French Open Day 5

At least one prominent male member of the English-speaking world still loves to contest long five-setters again the elite clay-courters. In another sign that he is planning to be heard from the majors this year, Australian Lleyton Hewitt knocked out 2004 champion Gaston Gaudio 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round on Thursday.

Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Patty Schnyder, Sybille Bammer, Jelena Jankovic (defeated Venus Williams), Marion Bartoli (defeated Elena Dementieva), Tathiana Garbin, Nicole Vaidisova all advanced into the 4th round.

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