Roger Federer gave French wild card Maxime Teixeira a grand slam lesson in the second round of the French Open this morning.

World number one and six-time reigning champion Rafael Nadal made an effortless start to his defence of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters.

Rafael Nadal will begin his campaign for an unprecedented seventh straight Monte Carlo Rolex Masters title today with the praise of his great rival Roger Federer ringing in his ears.

Eighth seed Nadia Petrova overcame a poor showing in the first set to book her place in the second round of the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament in New Haven.

Third seed David Ferrer opened his SkiStar Swedish Open campaign today with a comfortable 6-3 7-5 victory over Italy's world number 86 Fabio Fognini in Bastad.