Russians impress at Roland Garros

The Russian contingent at Roland Garros have enjoyed a successful day with number two seed Maria Sharapova leading the charge into the women’s fourth round.

Elena Bovina, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Nadia Petrova were also victorious, joining Elena Dementieva and Elena Likhovtseva in the next round to give Russia six players in the last 16, while Belgian Justine Henin-Hardenne also progressed.