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You are in: Special Events: 2001: French Open: Our Man in Paris |
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Tuesday, 30 July, 2002, 16:09 GMT 17:09 UK
Capriati ponders Grand SlamJennifer Capriati believes "anything is possible" after winning her second major of the year at the French Open. 
Kuerten has greats in his sightsGustavo Kuerten bids to win his third French Open title when he faces Alex Corretja at Roland Garros.
Finalists excited about WimbledonJennifer Capritati and Kim Clijsters both say they are looking forward to playing at Wimbledon this year.
Tricky customer Bahrami shines
BBC Sport Online sees Mansour Bahrami captivate a capacity crowd in the final of the French Open's 'legends' doubles final.
Kuerten happy with 'perfect job'
Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten says he played his "best tennis" against Juan Carlos Ferrero to reach the final of the French Open.
Revolt grows against Wimbledon
Three of the top five players in the world could boycott Wimbledon if the All England Club continues its seeding policy.
Clijsters aiming for final surprise
Jennifer Capriati is favourite to win Saturday's French Open final - but knows Kim Clijsters will be tough to beat.
Hingis bemoans 'mental problems'
Martina Hingis says she lacks the mental toughness to win important tournaments in the middle of the tennis season.
Pressure gets to Henin
Kim Clijsters recovers from a set and 4-2 down to beat compatriot Justine Henin 2-6 7-5 6-3 and book a place in her first Grand Slam final.
Paris in bloom for ladies' day
It's a big day at the French Open for Belgians and flower sellers, with some added colour for the women's semi-finals.
Agassi dismisses Clinton effect
Andre Agassi offers no excuses for his shock defeat by Sebastien Grosjean in the French Open.
Confident Corretja has sights on title
Alex Corretja believes he could not have played better in progressing to the semi-finals of the French Open.
Clinton takes centre stage
Bill Clinton is a distraction to Andre Agassi as the former US President watches his compatriot crash out of the French Open.
Belgium's rising stars
BBC Sport Online looks forward to the French Open women's semi-final clash between Belgians Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin.
Brand ideas at Roland Garros
Roland Garros is not just about professionals playing tennis, reports BBC Sport Online's Alex Perry.
The boys to entertain you
John McEnroe and Henri Leconte will make a return to the French Open during the second week, reports BBC Sport Online's Alex Perry.
Roger's job is Taylor made
BBC Sport Online's Alex Perry meets Davis Cup captain Roger Taylor, whose job sometimes takes him to arduous places like Paris.
Game, sweat, patch
BBC Sport Online's Alex Perry explains how the searing heat of the courts can affect unprepared players at Roland Garros.
Roddick leads new power generation
BBC Sport Online's Alex Perry ponders the prodigious power of Andy Roddick.
Rusedski positive despite defeat
Greg Rusedski admits he got his strategy wrong in his French Open defeat to Fabrice Santoro.
Henman's feat of clay
Tim Henman is enjoying himself on the clay at Roland Garros but is taking nothing for granted.
Rusedski: Best clay court win ever
Greg Rusedski expresses delight over his unlikely defeat of clay court specialist Albert Portas at the French Open.
Schett: Williams was playing 'bad' tennis
Austrian Barbara Schett says that unforced errors from Venus Williams was the cause of the American's downfall at the French Open.
Dokic sweeps to easy win
Jelena Dokic wins the first match at the 2001 French Open, beating Adriana Gersi 6-0 6-0.
Henman happy with French ball
Britain's Tim Henman expresses his delight over the harder ball at the French Open following his first round win.
Kandarr: Mauresmo was 'nervous'
Jana Kandarr says that defeated opponent Amelie Mauresmo was under pressure in front of her home crowd at the French Open.
Kuerten wins in style
Top seed Gustavo Kuerten begins his French Open title defence with an easy win over fellow South American star Guillermo Coria.
British confidence on clay
Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski are in good form on the final day of practice ahead of the French Open.
Davenport forced out of French Open
A knee injury means Lindsay Davenport is the latest big name to withdraw from the French Open.
Kuerten still unsure about Wimbledon
Brazil's Gustavo Kuerten remains uncertain over playing at Wimbledon as he prepares for the French Open.
Barker recalls good old days
BBC presenter and 1976 French Open champion Sue Barker talks about her win and British hopes this year at Roland Garros. |
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