2006 French Open
Date:		May 28 - June 11
Edition:		105th
Champions
Men's Singles
Rafael Nadal
Women's Singles
Justine Henin-Hardenne
Men's Doubles
Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi
Women's Doubles
Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur
Mixed Doubles
Katarina Srebotnik / Nenad Zimonjić
French Open  < 2005 2007 >

The 2006 French Open (Roland Garros) was held in Paris, France from May 28 to June 11, 2006. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6(4 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 2006 French Open. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the women's singles event Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the men's doubles event Jonas Lars Björkman (pronounced YO-nas BYERK-mann (born March 23 1972 Alvesta, Sweden is a Swedish professional male tennis player and former World No Max Mirnyi (Максім Мірны Maksim Mirny; born July 6, 1977, in Minsk) is a professional Tennis player from Belarus Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the women's doubles event Lisa Raymond (born August 10, 1973 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a professional female tennis player from the United States. Samantha Stosur (born March 30 1984 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian professional Tennis player Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the mixed doubles event Katarina Srebotnik (born March 12, 1981 in Slovenj Gradec) is a Slovenian professional Tennis player coached by Biljana Veselinovic Nenad Zimonjić ( Serbian: Ненад Зимоњић born June 4, 1976 in Belgrade, Serbia, then SFR Yugoslavia) is The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The 2005 French Open was the 104th edition of the tournament Rafael Nadal was a strong favourite after winning the Rome and Monte Carlo Masters, with The 2007 French Open (Roland Garros was held in Paris, France from 27 May through to 10 June, 2007. David Nalbandian (born January 1 1982 is an Argentine-Armenian professional Tennis player who is ranked 7th in the world as of August 11 2008 Nikolay Vladimirovich Davydenko (Николай Владимирович Давыденко born June 2, 1981 in Severodonetsk, Ukrainian SSR The Stade de Roland Garros (Roland Garros Stadium is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France, and is home of the French Open Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Both defending champions, Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin-Hardenne, retained their titles. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No It is one of the four tennis Grand Slams. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year This year makes French Open history as the first one to ever open on a Sunday.

Contents 1 Seniors 1.1 Men's singles 1.2 Women's singles 1.3 Men's doubles 1.4 Women's doubles 1.5 Mixed doubles 2 Juniors 2.1 Boys' singles 2.2 Girls' singles 2.3 Boys' doubles 2.4 Girls' doubles 3 Seeds 3.1 Men's singles 3.2 Women's singles 4 External links

Seniors

Men's singles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Men's Singles

Rafael Nadal def. Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6(4 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 2006 French Open. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No Roger Federer 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4)

Women's singles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Women's Singles

Justine Henin def. Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the women's singles event Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-4

Men's doubles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Men's Doubles

Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi def. Svetlana Aleksandrovna Kuznetsova ( (born June 27, 1985) is a Russian professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the men's doubles event Jonas Lars Björkman (pronounced YO-nas BYERK-mann (born March 23 1972 Alvesta, Sweden is a Swedish professional male tennis player and former World No Max Mirnyi (Максім Мірны Maksim Mirny; born July 6, 1977, in Minsk) is a professional Tennis player from Belarus Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-5

Women's doubles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Women's Doubles

Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur def. Bob and Mike Bryan Robert ("Bob" Charles Bryan (born on April 29, 1978 in Camarillo, California) is an American male Bob and Mike Bryan Michael ("Mike" Carl Bryan (born April 29, 1978 in Camarillo, California) is an American professional Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the women's doubles event Lisa Raymond (born August 10, 1973 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a professional female tennis player from the United States. Samantha Stosur (born March 30 1984 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian professional Tennis player Daniela Hantuchova / Ai Sugiyama 6-3, 6-2

