French Open 145;06 Day three

The French Open suffered a big blow on Tuesday, when Andy Roddick had to withdraw mid-way against Spaniard Alberto Martin citing a left ankle injury.

Upsets of the day

8226; The French Open suffered a big blow on Tuesday, when Andy Roddick had to withdraw mid-way against Spaniard Alberto Martin citing a left ankle injury.The American 5th seed was trailing 4-6, 5-7, 0-1 before calling it off.

8226; Coming into the French Open with three clay court titles under her belt, two-time semi-finalist and 3rd seed Nadia Petrova suffered a shock 2-6, 2-6 defeat at the hands of Japan8217;s Akiko Morigami.

Ace count

18th seed Swede Thomas Johansson fired 25 aces, yet bowed out against Belgian Christophe Rochus in five sets, 6-3, 7-5, 4-6, 4-6, 2-6.

Coming Up

8226; Maria Sharapova who survived a first round scare takes on Czech Iveta Benesova.

8226; Roger Federer after a shaky start to his French Open campaign will hope to get past Alejandro Falla comfortably.

Performer of the Day

Six months since ending her semi-retirement due to foot and ankle injuries, Martina Hingis is counted among the favorites here. And, the Swiss former World No 1 and two-time runner-up won her first Roland Garros match in five years, dropping just four games against American Lisa Raymond. Hingis has now won seven consecutive clay court matches since her triumph in Rome.

Daily Drama

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The face-off between two rising stars, Scotland8217;s Andy Murray and Frenchman Gael Monfils had all the ingredients of a dramatic contest 8212; injury, disputed calls, numerous breaks, a tie-break and five sets. Murray battled a back injury before bowing out 4-6, 7-6 7-2, 6-1, 2-6, 1-6 to a warm applause. A muted reception was in store for the local player who questioned half-a-dozen line calls

Indians to watch out for

8226; Mahesh Bhupathi and his new Belgian partner Xavier Malisse will take on Gilles Muller and Christophe Rochus in their opening match.

8226; After an ignominious first round exit in the singles event, Sania Mirza will hope for a swing in fortune, when she and her Slovakian partner Janette Husarova lock horns against Catalina Castano and C Martinez Granados.