottawa 3-2, moving to within one victory of a National Hockey League championship.

Henin, Sharapova storm into semis

PARIS: Two-time defending champion Justine Henin and world number two Maria Sharapova stormed into the semi-finals of the French Open yesterday in straight sets.