Anastasia Myskina’s defence of the French Open crown she won in glorious fashion last year ended with a whimper today as she crashed out in the opening round of this year’s event at Roland Garros.

Top seed Roger Federer remains on course to win his third Grand Slam of the year after advancing to the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows thanks to a walkover.

Venus Williams shook off a few flakes of rust this afternoon to take her place in the Wimbledon second round.

Australian Open winner Jennifer Capriati reached the semi-finals of the WTA US Indoor tournament in Oklahoma City with a 6-4 3-6 6-4 triumph over fellow American Lisa Raymond.