SERBIAN defending champion Jelena Jankovic ended the giant-killing run of French qualifier Alize Cornet on Sunday at the WTA Rome International, trouncing the 18-year-old 6-2, 6-2.
RAFAEL Nadal warmed-up for his French Open title defence in style when he dethroned a demoralised Roger Federer as Hamburg Masters champion with a 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 win.
WORLD No.6 Serena Williams pulled out of the WTA Rome International after hurting her back while training, but thinks she will recover for the French Open inside a fortnight.
