2009 French Open

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2009 French Open
Roland Garros Poster 2009.jpg
Date24 May – 7 June 2009
Edition108
Category79th Grand Slam (ITF)
Surface Clay
LocationParis (XVIe), France
Venue Stade Roland Garros
Champions
Men's singles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer
Women's singles
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Men's doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lukáš Dlouhý / Flag of India.svg Leander Paes
Women's doubles
Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues / Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Mixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber / Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
Wheelchair men's singles
Flag of Japan.svg Shingo Kunieda
Wheelchair women's singles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Esther Vergeer
Wheelchair men's doubles
Flag of France.svg Stéphane Houdet / Flag of France.svg Michaël Jérémiasz
Wheelchair women's doubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Korie Homan / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Esther Vergeer
Boys' singles
Flag of Sweden.svg Daniel Berta
Girls' singles
Flag of France.svg Kristina Mladenovic
Boys' doubles
Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Draganja / Flag of Croatia.svg Dino Marcan
Girls' doubles
Flag of Romania.svg Elena Bogdan / Flag of Thailand.svg Noppawan Lertcheewakarn
Legends under 45 doubles
Flag of France.svg Cédric Pioline / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Paul Haarhuis
Legends over 45 doubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd / Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
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The 2009 French Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 113th edition of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam event of the year. It took place at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from May 24 through June 7, 2009.

Contents

Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic were the defending champions. Both failed to defend their titles, losing to Robin Söderling and Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round, respectively. Nadal's loss to Söderling was his first defeat in the tournament since debuting in 2005, and would remain his sole loss at the tournament until the 2015 French Open. Söderling proceeded to defeat Nikolay Davydenko and Fernando González on his way to the final, where he was defeated by Roger Federer. By winning the French Open, Federer equalled Pete Sampras' then-record of 14 Grand Slam titles, and completed his Career Grand Slam by winning the tournament; he had lost the previous three finals to Nadal. Svetlana Kuznetsova, the runner-up to Justine Henin-Hardenne in 2006, was the women's champion this year. She defeated World No. 1 Dinara Safina in the final, avenging a semi-final loss to the same opponent in 2008.

Notable stories

Rafael Nadal record winning streak, and loss to Robin Söderling

Entering the tournament, four-time champion Rafael Nadal was unbeaten in French Open singles matches, having won every match and tournament since his debut in 2005. His victory against Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili in the second round on May 27 was his 30th consecutive win, breaking the record for the longest French Open winning streak by a man or woman, held by Chris Evert, who won 29 consecutive matches. Nadal extended the record to 31 consecutive matches by beating Lleyton Hewitt on May 29.

In his fourth round match on May 31, Nadal was defeated by World No. 23 Robin Söderling in four sets, 2–6, 7–6, 4–6, 6–7. [1] [2] The upset result ended Nadal's French Open winning streak at 31 matches. Söderling had never previously reached the fourth round of any Grand Slam tournament, and had never previously beaten Nadal in three attempts, although he had taken him to five sets at Wimbledon in 2007. Söderling proceeded to reach the final, defeating Nikolay Davydenko in straight sets and Fernando González in five sets before losing to Roger Federer in his first Grand Slam final appearance.

Of the upset result, former three-time French Open champion Mats Wilander stated that "Everybody's in a state of shock, I would think. At some point, Nadal was going to lose. But nobody expected it to happen today, and maybe not this year. Now it's a matter of: There's a tournament to be won." [3] Nadal would begin another streak the next year, and did not lose another match at the tournament until the 2015 French Open, when he lost to Novak Djokovic.

Maria Sharapova's comeback

Maria Sharapova after her third round win against Yaroslava Shvedova. Sharapova Shvedova Roland Garros 2009.jpg
Maria Sharapova after her third round win against Yaroslava Shvedova.

After nearly a year out of the sport due to a serious shoulder injury which forced her to miss the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2008 US Open and her Australian Open title defence, Maria Sharapova, who started at World No. 53 by the time the entry list was released, then plummeted to as low as World No. 126 during her time away from the sport, entered the tournament ranked World No. 102 at the start of the tournament, and surprised many by reaching the quarter-finals, where she was defeated 6–0, 6–2 by Dominika Cibulková (Sharapova had to defend a match point at 0–6, 0–5 down). Sharapova, unseeded at a Grand Slam for the first time since 2003, had won all of her first four matches in three sets.

