• epa03722877 Roger Federer of Switzerland serves during his second round match against Somdev Devvarman of India at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 29 May 2013. EPA/CHRISTOPHE KARABA *** Local Caption *** 03722877.jpg
    epa03722877 Roger Federer of Switzerland serves during his second round match against Somdev Devvarman of India at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 29 May 2013. EPA/CHRISTOPHE KARABA *** Local Caption *** 03722877.jpg
  • The day also belonged to another former No 1 - Caroline Wozniacki - as the Danish player beat Serbia's Bojana Jovanovski 7-6, 6-3. Getty Images
    The day also belonged to another former No 1 - Caroline Wozniacki - as the Danish player beat Serbia's Bojana Jovanovski 7-6, 6-3. Getty Images
  • Gulbis looked good to win throughout the match, even taking a set off Monfils. But one of France's top players knew how to close out the sets. Martin Bureau / AFP
    Gulbis looked good to win throughout the match, even taking a set off Monfils. But one of France's top players knew how to close out the sets. Martin Bureau / AFP
  • The French Open continues to be a haven for Spanish tennis players. They just love the clay there. Nicolas Almagro certainly did yesterday when he thrashed Edouard Roger-Vasselin in straight sets. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
    The French Open continues to be a haven for Spanish tennis players. They just love the clay there. Nicolas Almagro certainly did yesterday when he thrashed Edouard Roger-Vasselin in straight sets. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
  • Federer's single-handed backhand - a rarity in men's tennis these days - came to good use yesterday during the Swiss player's domination over Somdev Devvarman. Thomas Coex / AFP
    Federer's single-handed backhand - a rarity in men's tennis these days - came to good use yesterday during the Swiss player's domination over Somdev Devvarman. Thomas Coex / AFP
  • The French Open has had a few altercations and heated exchanges. Here, Sergiy Stakhovsky, left, argues with the umpire after a point against France's Richard Gasquet. Nothing came of it as Frenchman won in straight sets anyway. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
    The French Open has had a few altercations and heated exchanges. Here, Sergiy Stakhovsky, left, argues with the umpire after a point against France's Richard Gasquet. Nothing came of it as Frenchman won in straight sets anyway. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
  • Italy's Sara Errani continued her claycourt domination, beating Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, in the second round. Errani won 6-1, 6-1. Miguel Medina / AFP
    Italy's Sara Errani continued her claycourt domination, beating Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, in the second round. Errani won 6-1, 6-1. Miguel Medina / AFP
  • Of course, Wozniacki would have required a nice comb to get her hairdo right after the win. Vincent Kessler / Reuters
    Of course, Wozniacki would have required a nice comb to get her hairdo right after the win. Vincent Kessler / Reuters
  • At least one French hope was dashed when Caroline Garcia got a thrashing from Serena Williams. Little-known Garcia lost 6-1, 6-2. A normal day out for the world's best player. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
    At least one French hope was dashed when Caroline Garcia got a thrashing from Serena Williams. Little-known Garcia lost 6-1, 6-2. A normal day out for the world's best player. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
  • Serena has been moving well on the clay of Paris so far. The 2002 champion is into the third round. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
    Serena has been moving well on the clay of Paris so far. The 2002 champion is into the third round. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
  • The American is determined to create a legacy for herself at Roland Garros by collecting more trophies here, and she seems to be on the right track. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
    The American is determined to create a legacy for herself at Roland Garros by collecting more trophies here, and she seems to be on the right track. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
  • Putintseva served well against Errani but it was not enough yesterday. Stephane Mahe / Reuters
    Putintseva served well against Errani but it was not enough yesterday. Stephane Mahe / Reuters

In Pictures: Day 4 at the French Open


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