PARIS (AP) — The Latest from the French Open:
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10.52 a.m.
Maria Sharapova, the defending champion in Paris, is about to open play on center court against Vitalia Diatchenko in a second-round match.
It will be interesting to see if the second-seeded Russian has recovered from the cold that had her coughing during her opening win against Kaia Kanepi.
Also, watch for the fans’ reaction. Sharapova was booed as she left the court on Monday because she declined to do an on-court interview.
The good news for Sharapova and her sore throat comes from the weather, which should remain sunny, mild and dry the whole day.
Sharapova will be followed on the main stadium court by fifth-seeded Kei Nishikori, with No. 2 seed Roger Federer scheduled to play on Court Suzanne Lenglen against Marcel Granollers.
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10.07 a.m.
Venus Williams has been handed a $3,000 fine by tournament organizers for not showing up at a news conference following her first-round exit at the French Open.
After the 15th-seeded Williams lost 7-6 (5), 6-1 to Sloane Stephens on Monday, she snubbed the media, instead issuing a short statement.
It was Williams’ second opening defeat in three years at Roland Garros.
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