Federer's Career Grand Slam

Roger Federer won the finals, against Robin Söderling to finally win the French Open tournament for the first time in his career, after he was beaten in three previous finals by Nadal. With this win, he completed his career Grand Slam, titles in all four Grand Slam tournaments in his career. He became the third male player in the Open era (after Rod Laver and Andre Agassi) and sixth male player in tennis history overall to accomplish the feat.

Singles players

Men's singles
Women's singles

Day-by-day summaries

Day 1 (May 24)

Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan became the first male winner at this year's French Open. French favourites Julie Coin and Mathieu Montcourt enjoyed safe passages through to the second round, but compatriot Mathilde Johansson was unable to use the crowd's advantage, falling to Vitalia Diatchenko 2–6, 6–2, 10–8. Lleyton Hewitt came from 2 tiebreak sets down, taking a third set tiebreak and eventually the match over the 26th seeded Croat Ivo Karlović, winning 6–7(1), 6–7(4), 7–6(4), 6–4, 6–3, to cause the first upset of a seed in the tournament. Karlovic set the new record for the greatest number of aces in the match, serving 55, but couldn't find a way to win. [4] French wildcard Josselin Ouanna came from two sets to one behind to defeat Marcel Granollers, 7–5, 2–6, 3–6, 7–6(2), 6–1. However, Amélie Mauresmo lost to Anna-Lena Grönefeld 6–4, 6–3, to add to her history of early-round exits at Roland Garros. However, seventh seed Gilles Simon recovered from a tight clash with Wayne Odesnik, 4–6, 7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 6–3. Former French Open champion Gastón Gaudio made a disappointing start to his grand slam comeback, losing in straight sets to Radek Štěpánek 6–3, 6–4, 6–1.

Matches on main courts [5]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Ana Ivanovic (8) Flag of Italy.svg Sara Errani 7–6(3), 6–3
Men's singles 1st round Flag of Russia.svg Marat Safin (20) Flag of France.svg Alexandre Sidorenko (WC)6–4, 6–4, 6–4
Men's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Gilles Simon (7) Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Odesnik 3–6, 7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 6–3
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo (16)6–4, 6–3
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Russia.svg Vitalia Diatchenko (Q) Flag of France.svg Mathilde Johansson 2–6, 6–2, 10–8
Men's singles 1st round Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Verdasco (8) Flag of France.svg Florent Serra 6–2, 6–1, 6–4
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova (11) Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Embree (WC)6–1, 6–2
Men's singles 1st round Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray (3) Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Ignacio Chela 6–2, 6–2, 6–1

Day 2 (May 25)

World number one and top seed Dinara Safina thrashed British Number one Anne Keothavong, 6–0, 6–0 in the first match on Philippe Chatrier, followed by ATP World Tour Champion and four-time defending champion, top seed Rafael Nadal defeating Brazilian qualifier Marcos Daniel 7–5, 6–4, 6–3. Second seed Roger Federer followed with a comfortable victory over Alberto Martín 6–4, 6–3, 6–2. Third seed Venus Williams struggled against Bethanie Mattek-Sands, but won 6–1, 4–6, 6–2. French wildcard Guillaume Rufin, who turned 19 on day 3, upset Eduardo Schwank, who reached the second week last year, 6–1, 6–3, 6–3 to the delight of French fans. However, fans were disappointed to see their Nicolas Devilder fall in five sets (despite holding a two sets to love lead) to seventeenth seed Stanislas Wawrinka, 6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4. More disappointment came when Romain Jouan, another wildcard, fell 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 to sixth seed Andy Roddick. However, more good news for American fans followed when Fed Cup heroine Alexa Glatch stunned Flavia Pennetta 6–1, 6–1, to advance to the second round. Kateryna Bondarenko upset Patty Schnyder, and 13th seed Marion Bartoli recovered in an all-French affair to beat Pauline Parmentier 3–6, 6–1, 6–3. Two more French wild cards fell as Uzbekistan's Akgul Amanmuradova defeated Irena Pavlovic and Australian Jarmila Groth beat Kinnie Laisné. Seeds Nikolay Davydenko, Robin Söderling, and Zheng Jie also advanced. Another of the day's upsets came at the hands Colombia's Mariana Duque Mariño, who beat former Top 5 player and 26th seeded Russia's Anna Chakvetadze, winning 3–6, 6–4, 6–4.

