Photos Du Jour: Rus & Garcia Shine In Paris

Two youngsters brought out their very best on Court Philippe Chatrier on a windy Thursday afternoon.

Published May 26, 2011 12:00

World No.2 Kim Clijsters seemed to have everything in control as she led 63 52 with match point.
World No.2 Kim Clijsters seemed to have everything in control as she led 63 52 with match point.
Kim Clijsters met Arantxa Rus at the net after suffering a stunning 36 75 61 defeat on Thursday.
Kim Clijsters met Arantxa Rus at the net after suffering a stunning 36 75 61 defeat on Thursday.
Agnieszka Radwanska rallied from a break down in the second set to beat India's Sania Mirza, 62 64.
Agnieszka Radwanska rallied from a break down in the second set to beat India's Sania Mirza, 62 64.
Petra Kvitova was locked at 4-all with Zheng Jie before completely pulling away for a 64 61 victory.
Petra Kvitova was locked at 4-all with Zheng Jie before completely pulling away for a 64 61 victory.
Heather Watson and Kaia Kanepi left the court after Kanepi beat the British teenager handily, 61 63.
Heather Watson and Kaia Kanepi left the court after Kanepi beat the British teenager handily, 61 63.
Caroline Garcia was cool, calm and collected as she stormed to a 63 41 lead against Maria Sharapova.
Caroline Garcia was cool, calm and collected as she stormed to a 63 41 lead against Maria Sharapova.
Saying later Maria Sharapova played like a champion, Caroline Garcia lost the match, 36 64 60.
Saying later Maria Sharapova played like a champion, Caroline Garcia lost the match, 36 64 60.
Andrea Petkovic extended her win streak to seven matches with a 76(2) 62 win over Lucie Hradecka.
Andrea Petkovic extended her win streak to seven matches with a 76(2) 62 win over Lucie Hradecka.
Victoria Azarenka blew a kiss to the crowd after beating Pauline Parmentier in under an hour, 60 61.
Victoria Azarenka blew a kiss to the crowd after beating Pauline Parmentier in under an hour, 60 61.
Jarmila Gajdosova reached the third round, a win away from equalling last year's fourth round run.
Jarmila Gajdosova reached the third round, a win away from equalling last year's fourth round run.
  • World No.2 Kim Clijsters seemed to have everything in control as she led 63 52 with match point.
  • Kim Clijsters met Arantxa Rus at the net after suffering a stunning 36 75 61 defeat on Thursday.
  • Agnieszka Radwanska rallied from a break down in the second set to beat India's Sania Mirza, 62 64.
  • Petra Kvitova was locked at 4-all with Zheng Jie before completely pulling away for a 64 61 victory.
  • Heather Watson and Kaia Kanepi left the court after Kanepi beat the British teenager handily, 61 63.
  • Caroline Garcia was cool, calm and collected as she stormed to a 63 41 lead against Maria Sharapova.
  • Saying later Maria Sharapova played like a champion, Caroline Garcia lost the match, 36 64 60.
  • Andrea Petkovic extended her win streak to seven matches with a 76(2) 62 win over Lucie Hradecka.
  • Victoria Azarenka blew a kiss to the crowd after beating Pauline Parmentier in under an hour, 60 61.
  • Jarmila Gajdosova reached the third round, a win away from equalling last year's fourth round run.
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