Roger Federer managed by the skin of his teeth to avoid following Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon and then claimed it is great to see giant-killings back in the men’s game.

Former world number one Andy Roddick will take on fellow American John Isner in the semi-final of the Winston-Salem Open after they won their respective quarter-finals against Juan Monaco and Marcos Baghdatis.

Novak Djokovic was made to work hard for his place in the second round at Wimbledon, coming from a set down to see off Frenchman Julien Benneteau.

RUSSIA’S Dinara Safina mounted an astonishing comeback from a set and 2-5 down to send top seed Maria Sharapova crashing out of the French Open in an epic fourth round battle yesterday.

Roger Federer was made to battle every inch of the way as he posted an impressive victory over home favourite Julien Benneteau at the French Open today.

Andy Murray finished off Frenchman Julien Benneteau in just 26 minutes to book a high-profile third round clash with third seed Andy Roddick at Wimbledon tomorrow.

DEFENDING champion Rafael Nadal confirmed there was still room for improvement after securing a place in the semi-finals of the French Open yesterday.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal confirmed there was still room for improvement after securing a place in the semi-finals of the French Open today.