Matches on main courts [6]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Keothavong 6–0, 6–0
Men's singles 1st round Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal (1) Flag of Brazil.svg Marcos Daniel (Q)7–5, 6–4, 6–3
Men's singles 1st round Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (2) Flag of Spain.svg Alberto Martín 6–4, 6–3, 6–2
Women's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli (13) Flag of France.svg Pauline Parmentier 3–6, 6–1, 6–3
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki (10) Flag of Russia.svg Vera Dushevina 4–6, 7–5, 6–1
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Aravane Rezaï Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama 6–3, 6–2
Women's singles 1st round Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams (3) Flag of the United States.svg Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6–1, 4–6, 6–2
Men's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Paul-Henri Mathieu (32) Flag of France.svg Laurent Recouderc 6–4, 6–4, 6–1
Men's singles 1st round Flag of the United States.svg Andy Roddick (6) Flag of France.svg Romain Jouan (WC)6–2, 6–4, 6–2
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Ukraine.svg Kateryna Bondarenko Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder (17)6–4, 6–3

Day 3 (May 26)

Serbs Jelena Janković and Novak Djokovic had no problems in their first round matches, beating Petra Cetkovská and Nicolás Lapentti respectively. Serena Williams came through a tough tie – in which she squandered eight match points – against Czech Klára Zakopalová to win 6–3, 6–7(5), 6–4. All French seeds came through unscathed with victories for Marion Bartoli, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Paul-Henri Mathieu and Gaël Monfils. The United States' hopes of having a French Open champion took a big blow as James Blake and Mardy Fish both lost to Argentinian opponents. Fish lost to Máximo González 6–3, 1–6, 6–4, 7–6(4), and Blake, the highest seed to fall on Day 3, was beaten convincingly by Argentinian qualifier Leonardo Mayer 7–6(6), 7–5, 6–2. Number 27 seed Rainer Schüttler was comprehensively beaten by home favourite Marc Gicquel 6–0, 6–0, 6–4 and Chinese number 31 seed Peng Shuai was the only women's seed to go out, as she lost to Spain's María José Martínez Sánchez 1–6, 6–2, 6–4. There were victories for 10th seeded Dane Caroline Wozniacki, former finalist Svetlana Kuznetsova, Olympic gold medallist Elena Dementieva and World No. 5 Juan Martín del Potro.

Matches on main courts [7]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Jelena Janković (5) Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra Cetkovská 6–2, 6–3
Men's singles 1st round Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Novak Djokovic (4) Flag of Ecuador.svg Nicolás Lapentti 6–3, 3–1 retired
Men's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9) Flag of France.svg Julien Benneteau 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Women's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Alizé Cornet (21) vs. Flag of Estonia.svg Maret Ani 6–4, 4–4 (suspended)
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 1st round Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova (7) Flag of France.svg Claire Feuerstein 6–1, 6–4
Men's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils (11) Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Reynolds 6–2, 6–3, 6–1
Women's singles 1st round Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2) Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Klára Zakopalová 6–3, 6–7(5), 6–4
Men's singles 1st round Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Christophe Rochus vs. Flag of France.svg Fabrice Santoro 6–3, 6–1, 3–6, 5–4 (suspended)

Day 4 (May 27)

