Men's semi-finals to get underway at Roland Garros

The French Open men's semi-finals are due to get underway at Roland Garros in Paris today.

World number one Roger Federer faces Spanish teenager Rafael Nadal in the most eagerly-awaited tie of the men's draw so far.

In the other semi-final, Nikolay Davydenko of Russia faces unseeded Argentinian Mariano Puerta.

Yesterday, home favourite Mary Pierce and 10th seed Justine Henin-Hardenne both won their last-four clashes to book places in the women's final on Saturday.