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Former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated No.8 seed Angelique Kerber over three high-quality sets in the French Open fourth round on Sunday.

Svetlana Kuznetsova looks for an upset of Angelique Kerber, while Serena Williams eyes her 28th straight win.

Agnieszka Radwanska edged Dinah Pfizenmaier after the German had taken out her sister Urszula Radwanska in the last round. Ana Ivanovic was also a winner as the third round began.

Ana Ivanovic is seeking passage into the fourth round, as is Serena Williams, whose win streak is at 26 matches and counting.

The American contingent at Roland Garros had a great day, with Sloane Stephens leading the way. Also among the winners Monday were the 2009 and 2010 French Open champions - who are they?

Caroline Wozniacki's much-anticipated clash with Laura Robson headlines the opening Monday of the French Open as first round action draws to a close in the top half.

In Madrid on Friday, Maria Sharapova takes on Kaia Kanepi in a rematch of their Roland Garros quarterfinal from 12 months ago.

The art of the comeback was a big theme in Madrid on Wednesday night, with Angelique Kerber, Maria Kirilenko, Daniela Hantuchova and Ana Ivanovic all rallying from a set down to win.

Last year's Mutua Madrid Open runner-up, Victoria Azarenka, puts her unbeaten record on the line against Ekaterina Makarova in the second round.

Laura Robson stunned Agnieszka Radwanska for her first Top 5 win. Victoria Azarenka won a very tight two-setter against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in her first match back from an ankle injury.