Day 4 saw the start of the second round matches in both the men's and women's draws. The first match up on Court Philippe Chatrier was world number 3 Andy Murray, who he faced Italian world number 104 Potito Starace. Murray was made to work hard, as Starace took control of the tie and levelled the match at one set all. At 5–1 in the third set, Murray worked his way back to reel of 6 games in a row, and went on the win 6–3, 2–6, 7–5, 6–4. World number 1 Dinara Safina was first up on Court Suzanne Lenglen, and made light work of Vitalia Diatchenko, winning 6–1, 6–1. Defending women's champion Ana Ivanovic also won comprehensively, beating Tamarine Tanasugarn to enter the third round. French tennis fans had reason to cheer as number 15 seed Alizé Cornet resumed her match from day 3, and beat Maret Ani 6–4, 7–5 to advance to the second round. Another Frenchwoman, Aravane Rezaï beat Slovenian qualifier Polona Hercog to book a tie with Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher de Brito in the third round, who beat number 15 seed Zheng Jie earlier in the day. Unseeded Maria Sharapova faced number 11 seed Nadia Petrova in her first match against a top 20 player since her 10-month absence from the tour due to injury. A gutsy Sharapova came through with a 3 sets victory, 8–6 in the third. Gilles Simon was the only seeded Frenchman playing on day 4, and made swift work of American Robert Kendrick 7–5, 6–0, 6–1. Defending champion Rafael Nadal made history by becoming the first person to win 30 consecutive matches at Roland Garros by beating Teymuraz Gabashvili. French wildcard Josselin Ouanna caused perhaps the biggest upset of the day by beating number 20 seed Marat Safin in an epic five set match, in which he won the final set 10–8.

The first matches of the doubles competition were played, with World No. 1 team Liezel Huber and Cara Black, Květa Peschke and Lisa Raymond, defending champions Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual, and Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs were amongst the first to advance to the second round of the women's doubles.

On the men's side, defending champions Pablo Cuevas and Luis Horna, Lukáš Dlouhý and Leander Paes, Bruno Soares and Kevin Ullyett, and Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski all advanced to the second round. However, number 7 seeds Andy Ram and Max Mirnyi and number 10 seeds Marcelo Melo and André Sá suffered shock first-round defeats.

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [8]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray (3) Flag of Italy.svg Potito Starace 6–3, 2–6, 7–5, 6–4
Women's singles 1st round Flag of France.svg Alizé Cornet (21) Flag of Estonia.svg Maret Ani 6–4, 7–5
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Ana Ivanovic (8) Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn 6–1, 6–2
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of France.svg Josselin Ouanna Flag of Russia.svg Marat Safin (20)7–6(2), 7–6(4), 4–6, 3–6, 10–8
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams (3) VS. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Šafářová 6–7(5), 0–0 (suspended)
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina (1) Flag of Russia.svg Vitalia Diatchenko 6–1, 6–1
Men's singles 1st round Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Christophe Rochus Flag of France.svg Fabrice Santoro 6–3, 6–1, 3–6, 6–4
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of France.svg Gilles Simon (7) Flag of the United States.svg Robert Kendrick 7–5, 6–0, 6–1
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova (11)6–2, 1–6, 8–6
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal (1) Flag of Russia.svg Teymuraz Gabashvili 6–1, 6–4, 6–2

Day 5 (May 28)

Day 5 got off to a slow start from a French perspective, as number 13 seed and home favourite Marion Bartoli succumbed to Tathiana Garbin of Italy in straight sets on Court Philippe Chatrier. And the day got worse for France as number 21 seed Alizé Cornet could not find her way past Romanian teenager Sorana Cîrstea. However, they did have some consolation, as Virginie Razzano navigated her way past Anabel Medina Garrigues, and booked a place in the third round to play Bartoli conqueror Garbin. On Court Suzanne Lenglen, Serb Jelena Janković had little problem in seeing off Slovakian opponent Magdaléna Rybáriková, 6–1, 6–2. Venus Williams was made to work very hard to make the third round, as she went the distance with Lucie Šafářová, narrowly winning the final set 7–5. There were also victories for Elena Dementieva, Agnieszka Radwańska, former finalist Svetlana Kuznetsova and 2002 champion Serena Williams.

Meanwhile, in the men's draw, Roger Federer was first up on Court Philippe Chatrier as he faced clay court specialist José Acasuso. Roger narrowly won the first set 7–6(8) in a first set tie-break, but Acasuso was not ready to falter, and came back stronger in the second set and eventually winning 7–5. Acasuso continued to put up strong resistance and took Federer to a third set tie-break, however Federer was too strong and won, from thereon Federer had little problem dispatching Acasuso winning the match 7–6(8), 5–7, 7–6(2), 6–2. Federer's victory set him up with a third round tie with Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu. After disappointed from the French ladies, the men did not disappoint. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gaël Monfils and Jérémy Chardy and Marc Gicquel all advanced to the third round. No seeds were knocked out, as there were victories from number 5 seed Juan Martín del Potro, Andy Roddick and Tommy Robredo, Philipp Kohlschreiber and Igor Andreev and Jürgen Melzer.

