French Open 2011 Photos

French Open 2011: Day 2

May 23, 2011 23:10

Day two of the French Open at the Roland Garros saw many ups, a few downs and a whole lot of excitement. There were brief fights but the strong mostly reigned supreme in the first round. A look at the day's highlights. (AFP and AP images)

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Day two of the French Open at the Roland Garros saw many ups, a few downs and a whole lot of excitement. There were brief fights but the strong mostly reigned supreme in the first round. A look at the day's highlights. (AFP and AP images)
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Local boy Gael Monfils gave some cheer to fans here as he battled a relatively unknown Bjorn Phau of Germany and came back to win 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-0.
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All eyes in the morning were on Novak Djokovic and the Serb did not disappoint. He continued to his 38th win in 2011, beating Thiemo De Bakker of the Netherlands 6-2, 6-1, 6-3.
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In the women's draw, Daniela Huntuchova of Slovakia ran over Shuai Zhang of China in straight sets. She won 6-3, 6-3.
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The biggest joy for the Indians though came when Sania Mirza helped herself to an easy but unexpected win against her German opponent Kristina Barrois. She won 6-3, 6-3.
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Russia's Vera Zvonareva after her match against Lourdes Dominguez Lino of Spain which the former wrapped up in straight sets - 6-3, 6-3.
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Switzerland's Roger Federer had to battle a brief resistance towards the later stages of his match against Spain's Feliciano Lopez. Federer eventually won 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.
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A German spectator waits for his favourite heroes to take to the court as he colours himself in the colours of the national flag.
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Tommy Haas however could not overcome the challenge posed by Turkey's Marsel Ilhan as he eventually lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 4-6, after a thrilling battle.
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Another home boy, Stephane Robert, reacts after registering a win against Tomas Berdych of Chechoslovakia in a gruelling battle.
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Defending champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy had no trouble in cruising into the second round as she beat Melanie Oudin of the United States 6-2, 6-0.

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