Rafael Nadal underlined his status as the undisputed king of the claycourt today as he destroyed Roger Federer in the final of the French Open.

Roger Federer is sure he will one day end his Roland Garros hoodoo and claim the only grand-slam title yet to elude him.

RAFAEL NADAL admitted feeling like “a more complete player” after sweeping to a third straight French Open title with a four-set victory over Roger Federer in yesterday’s final.

Justine Henin and Serena Williams will renew their rivalry today when they meet in the quarter-finals of the French Open.

World number one Roger Federer secured a French Open second-round date with France’s Thierry Ascione after wrapping up a straight-sets victory over Michael Russell at Roland Garros.

Rain seems to be the only factor capable of stalling Roger Federer as the Swiss star looks on the verge of making short work of Michael Russell in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros.

EIGHTH seed Svetlana Kuznetsova claimed she had taken advantage of tactical naivety on Nicole Vaidisova’s part as she set up a meeting with Justine Henin-Hardenne in tomorrow’s French Open final.

CLAY-COURT king Rafael Nadal was unable to hide his delight after setting a new record for consecutive wins on the surface, and securing his place in the second round of the French Open.

Eighth seed David Nalbandian is the third Argentinian through to the semi-finals of the French Open at Roland Garros.

French veteran Fabrice Santoro triumphed over compatriot Arnaud Clement in the longest match in tennis history at Roland Garros today.