There was only one shocking exit from the men's doubles on the day, as Jeff Coetzee and Jordan Kerr were knocked out by the hands of Jaroslav Levinský and Igor Zelenay. Bob and Mike Bryan, Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjić, Rik de Voest and Ashley Fisher, and Łukasz Kubot and Oliver Marach all secured places in the second round of the doubles.

There no upsets in the women's doubles, as all seeds made safe progress through to the second round including Serena and Venus Williams, and Květa Peschke and Lisa Raymond.

On day 5, the mixed doubles got under way, which saw just one upset. Nenad Zimonjić and Yan Zi fell to the hands of Bruno Soares and Alisa Kleybanova. Cara Black and Leander Paes, Lisa Raymond and Marcin Matkowski, Nadia Petrova and Max Mirnyi, and Elena Vesnina and Daniel Nestor all advanced to the second round.

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [9]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of Italy.svg Tathiana Garbin Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli (13)6–3, 7–5
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (2) Flag of Argentina.svg José Acasuso 7–6(8), 5–7, 7–6(2), 6–2
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2) Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual 6–2, 6–0
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils (11) Flag of Romania.svg Victor Crivoi 6–4, 6–3, 6–3
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Jelena Janković (5) Flag of Slovakia.svg Magdaléna Rybáriková 6–1, 6–2
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams (3) Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Šafářová 6–7(5), 6–2, 7–5
Women's singles 2nd round Flag of Romania.svg Sorana Cîrstea Flag of France.svg Alizé Cornet (21)6–3, 6–2
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of France.svg Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9) Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Mónaco 7–5, 2–6, 6–1, 7–6(8)

Day 6 (May 29)

There were mixed French fortunes on Day 6. Aravane Rezaï beat Michelle Larcher de Brito to move into the fourth round. The newest French star, Josselin Ouanna, saw his run come to an end at the hands of 12th seeded Chilean Fernando González, 7–5, 6–3, 7–5. Following that, Gilles Simon, seeded 7th, suffered a collapse to 30th seed Victor Hănescu 6–4, 6–4, 6–2. Rafael Nadal, the four-time defending champion and World Number 1, looked in stellar form as he continued his undefeated run against Lleyton Hewitt, a former holder of the top ranking, 6–1, 6–3, 6–1. Stanislas Wawrinka was eliminated in four sets by tenth seeded Nikolay Davydenko, whilst Fernando Verdasco beat countryman Nicolás Almagro and Robin Söderling, the 23rd seed, set up a clash with Nadal by beating David Ferrer in four sets. Ágnes Szávay stunned third seed Venus Williams 6–0, 6–4, and Novak Djokovic beat Sergiy Stakhovsky. Additionally, defending champion Ana Ivanovic, Đoković's compatriot, advanced convincingly over Iveta Benešová, seeded 32nd, 6–0, 6–2. Andy Murray led Janko Tipsarević two sets to love before the Serb retired.

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [10]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of France.svg Aravane Rezaï Flag of Portugal.svg Michelle Larcher de Brito 7–6(3), 6–2
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of Chile.svg Fernando González (12) Flag of France.svg Josselin Ouanna 7–5, 6–3, 7–5
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal (1) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lleyton Hewitt 6–1, 6–3, 6–1
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Yaroslava Shvedova 1–6, 6–3, 6–4
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Ana Ivanovic (8) Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Iveta Benešová (32)6–0, 6–2
Men's singles 2nd round Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Novak Djokovic (4) Flag of Ukraine.svg Sergiy Stakhovsky 6–3, 6–4, 6–1
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of Hungary.svg Ágnes Szávay (29) Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams (3)6–0, 6–4
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of Romania.svg Victor Hănescu (30) Flag of France.svg Gilles Simon (7)6–4, 6–4, 6–2
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray (3) Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Janko Tipsarević 7–6(3), 6–3 retired

Day 7 (May 30)

