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Win by Blake means US men top ‘07 effort (AP)
To James Blake, 1-0 sounds a lot better than 0-9. A year after all nine U.S. men competing at the French Open lost in the first round, Blake won his opener at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament Sunday, beating former top-10 player Rainer Schuettler 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 (3). “We’ve already done more,” the No.

Henin certain she won’t play again (AP)
Justine Henin is certain that she’s done playing tennis. “I don’t think I will ever come back. I think that it’s important just to move on,” Henin said at Roland Garros on Saturday, the day before the French Open starts. Earlier this month, she became the first woman to retire while No. 1 in the WTA rankings, opting not to try for a fourth consecutive French Open championship.

Back at Roland Garros, retired Henin rules out comeback
Justine Henin is certain that she’s done playing tennis. “I don’t think I will ever come back. I think that it’s important just to move on,” Henin said at Roland Garros on Saturday, the day before the French Open starts. Earlier this month, she became the first woman to retire while No. 1 in the WTA rankings, opting not to try for a fourth consecutive French Open championship.