Top-seed Roger Federer advanced to the second round of the Qatar Open by beating qualifier Andrei Stoliarov 6-2 6-7(4-7) 6-4.

Andre Agassi will finally begin his quest for a second French Open title on the third day of competition at Roland Garros today.

Resuts of today's play:

Lleyton Hewitt booked a date with Britain's Greg Rusedski in the last eight of the Sybase Open in San Jose.