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [11]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur (30) Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva (4)6–3, 4–6, 6–1
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of France.svg Virginie Razzano Flag of Italy.svg Tathiana Garbin 7–5, 7–5
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of France.svg Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Christophe Rochus 6–2, 6–2, 6–2
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (2) Flag of France.svg Paul-Henri Mathieu (32)4–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–4
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova (7) Flag of Hungary.svg Melinda Czink 6–1, 6–3
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of the United States.svg Andy Roddick (6) Flag of France.svg Marc Gicquel 6–1, 6–4, 6–4
Men's singles 3rd round Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils (11) Flag of Austria.svg Jürgen Melzer (24)6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1
Women's singles 3rd round Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2) Flag of Spain.svg María José Martínez Sánchez 4–6, 6–3, 6–4

Day 8 (May 31)

Day 8 saw Rafael Nadal lose his first ever match at French Open to Swede Robin Söderling, which ended his streak of 31 wins in a row at Roland Garros. Also out was defending women's champion Ana Ivanovic. Former world number 1 Maria Sharapova continued her miraculous run by defeating Li Na 6–4, 0–6, 6–4 to reach the quarterfinals, after returning from nine months away from the game. Nikolay Davydenko beat Fernando Verdasco to advance to the quarters with Söderling. Fernando González beat Victor Hănescu in straight sets to set up a quarterfinal with number four Andy Murray, a winner over Marin Čilić in tight but straight sets. World Number 1 Dinara Safina continued her dominant run of losing just 5 games all tournament against Aravane Rezaï, winning 6–1, 6–0.

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [12]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Men's singles 4th round Flag of Chile.svg Fernando González (12) Flag of Romania.svg Victor Hănescu (30)6–2, 6–4, 6–2
Women's singles 4th round Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina (1) Flag of France.svg Aravane Rezaï 6–1, 6–0
Men's singles 4th round Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Söderling (23) Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal (1)6–2, 6–7(2), 6–4, 7–6(2)
Women's singles 4th round Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na (25)6–4, 0–6, 6–4
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 4th round Flag of Slovakia.svg Dominika Cibulková (20) Flag of Hungary.svg Ágnes Szávay (29)6–2, 6–4
Men's singles 4th round Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray (3) Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Čilić (13)7–5, 7–6(4), 6–1
Women's singles 4th round Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Victoria Azarenka (9) Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Ana Ivanovic (8)6–2, 6–3
Men's singles 4th round Flag of Russia.svg Nikolay Davydenko (10) Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Verdasco (8)6–2, 6–2, 6–4

Day 9 (June 1)

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [13]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 4th round Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Aleksandra Wozniak (24)6–1, 6–2
Men's singles 4th round Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (2) Flag of Germany.svg Tommy Haas 6–7(4), 5–7, 6–4, 6–0, 6–2
Men's singles 4th round Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Martín del Potro (5) Flag of France.svg Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9)6–1, 6–7(5), 6–1, 6–4
Women's singles 4th round Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur (30) Flag of France.svg Virginie Razzano 6–1, 6–2
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles 4th round Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova (7) Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska (12)6–4, 1–6, 6–1
Men's singles 4th round Flag of Spain.svg Tommy Robredo (16) Flag of Germany.svg Philipp Kohlschreiber (29)6–4, 5–7, 7–6(4), 6–2
Women's singles 4th round Flag of Romania.svg Sorana Cîrstea Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Jelena Janković (5)3–6, 6–0, 9–7
Men's singles 4th round Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils (11) Flag of the United States.svg Andy Roddick (6)6–4, 6–2, 6–3

Day 10 (June 2)

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [14]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles quarterfinal Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina (1) Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Victoria Azarenka (9)1–6, 6–4, 6–2
Men's singles quarterfinal Flag of Chile.svg Fernando González (12) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray (3)6–3, 3–6, 6–0, 6–4
Mixed doubles quarterfinal Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova (4)
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Max Mirnyi (4)
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Dechy
Flag of Israel.svg Andy Ram
6–3, 6–1
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Men's singles quarterfinal Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Söderling (23) Flag of Russia.svg Nikolay Davydenko (10)6–1, 6–3, 6–1
Women's singles quarterfinal Flag of Slovakia.svg Dominika Cibulková (20) Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova 6–0, 6–2
Women's doubles quarterfinal Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Su-wei Hsieh (9)
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Peng Shuai (9)
Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska
Flag of Poland.svg Urszula Radwańska
2–6, 6–4, 7–5

Day 11 (June 3)

