French Open Finals: Li's Historic Win, Doubles Results, Rafa Meets Roger Once Again

06/04/11 • -1 min

James Waterson reports on the latest news from Roland Garros. Li Na became China’s first Grand Slam singles champion after she defeated Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 7-6 (0). Meanwhile, the second-seeded team of Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor overcame Eduardo Schwank and Juan Sebastian Cabal, the team who upset the Bryan brothers in the semifinals. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will rekindle their Grand Slam rivalry tomorrow, and Bjorn Fratangelo, a 17-year-old who trains in Florida, will try to be the first American junior to win the French Open since John McEnroe did in 1977. Finally, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and Marion Bartoli have withdrawn from their pre-Wimbledon warm-up tournaments, and Andy Murray is doubtful for Queen’s.

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Nadal & Federer Win French Open Semis, Djoker Streak Ends, Women’s Doubles Title, Masha Sick

Lauren Lynch reports the latest news at the French Open men’s semifinals and women’s doubles final. Rafael Nadal beat Andy Murray to race Roger Federer for another Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. Federer ended Djokovic’s 41-0 streak and chance at breaking McEnroe’s record. After an exhausting 3 weeks, Maria Sharapova reported sick and will not play in Birmingham. Chris Evert will join the ESPN commentators for the upcoming majors. Francesca Schiavone will face Li Na tomorrow to defend her title.

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French Open Finals - Rafa Battles Roger & An American Boy Storms Paris

James Waterson reports the latest new for Tennis Now on the final day of the 2011 French Open. Rafael Nadal outlasts Roger Federer in four tough sets. The Spaniard holds on to his world number one ranking for now, but Federer's strong appearance on clay further strengthens the convictions of many that he may be the greatest player of all time, including his opponent Nadal. Boys' and girls' results also follow.