Results so far from Round 1 at Wimbledon.

David Nalbandian set out to prove his appearance in last year’s final was no flash in the pan with an impressive first round victory at Wimbledon.

JUAN CARLOS FERRERO broke his Grand Slam duck and ensured the French Open men’s singles crown stayed in Spanish hands with yesterday’s 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 demolition of Dutch newcomer Martin Verkerk.

Spain‘s Juan Carlos Ferrero won the French Open men‘s singles title today, defeating unseeded Dutchman Martin Verkerk 6-1 6-3 6-2 in a one-sided final.

Juan Carlos Ferrero cruised into the French Open final with a straight-sets defeat of fellow Spaniard Albert Costa.

French Open, Roland Garros, Paris

SPANISH grit prevailed at Roland Garros yesterday as defending men’s champion Albert Costa and the player he beat to win last year’s French Open final, Juan Carlos Ferrero, clawed their way through to a semi-final rematch.

VENUS WILLIAMS left Court Philippe Chatrier in the French Open to a sprinkling of boos, as Vera Zvonareva ended one of the most historic runs in world tennis and set up an all-Russian quarter final.

AMERICAN stars Andre Agassi and Serena Williams turned up the heat at the French Open yesterday on a scorching day on the centre-court.

Inconsistency has dogged Roger Federer in his short career and that was perfectly illustrated today when the world number five was sent packing from the French Open by a virtual unknown from Peru.

JENNIFER CAPRIATI became the first women’s defending champion in Australian Open history to be knocked out in the first round in a dramatic opening day upset yesterday.

While others at the US Open had just another day at the office, Marat Safin was forced to put in some overtime.