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [15]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles quarterfinal Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur (30) Flag of Romania.svg Sorana Cîrstea 6–1, 6–3
Men's singles quarterfinal Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (2) Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils (11)7–6(6), 6–2, 6–4
Mixed doubles semifinal Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (1)
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of the Bahamas.svg Mark Knowles
6–2, 6–2
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles quarterfinal Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova (7) Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2)7–6(3), 5–7, 7–5
Men's singles quarterfinal Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Martín del Potro (5) Flag of Spain.svg Tommy Robredo (16)6–3, 6–4, 6–2

Day 12 (June 4)

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [16]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles semifinal Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina (1) Flag of Slovakia.svg Dominika Cibulková (20)6–3, 6–3
Women's singles semifinal Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova (7) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur (30)6–4, 6–7(5), 6–3
Mixed doubles final Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Vania King
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcelo Melo
5–7, 7–6(5), 10–7
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Legends Under 45 doubles Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash
Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez
Flag of Croatia.svg Goran Ivanišević
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Stich
6–3, 2–6, 10–5
Men's doubles semifinal Flag of South Africa.svg Wesley Moodie
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dick Norman
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan (2)
0–6, 7–6(5), 6–4
Men's doubles semifinal Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lukáš Dlouhý (3)
Flag of India.svg Leander Paes (3)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor (1)
Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg Nenad Zimonjić (1)
7–6(4), 7–6(5)
Legends Under 45 doubles Flag of the Netherlands.svg Paul Haarhuis
Flag of France.svg Cédric Pioline
Flag of Spain.svg Sergi Bruguera
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Richard Krajicek
2–6, 7–6(4), 10–5
Legends Over 45 doubles Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Romania.svg Ilie Năstase
6–2, 6–1

Day 13 (June 5)

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [17]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Men's singles semifinal Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Söderling (23) Flag of Chile.svg Fernando González (12)6–3, 7–5, 5–7, 4–6, 6–4
Men's singles semifinal Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (2) Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Martín del Potro (5)3–6, 7–6(2), 2–6, 6–1, 6–4
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Legends Over 45 doubles Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–2, 6–3
Legends Under 45 doubles Flag of Croatia.svg Goran Ivanišević
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Stich
Flag of Russia.svg Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Flag of Austria.svg Thomas Muster
6–3, 7–5
Legends Over 45 doubles Flag of Iran.svg Mansour Bahrami
Flag of France.svg Henri Leconte
Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
6–4, 7–6(4)
Women's doubles final Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues (3)
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual (3)
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Victoria Azarenka (12)
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Vesnina (12)
6–1, 6–1

Day 14 (June 6)

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [18]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Women's singles final Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova (7) Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina (1)6–4, 6–2
Men's doubles final Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lukáš Dlouhý (3)
Flag of India.svg Leander Paes (3)
Flag of South Africa.svg Wesley Moodie
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dick Norman
3–6, 6–3, 6–2
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Legends Under 45 doubles Flag of Spain.svg Sergi Bruguera
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Richard Krajicek
Flag of France.svg Arnaud Boetsch
Flag of France.svg Guy Forget
6–1, 7–6(2)
Legends Over 45 doubles Flag of Sweden.svg Mikael Pernfors
Flag of Sweden.svg Mats Wilander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–3, 6–3
Legends Under 45 doubles Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash
Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez
Flag of Russia.svg Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Flag of Austria.svg Thomas Muster
6–3, 7–5

Day 15 (June 7)

The men's singles final was briefly interrupted as Jimmy Jump carrying a FC Barcelona banner ran onto the court during the second set, running around Roger Federer and even putting a cap on him, then jumping over the net before being taken out by security. This is the first time this has ever happened at the French Open, however the occurrence did not seem to throw off Federer, as he won the set, and eventually the match. Federer also completed a career Grand Slam and tied Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles after winning the French Open. [19]

Schedule of play

Matches on main courts [20]
Matches on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Men's singles final Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (2) Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Söderling (23)6–1, 7–6(1), 6–4
Matches on Court Suzanne Lenglen (Grandstand)
EventWinnerLoserScore
Boys' singles final Flag of Sweden.svg Daniel Berta Flag of France.svg Gianni Mina (11)6–1, 3–6, 6–3
Girls' singles final Flag of France.svg Kristina Mladenovic (9) Flag of Russia.svg Daria Gavrilova 6–3, 6–2

Finals

Federer completed a career Grand Slam and won his 14th career slam tournament tying Pete Sampras for all-time grand slams by winning the 2009 French Open. Roger Federer at the 2009 French Open 10.jpg
Federer completed a career Grand Slam and won his 14th career slam tournament tying Pete Sampras for all-time grand slams by winning the 2009 French Open .

