Rafael Nadal clinched his first grand slam crown today with a thrilling victory over Mariano Puerta at the French Open.
Hénin-Hardenne turns on style to crush Pierce
Jon Henderson in Paris
Justine Hénin-Hardenne outclassed Mary Pierce in the final of the French open, dropping just two games on the way to a straight sets victory.
Nadal the final hurdle on Puerta's rocky rise to top level
Jon Henderson
Although fate may seem to be smiling on Argentine Mariano Puenta, Jon Henderson still expects Rafael Nadal to emerge victorious in the French Open Men's Final.
French Open: Unseeded Mariano Puerta reached the final of the French Open after wearing down Nikolay Davydenko over five sets.
Pierce smiles all the way to final
Mary Pierce, who won the French Open in 2000, is set for a duel with Justine Henin-Hardenne in an effort to reclaim the grand slam tournament at the ripe-old age of 30.
Federer gazes at history over clay summit
Could Rafael Nadal do a Marat Safin? The chances are slim but Roger Federer seems to be in no mood to take any chances, writes Stephen Bierley.