ANDY MURRAY reflected on one of the most emotional victories of his career after defying an ankle injury and the best efforts of Viktor Troicki to book a place in the quarter-finals of the French Open.

Andy Murray is set to test out his injured ankle in the fourth round of the French Open today knowing this time there will be no helping hand from his opponent.

Novak Djokovic took advantage of an overnight delay to see off Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the third round of the French Open today for his 42nd consecutive victory.

Roger Federer refused to contemplate the potential loss of his world number one status following his shock French Open quarter-final defeat to Robin Soderling.

Andy Roddick today hit out at French Open organisers after he became the biggest male casualty of this year’s tournament.

Andy Roddick today became the biggest male casualty of this year’s French Open after suffering a crushing third-round defeat to Teimuraz Gabashvili.

FRENCH OPEN title favourite Roger Federer is receiving overwhelming support on and off the court as he moves a step closer to greatness.

Serena Williams' hopes of landing a second French Open title were dashed today as she lost to seventh seed Svetlana Kuznetsova at the quarter-final stage in an epic three-setter.

ANDY MURRAY admitted he was left helpless by Fernando Gonzalez’s booming forehand as the Chilean ended the Scot’s impressive run at the French Open at the quarter-final stage, the 12th seed Gonzalez powering his way to a 6-3 3-6 6-0 6-4 win.

Robin Soderling continued his stunning run at the French Open with a straight-set quarter-final victory over 10th seed Nikolay Davydenko this afternoon.

Andy Murray set up a French Open quarter-final clash with Fernando Gonzalez after producing a consistent display against Marin Cilic in straight sets today.

Third seed Venus Williams became the biggest casualty at the French Open as she was beaten in straight sets by inspired Hungarian Agnes Szavay in the third round today.

The Williams sisters both made it into round three of the French Open today - but in very contrasting styles.

Second seed Serena Williams found some welcome form on clay today to cruise into the third round of the French Open.

TOP seed Rafael Nadal last night broke another French Open record as he stayed on course for a fifth successive title with a routine straight-sets victory over Teimuraz Gabashvili in the second round yesterday.

Seventh seed Svetlana Kuznetsova made short work of French Open debutant Claire Feuerstein to seal her place in round two at Roland Garros today.

Top seed Maria Sharapova admitted she felt like a different player in the second set of today’s third-round win over Karin Knapp, as she finally found some form at this year’s French Open.

Katarina Srebotnik described her third-round victory over Serena Williams at the French Open as the best of her career.

A SHOCKED Serena Williams hailed an “unbelievable” performance from Katarina Srebotnik after crashing out of the French Open at the third-round stage yesterday.

Third seed Novak Djokovic secured a second successive straight-sets victory at the French Open to ease into the fourth round.

Fifth seed Serena Williams hailed an “unbelievable” performance from Katarina Srebotnik after crashing out of the French Open at the third-round stage today.

Third seed Jelena Jankovic was forced to battle hard before eventually seeing off first-round opponent Monica Niculescu at the French Open on Monday.

Third seed Novak Djokovic was nowhere near his best as he laboured to a four-set win over Denis Gremelmayr in the first round of the French Open on Sunday.

Justine Henin remained on course for her third straight French Open title thanks to a clinical straight-sets win over fellow heavyweight Serena Williams in the quarter-finals today.

Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic became the first player to secure her place in the semi-finals today of the French Open following a straight-sets victory over Nicole Vaidisova.

Justine Henin and Serena Williams will renew their rivalry today when they meet in the quarter-finals of the French Open.

Rafael Nadal gave another claycourt masterclass today as he passed his first genuine test of this year’s French Open with flying colours to progress untroubled into the quarter-finals.

Carlos Moya’s quest for a second French Open title continued unabated on Monday as he surged into the quarter-finals thanks to a straight-sets victory over veteran Jonas Bjorkman.

Tommy Robredo admits he will be facing “the best player in the world” when he meets Roger Federer in the French Open quarter-finals.

SECOND SEED Maria Sharapova saved two match points before progressing to the quarter-finals of the French Open after an epic fourth-round clash against Patty Schnyder yesterday.

Second seed Maria Sharapova saved two match points before progressing into the quarter-finals of the French Open following an epic fourth-round clash against Patty Schnyder.

Serena Williams set up a potential quarter-final clash with reigning champion Justine Henin at the French Open after steamrolling past Dinara Safina in straight sets on Sunday.

JELENA JANKOVIC’S credentials as a dark horse for the French Open title were further enhanced as she won a high-quality third-round clash against Venus Williams yesterday.

Rafael Nadal insists he is not feeling the pressure of attempting to win a third straight French Open title.

Second-seed Maria Sharapova put aside her injury problems to breeze past America’s Jill Craybas in straight sets in the second round of the French Open.

Lleyton Hewitt was delighted his renowned fighting spirit came to his rescue as he recovered from going two sets down to seal an epic victory over former champion Gaston Gaudio at the French Open.

Second-seed Maria Sharapova put aside her injury problems to breeze past America’s Jill Craybas in straight sets in the second round of the French Open.

Roger Federer was left distinctly unimpressed after he was forced to play the latter part of his second-round win over Thierry Ascione at the French Open in near-darkness last night.

IT was a day to forget for the United States at the French Open yesterday, with their nine-strong contingent of men’s singles players making history for the wrong reasons.

Marat Safin’s French Open campaign was ended at the second-round stage by Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic on Wednesday.

Rafael Nadal got his French Open title defence off to a winning start – but the Spanish king of clay admitted he would need to improve on a sluggish first round performance.

Andy Roddick tried to remain upbeat despite becoming the highest-profile casualty of the 2007 French Open following a four-set defeat to an inspired Igor Andreev.

Three of the dark horses for the women’s title at this year’s French Open progressed comfortably through to the second round early today.

Serena Williams was not having it so easy in her first-round match at the French Open with wet weather making an unwelcome appearance on Suzanne Lenglen court.