Person: Lars Burgsmuller

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Federer advances after battle

World number one Roger Federer was forced to fight for his place in the third round of the Japan Open before clinching a 7-6 (7/2) 7-6 (7/3) victory over Viktor Troicki.

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Roddick in the mood as he powers through

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Safin blows Srichaphan away as Federer opens with easy win

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Defending champion Myskina makes unwanted history in Paris

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Federer and Nadal make bright starts

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Fed express rolls on at Roland Garros

Henin-Hardenne suffers earliest defeat of top seed in grand slam history

A SLUGGISH and pale Justine Henin-Hardenne had her French Open title ripped from her grasp yesterday as the Belgian suffered the earliest defeat of a women’s top seed in the grand slam’s history.

Thu, 27 May, 2004

Coria and Moya progress at Roland Garros

French Open tennis results:

Wed, 26 May, 2004

Feat of clay from Henman

Britain's Tim Henman announced his recovery from a mystery illness with a performance this afternoon of ruthless efficiency against Lars Burgsmuller to take his place in the third round of the French Open.

Wed, 26 May, 2004

Roddick gets early 21st birthday present

Andy Roddick received a 21st birthday present a day early as he defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-3 6-7 (4/7) 6-3 7-6 (10/8) in the second round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003

Routine victory for evergreen Agassi

ANDRE AGASSI admits to feeling his age – but only away from the tennis court.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2003

Agassi through in straight sets

World number one Andre Agassi remained on course for a third Wimbledon final after overcoming gritty German Davis Cup player Lars Burgsmuller in a fine match on Court One.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2003

Hewitt forced to dig deep again

Lleyton Hewitt had to dig deep into his reserves of tenacity and bravery to squeeze into the third round of the French Open.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Draw made for Wimbledon first round

The draw has been made for Wimbledon - and men's top seed Lleyton Hewitt will face Jonas Bjorkman in the first round of Wimbledon.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2002

Burgsmuller blow hands Britain victory

Great Britain were handed a victory over Germany in the ARAG ATP World Team Championship when Lars Burgsmuller was forced to retire from the doubles match in Dusseldorf.

Thu, 23 May, 2002

Tennis: Hingis homes in on title

Top seed Martina Hingis continued her quest to win the only grand slam to have been denied her with a 7-5 6-1 defeat of Australian Rachel McQuillan at the French Open.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2001

Tennis: Safin fined after defeat

French Open officials this afternoon fined ousted second seed Marat Safin £7,050 for failing to attend the mandatory press conference after his defeat by Fabrice Santoro.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2001

Australian Open: Rusedski targets Aussie Open quarters

Greg Rusedski is eyeing a place in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2001

Australina Open: Rusedski enjoys easy victory

Greg Rusedski continues to ride the crest of a wave in the Australian Open.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2001