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 Tennis: 2006 French Open Results and Latest Updates
2006 French Open
Men's Singles
Round 1 ended after three days of competition with most of the seeded players surviving but two prominent players crashed out. 5th seed Andy Rod**** (USA) was eliminated by Alberto Martin (ESP) 4-6,5-7,0-1; former Australian Open champion Marat Safin (RUS) lost to 9th seed Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) 3-6,6-1,3-6,1-6 although this wasn't too much of an upset.
Other upsets :
16th seed Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) lost to Raemon Sluiter (NED) 2-6,6-7,1-2
17th seed Robby Ginepri (USA) lost to Albert Montanes (ESP) 3-6,7-6,1-6,4-6
18th seed Thomas Johansson (SWE) lost to Christophe Rochus (BEL) 6-3,7-5,4-6,4-6,2-6
Women's Singles
A huge upset occurred in the first round for the women's singles. Akiko Morigami (JPN) took down 3rd seed Nadia Petrova (RUS) 6-2,6-2 with surprising ease. Petrova had won the German Open recently on clay against defending French Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) and was considered a strong contender for this tournament.
Other upsets:
18th seed Elena Likhovtseva (RUS) lost to Karolina Sprem (CRO) 1-6,1-6
23rd seed Tatiana Golovin (FRA) lost to Zheng Jie (CHN) 3-6,6-7
28th seed Lucie Safarova (CZE) lost to Anda Perianu (ROM) 1-6,6-7
30th seed Klara Koukalova (CZE) lost to Tathiana Garbin (ITA) 6-2,4-6,1-6
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Men's Singles
9th seed Fernando Gonzalez (CHI), who took out Marafat Safin (RUS) in the first round, became the second highest seed to be eliminated after 5th seed Andy Rod**** (USA). Gonzalez lost to Novak Djokovic (SCG) in five sets 4-6,1-6,6-3,6-4,1-6.
2006 Australian Open surprise finalist Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) also fell in the second round, losing to Julien Benneteau (FRA) 6-3,4-6,3-6,7-6,4-6.
Other upsets :
21st seed Sebastien Grosjean (FRA) lost to Martin Vassallo Arguello (ARG) 6-1,4-6,6-4,5-7,2-6
26th seed Jose Acasuso (ARG) lost to Lukas Dlouhy (CZE) 6-4,6-7,3-6,1-6
Women's Singles
Several minor seeds fell in the second round.
22nd seed Ai Sugiyama (JPN) lost to Aravane Rezai (FRA) 6-4,4-6,3-6
25th seed Marion Bartoli (FRA) lost to Jelena Jankovic (SCG) 6-2,4-6,1-6
27th seed Anna Chakvetadze (RUS) lost to Li Na (CHN) 5-7,3-6
29th seed Sofia Arvidsson (SWE) lost to Julia Vakulenko (UKR) 1-6,5-7
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Re: Tennis: 2006 French Open Results and Latest Updates
Men's Singles
Six of the remaining seven top eight seeds advanced into the fourth round whilst two seeded German players fell in the third round. Another American top seed bit the dust -- 8th seed James Blake (USA) crashed out in his third round match against 25th seed Gael Monfils (FRA) 2-6,7-6,6-7,7-5,4-6. 13th seed Nicolas Kiefer (GER) retired after losing the first set 1-6 to 20th seed Tomas Berdych (CZE); 23rd seed Tommy Haas (GER) was bundled out by Novak Djokovic (SCG) 5-7,1-6,6-7.
Progress of Top 8 seeds :
1. Roger Federer (SUI) - Nicolas Massu (CHI)[32] 6-1,6-2,6-7,7-5
2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) - Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA)[29] 5-7,6-4,6-4,6-4
3. David Nalbandian (ARG) - Dmitry Tursunov (RUS)[31] 2-6,5-7,6-4,6-2,6-4
4. Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) - Juan Monaco (ARG) 4-6,5-7,6-3,6-4,6-2
5. Andy Rod**** (USA) out in 1st round
6. Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) - Carlos Moya (ESP)[30] 6-1,7-5,6-3
7. Tommy Robredo (ESP) - Lukas Dlouhy (CZE) 6-1,6-4,6-2
8. James Blake (USA) out in 3rd round.
Other upsets :
11th seed Radek Stepanek (CZE) lost to Julien Benneteau (FRA) 7-5,5-7,6-7,3-6
15th seed David Ferrer (ESP) lost to Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo (ESP) 6-7,5-7,4-6
27th seed Olivier Rochus (BEL) lost to Alberto Martin (ESP) 5-7,6-4,7-6,1-6,4-6
Women's Singles
The women's singles third round saw another top seed eliminated from the tournament. 6th seed Elena Dementieva (RUS) lost to 31st seed Shahar Peer (ISR) 4-6,5-7.
Progress of Top 8 seeds :
1. Amelie Mauresmo (FRA) - Jelena Jankovic (SCG) 6-3,6-3
2. Kim Clijsters (BEL) - A. Medina Garriques (ESP) 6-3,6-4
3. Nadia Petrova out in 1st round.
4. Maria Sharapova - Alicia Molik (AUS) 6-0,7-5
5. Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) Tathiana Garbin (ITA) 6-4,6-0
6. Elena Dementieva (RUS) out in 3rd round.
7. Patty Schnyder (SUI) - Julia Vakulenko (UKR) 2-6,7-5,6-0
8. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) - Li Na (CHN) 6-3,7-6
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Re: Tennis: 2006 French Open Results and Latest Updates
Men's Singles
Defending champion Rafael Nadal (ESP)[2] reached the quarter-finals with a 6-2,5-7,6-4,6-2 victory against 14th seed Lleyton Hewitt (AUS). Hewitt crumbled under the intensity of Nadal's consistent and powerful game.
