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The French Open is now history and it turned out pretty much as I expected. Roger Federer won’t ever win this one. He just can’t handle the big guns on clay. He may very likely win Wimbledon in a couple weeks when he returns to grass, one of the surfaces upon which he dominates. The clear-cut decisiveness by which Rafael Nadal defeated Federer (6-1, 6-3, 6-0) was testament to his strength on clay.  On the women’s side, Ana Ivanovic worked a little harder for her 6-4. 6-3 victory over up-and-coming Dinara Safina. Ivanovic’s first Grand Slam victory brought her an extra bonus on top of her trophy. She also was able to compile enough points to take over the world’s top ranking among women, bumping the statuesque Maria Sharipova aside during her assent to the throne. Good job, Ana and I hope you stay there for a long time to come. Next comes Wimbledon starting on June 23 and I am looking forward to some more great court action.

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