Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer danced with danger at the French Open on Tuesday but there was to be no last tango in Paris as both emerged victorious to set up a repeat of last year's semi-final.
Roger Federer believes baby-faced David Goffin, who gave him an almighty French Open scare on Sunday, has the weapons to become a future Grand Slam contender.
Having just secured his maiden French Open quarterfinal spot, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga threw the gauntlet down to world No 1 Novak Djokovic on Monday but did not exactly sound full of confidence.
French Open champion Li Na's title defence ended on Monday when she was knocked out in a flurry of errors by Kazakh qualifier Yaroslava Shvedova 3-6 6-2 6-0.
Having missed out on an Olympic medal on home soil four years ago, Li Na is looking forward to one more try at the London Games.
Victoria Azarenka was knocked out of the French Open fourth round on Sunday and could now lose her world number one ranking.
Maria Sharapova admitted on Saturday that a selfish streak can power her to a first French Open title even if it means spectators may question if they are getting value for money.
Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki made an angry exit from the French Open on Saturday and demanded Roland Garros adopt line judging technology in common with the three other Grand Slams.
Defending champion Li Na of China reached the French Open last 16 on Saturday after beating Christina McHalea of the United States 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.
Defending champion Li Na raced into the French Open third round when she brushed aside Frenchwoman Stephane Foretz Gacon 6-0 6-2 on Thursday.
China's Zheng Jie has turned her focus to the doubles and the upcoming London Olympic Games after being eliminated in the singles at the French Open.
On a sleepy Roland Garros afternoon, Roger Federer found himself discussing life lessons in tennis, carrying the Swiss flag at the Olympics ... and Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee.
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