• epa03728065 Nicolas Almagro of Spain reacts during his fourth round match against compatriot Tommy Robredo at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 02 June 2013. EPA/YOAN VALAT *** Local Caption *** 03728065.jpg
    epa03728065 Nicolas Almagro of Spain reacts during his fourth round match against compatriot Tommy Robredo at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 02 June 2013. EPA/YOAN VALAT *** Local Caption *** 03728065.jpg
  • Federer, a winner here in 2009, won the first set before conceding the next two. By this time, the Frenchman Simon had the support of the partisan crowd. Caroline Blumberg / EPA
    Federer, a winner here in 2009, won the first set before conceding the next two. By this time, the Frenchman Simon had the support of the partisan crowd. Caroline Blumberg / EPA
  • It turned out to be one of the sternest examinations for the Swiss maestro who eventually prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3. Federer is now in the quarter-finals. Ian Langsdon / EPA
    It turned out to be one of the sternest examinations for the Swiss maestro who eventually prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3. Federer is now in the quarter-finals. Ian Langsdon / EPA
  • Simon, part of the famed 'French Revolution' bid an emotional adieu to Roland Garros after what was a brave campaign on home clay this season. Julian Finney / Getty Images
    Simon, part of the famed 'French Revolution' bid an emotional adieu to Roland Garros after what was a brave campaign on home clay this season. Julian Finney / Getty Images
  • The French supporters did find joy in another match, though, when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat the Serbian Viktor Troicki in the fourth round. Romain Tarlet / AP Photo
    The French supporters did find joy in another match, though, when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat the Serbian Viktor Troicki in the fourth round. Romain Tarlet / AP Photo
  • Another stern test was awaiting the in-form Sara Errani in the form of Carla Suarez Navarro. Here Navarro plays a shot on her way to a first-set win. Miguel Medina / AFP
    Another stern test was awaiting the in-form Sara Errani in the form of Carla Suarez Navarro. Here Navarro plays a shot on her way to a first-set win. Miguel Medina / AFP
  • Roger Federer, the former world No 1, hits a return to Gilles Simon during their fourth-round match in Paris yesterday. And what a match it turned out to be. Martin Bureau / AFP
    Roger Federer, the former world No 1, hits a return to Gilles Simon during their fourth-round match in Paris yesterday. And what a match it turned out to be. Martin Bureau / AFP
  • Agnieszka, the older of the Radwanska sisters in the WTA, was vastly superior to her celebrated Serbian opponent as she won 6-4, 6-2. Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP
    Agnieszka, the older of the Radwanska sisters in the WTA, was vastly superior to her celebrated Serbian opponent as she won 6-4, 6-2. Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP
  • Nicolas Almagro, who was a runner-up at the Mubadala Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi this year, was a firm favourite to beat fellow Spaniard Tommy Robredo yesterday. Michel Euler / AP Photo
    Nicolas Almagro, who was a runner-up at the Mubadala Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi this year, was a firm favourite to beat fellow Spaniard Tommy Robredo yesterday. Michel Euler / AP Photo
  • Robredo, though, wanted to prove he was far from a spent force in tennis. He hit some breath-taking shots to keep Almagro at bay. Michel Euler / AP Photo
    Robredo, though, wanted to prove he was far from a spent force in tennis. He hit some breath-taking shots to keep Almagro at bay. Michel Euler / AP Photo
  • But the 16-time grand slam champion dug deep like he has done on several occasions throughout his illustrious career, winning the fourth and fifth sets to go through. Petr David / AP Photo
    But the 16-time grand slam champion dug deep like he has done on several occasions throughout his illustrious career, winning the fourth and fifth sets to go through. Petr David / AP Photo
  • Errani, however, eventually prevailed over her Spanish opponent, with the Italian winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Michel Spingler / AP Photo
    Errani, however, eventually prevailed over her Spanish opponent, with the Italian winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Michel Spingler / AP Photo
  • Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska has been in fantastic form throughout the French Open ahead of her fourth-round match against Ana Ivanovic, the former champion. Michel Spingler / AP Photo
    Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska has been in fantastic form throughout the French Open ahead of her fourth-round match against Ana Ivanovic, the former champion. Michel Spingler / AP Photo
  • Robredo, a former top-10 player, eventually succeeded 6-7, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. But he also gave the spectators a heart-warming reaction to remember for a long time to come. Robredo meets another fellow Spaniard - David Ferrer - in the next round. Philippe???
    Robredo, a former top-10 player, eventually succeeded 6-7, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. But he also gave the spectators a heart-warming reaction to remember for a long time to come. Robredo meets another fellow Spaniard - David Ferrer - in the next round. Philippe???

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