Men's singles

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer [21] defeated Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Söderling, 6–1, 7–6(1), 6–4

Women's singles

Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina, 6–4, 6–2

Men's doubles

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lukáš Dlouhý / Flag of India.svg Leander Paes defeated Flag of South Africa.svg Wesley Moodie / Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dick Norman, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

Women's doubles

Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina / Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual defeated Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Victoria Azarenka / Flag of Russia.svg Elena Vesnina, 6–1, 6–1

Mixed doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber / Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan defeated Flag of the United States.svg Vania King / Flag of Brazil.svg Marcelo Melo, 5–7, 7–6(5), 10–7

Juniors

Boys' singles

Flag of Sweden.svg Daniel Berta defeated Flag of France.svg Gianni Mina, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3

Girls' singles

Flag of France.svg Kristina Mladenovic defeated Flag of Russia.svg Daria Gavrilova, 6–3, 6–2

Boys' doubles

Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Draganja / Flag of Croatia.svg Dino Marcan defeated Flag of Brazil.svg Guilherme Clezar / Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Huang Liang-chi, 6–3, 6–2

Girls' doubles

Flag of Romania.svg Elena Bogdan / Flag of Thailand.svg Noppawan Lertcheewakarn defeated Flag of Hungary.svg Tímea Babos / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Heather Watson, 3–6, 6–3, 10–8

Other events

Legends under 45 doubles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Paul Haarhuis / Flag of France.svg Cédric Pioline defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash / Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez, 6–3, 6–4

Legends over 45 doubles

Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd / Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe defeated Flag of Iran.svg Mansour Bahrami / Flag of France.svg Henri Leconte, 7–6(2), 6–1

Wheelchair men's singles

Flag of Japan.svg Shingo Kunieda defeated Flag of France.svg Stéphane Houdet, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3

Wheelchair women's singles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Esther Vergeer defeated Flag of the Netherlands.svg Korie Homan, 6–2, 7–5

Wheelchair men's doubles

Flag of France.svg Stéphane Houdet / Flag of France.svg Michaël Jérémiasz defeated Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin Ammerlaan / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Maikel Scheffers, 6–2, 7–5

Wheelchair women's doubles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Korie Homan / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Esther Vergeer defeated Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Annick Sevenans / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Aniek van Koot, 6–2, 6–3

Seeds

Withdrawals: David Nalbandian, Richard Gasquet, Katarina Srebotnik, Vera Zvonareva.

Wildcard entries

Below are the lists of the wildcard awardees entering in the main draws. [22]

Mixed doubles wildcard entries

  1. Flag of France.svg Séverine Brémond Beltrame / Flag of Sweden.svg Robert Lindstedt
  2. Flag of France.svg Stéphanie Cohen-Aloro / Flag of France.svg Thierry Ascione
  3. Flag of France.svg Julie Coin / Flag of France.svg Nicolas Mahut
  4. Flag of France.svg Pauline Parmentier / Flag of France.svg Marc Gicquel
  5. Flag of France.svg Camille Pin / Flag of France.svg Gilles Simon (withdrew)
  6. Flag of France.svg Aurélie Védy / Flag of France.svg Josselin Ouanna

Qualifiers entries

Protected ranking

The following players have been accepted directly into the main draw using a protected ranking:

Withdrawals

Media coverage

In the US, coverage was provided by The Tennis Channel. In France, the French Open is broadcast live by France Télévisions and Eurosport. In the UK and Republic of Ireland it is broadcast live by BBC and Eurosport, Irish viewers can also watch live on TG4. In Switzerland it is broadcast live by SF, Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana and Télévision Suisse Romande. In Serbia, it is broadcast live by RTS and Eurosport. In Sweden (Robin Söderling's home country), it is broadcast live by Eurosport and SVT also broadcast the men's final live.

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