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Federer moves on at Roland Garros Roger Federer

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Federer moves on at Roland Garros
Roger Federer made a winning return to the French Open, the only Grand Slam title he has never won. The top-ranked Federer beat Sam Querrey of the United States 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 Monday in the first round at Roland Garros, where the 12-time major champion is trying to become only the sixth man to complete a career Grand Slam. Federer was broken once early in the first set, but he managed to win five times on Querrey’s serve. “It’s always difficult in the first round at Grand Slams,” Federer said.

Tanner charged with grand theft in Toyota case
Former tennis star Roscoe Tanner has been arraigned on felony theft charges in Knox County. According to information from the Knox County General Sessions Court, Tanner is accused of writing a $72,263.43 check to a Knoxville Toyota dealership for two Toyota Highlanders and refusing to return the vehicles when the check bounced. Tanner appeared in court Wednesday for the arraignment but did not enter a plea. A court hearing is set for July 8.

Nadal improves to 22-0 at French with easy win

Davydenko brushes aside Johansson
Nikolay Davydenko opens his French Open campaign with a comprehensive 6-3 6-3 6-3 win over Sweden’s Thomas Johansson.

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