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Swear 'n' volley

Zhang advances, Zheng bounced

PARIS - Zhang Shuai, the highest-ranked Chinese player, came from behind in both sets to defeat Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-5, 6-4 on Monday and advance to the second round of the French Open, while compatriot Zheng Saisai lost 7-5, 6-2 to world No 3 Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic.

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"I'll stick with my answers about tennis and sport. Politics is something that is not my big interest at the moment. I do follow it, of course, because it is part of my life, part of everyone's lives. So I'm aware of what's happening. But more than that, I can't say."

Flamboyant Francesca flirting with one final fling

PARIS - There were moments during what might - or might not, depending on the day and her mood - have been 2010 champion Francesca Schiavone's last French Open match that she got rather emotional on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Kerber's quick kaput makes Open history

PARIS - Germany's Angelique Kerber has not been playing anything like a world No 1 this season, and on Sunday she became the first top-seeded woman in the professional era to lose in the opening round of the French Open.

Global spotlight focusing on Zhuhai

Tickets for the Oct 31-Nov 5 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai are now on sale.

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Feng gets her game in gear

ANN ARBOR, Michigan - Feng Shanshan won in Malaysia and Japan during an impressive stretch toward the end of the 2016 season.

IBF initiative putting titles on Belt and Road

The International Boxing Federation has become the first global sports organization to integrate China's groundbreaking Belt and Road Initiative into a high-profile championship series.

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Wenger stays coy after Wembley win

LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he remained in the dark about his future after steering his side to a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Exiting Enrique's eulogy to 'extraterrestrial' Messi

MADRID - Barcelona fans have many more years to enjoy Lionel Messi, assured outgoing coach Luis Enrique after the Argentine handed his boss a successful send-off in a 3-1 Copa del Rey final win over Alaves.