Top seed Roger Federer (SUI) and 3rd seed David Nalbandian (ARG) both cruised into the quarter-finals with straight-set wins against their opponents. 6th seed Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) ousted 10th seed Gaston Gaudio (ARG) in four sets.
Minor upsets :
7th seed Tommy Robredo (ESP) lost to 12th seed Mario Ancic (CRO) 4-6,6-4,6-2,4-6,5-7
25th seed Gael Monfils (FRA) lost to Novak Djokovic (SCG) 5-7,6-7,3-6
Women's Singles
Three top seeds crashed out in the 4th round; the biggest upset was top seed Amelie Mauresmo's 7-6,1-6,2-6 loss to 16th seed Nicole Vaidisova (CZE). 4th seed Maria Sharapova (RUS), who normally advanced deep into later rounds in previous Grand Slams, fell to compatriot Dinara Safina (RUS) 5-7,6-2,5-7. 12th-seeded Wimbledon champion Venus Williams (USA) eliminated 7th seed Patty Schnyder (SUI) 4-6,6-3,6-2 in another 4th-round match. In a battle between defending and past French Open champions, Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) easily moved past Anastasia Myskina (RUS)[10] 6-1,6-4.
Other top seeds :
2. Kim Clijsters (BEL) - Daniela Hantuchova (SVK)[15] 6-1,6-4
8. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) - Francesca Schiavone (ITA)[9] 1-6,6-4,6-4
12. Martina Hingis (SUI) - Shahar Peer (ISR)[31] 6-3,2-6,6-3
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Re: Tennis: 2006 French Open Results and Latest Updates
Men's Singles
All the top four seeds made the semi-finals.
Top seed Roger Federer demonstrated his improving finesse on clay with an easy 6-4,6-3,6-4 win over 12th seed Mario Ancic (CRO). Defending champion Rafael Nadal (ESP) was swift and sharp going 6-4,6-4 up in the match against Novak Djokovic (SCG), before Djokovic retired due to a back injury. 3rd seed David Nalbandian (ARG) faced a much tougher match against 6th seed Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) but still prevailed 6-3,6-3,2-6,6-4. 4th seed Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) dominated his quarter-final match against Julien Benneteau (FRA) 6-2,6-2,6-3.
Women's Singles
Only 2nd-seeded US Open champion Kim Clijsters (BEL) reached the quarter-finals amongst the top four seeds, and she survived in a 7-6,6-1 match against former World No. 1 Martina Hingis (SUI)[12] to reach the semis. Defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL)[5] ousted Anna-Lena Groenefeld (GER)[13] 7-5,6-2 to set up an all-Belgian semi-final against Clijsters. 16th seed Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) continued her dream run with a 6-7,6-1,6-3 upset of Wimbledon champion Venus Williams (USA)[11]. Former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS)[8], who appeared to have regained her former spark recently, downed compatriot Dinara Safina (RUS)[14] 7-6,6-0 to reach the semi-finals.
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Re: Tennis: 2006 French Open Results and Latest Updates
Men's Singles
The awaited showdown between Nadal the King on clay and King Federer, who's seeking to complete a Grand Slam, has materialised. Roger Federer (SUI) moved into his first French Open final after 3rd seed David Nalbandian (ARG) retired due to injury; Federer was leading 3-6,6-4,5-2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) rolled past 4th seed Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) 6-4,6-2,7-6 in the other semi-final. Nadal and Federer have met several times on clay this season and although Nadal won in all their encounters, Federer was also getting closer each time they played. The question for the final will be whether Nadal can retain his French Open title with an unbeatable winning streak on claycourt or will Federer achieve the Grand Slam by seizing this rare opportunity to win on his worst surface. Regardless of the outcome, Nadal will still remain the King of clay for this season and amongst current players. Similarly, even if Federer falter at the final hurdle, his Grand Slam records on each surface are still very remarkable.
Women's Singles
Defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) dominated her semi-final match against 2nd seed Kim Clijsters (BEL) to win 6-3,6-2. 8th seed Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) halted the run of dark horse Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) 5-7,7-6,6-2 in the other semi-final with an ace on match-point.
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2006 French Open Women's Singles Final
Justine Henin-Hardenne captured her third French Open title with a convincing 6-4,6-4 win against Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS). It was also her second title in a row. The two finalists were evenly matched but Henin-Hardenne played the important points better and was more consistent. Kuznetsova relied on her powerful strokes to unsettle Henin-Hardenne but had trouble hitting within the lines. Kuznetsova even went up 2-0 early in the second set, which raised anticipation for a thrilling third set, but Henin-Hardenne broke right back to remain competitive in that set. Henin-Hardenne had a far lower 1st-serve percentage than her opponent but also made less unforced errors.
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Re: Tennis: 2006 French Open Results and Latest Updates
2006 French Open Men's Singles Final
Rafael Nadal (ESP) successfully defended his French Open title and also extended his winning streak on clay to 60 matches. Nadal started slow and fell 1-6 to Roger Federer (SUI) in the first set, but regrouped to pull even in the second set (6-1). Nadal dictated the rallies in the next two sets to clinch a 1-6,6-1,6-4,6-4 victory. Federer made many more unforced errors in the last three sets compared to Nadal and that cost him his first French Open title and the Non-Calendar-Year Grand Slam. To have a better chance next year, Federer will need to strengthen his game with more power in his shots.
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