Mixed doubles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Mixed Doubles

Katarina Srebotnik / Nenad Zimonjić def. Daniela Hantuchová (ˈdanɪjɛla ˈɦantuxɔvaː roughly HAHN-too-koh-vah; born April 23, 1983 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia, now is a Japanese professional Tennis player She turned professional in 1992 Results of the 2006 French Open tournament in the mixed doubles event Katarina Srebotnik (born March 12, 1981 in Slovenj Gradec) is a Slovenian professional Tennis player coached by Biljana Veselinovic Nenad Zimonjić ( Serbian: Ненад Зимоњић born June 4, 1976 in Belgrade, Serbia, then SFR Yugoslavia) is Elena Likhovtseva / Daniel Nestor, 6-3, 6-4

Juniors

Boys' singles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Boys' Singles

Martin Klizan def. Elena Alexandrovna Likhovtseva ( Елена Лиховцева (jelena lixɔvtseva born 8 September 1975 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan Tennis career He won three Grand Slam Doubles titles together with longterm partner Mark Knowles of the Bahamas. Martin Kližan (born July 11, 1989, in Bratislava) is a Slovak junior Tennis player. Philip Bester 6-3, 6-1

Girls' singles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Girls' Singles

Agnieszka Radwańska def. Philip Bester (born October 6, 1988 in Sonthofen, Germany) is a Canadian Tennis player Agnieszka Radwańska (born 6 March, 1989 in Kraków, full name Agnieszka Roma Radwańska is a WTA Tour top 10 Polish Tennis Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-1

Boys' doubles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Boys' Doubles

Emiliano Massa / Kei Nishikori def. Anastasia Sergeyevna Pavlyuchenkova ( Russian: Анастасия Сергеевна Павлюченкова (born July 3, 1991) is a professional (born December 29, 1989 in Shimane, Japan) is a Japanese Tennis player Artur Chernov / Valery Rudnev 2-6, 6-1, 6-2

Girls' doubles

Main article: 2006 French Open - Girls' Doubles

Sharon Fichman / Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova def. Sharon Fichman (born December 3 1990 in Toronto Canada) is a Canadian Right-handed Tennis player. Anastasia Sergeyevna Pavlyuchenkova ( Russian: Анастасия Сергеевна Павлюченкова (born July 3, 1991) is a professional Agnieszka Radwańska / Caroline Wozniacki 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-1

Seeds

Main article: 2006 French Open Seeds

Men's singles Roger Federer (Runner-up) Rafael Nadal (Champion) David Nalbandian (Semi-final, retired) Ivan Ljubičić (Semi-final) Andy Roddick (1st Round) Nikolay Davydenko (Quarter-final) Tommy Robredo (4th round) James Blake (3rd Round) Fernando González (2nd round) Gastón Gaudio (4th round) Radek Štěpánek (3rd round) Mario Ančić (Quarter-final) Nicolas Kiefer (3rd round) Lleyton Hewitt (4th round) David Ferrer (3rd round) Jarkko Nieminen (1st round, retired) Robby Ginepri (1st round) Thomas Johansson (1st round) Marcos Baghdatis (2nd round) Tomáš Berdych (4th round) Sebastien Grosjean (2nd round) Dominik Hrbatý (3rd round) Tommy Haas (3rd round) Juan Carlos Ferrero (3rd round) Gaël Monfils (4th round) José Acasuso (2nd round) Olivier Rochus (3rd round) Fernando Verdasco (2nd round) Paul-Henri Mathieu (3rd round) Carlos Moyà (3rd round) Dmitry Tursunov (3rd round) Nicolas Massú (3rd round)

Women's singles Amélie Mauresmo (4th round) Kim Clijsters (Semi-final) Nadia Petrova (1st round) Maria Sharapova (4th round) Justine Henin-Hardenne (Champion) Elena Dementieva (3rd round) Patty Schnyder (4th round) Svetlana Kuznetsova (Runner-up) Francesca Schiavone (4th round) Anastasia Myskina (4th round) Venus Williams (Quarter-final) Martina Hingis (Quarter-final) Anna-Lena Grönefeld (Quarter-final) Dinara Safina (Quarter-final) Daniela Hantuchová (4th round) Nicole Vaidišová (Semi-final) Flavia Pennetta (3rd round) Elena Likhovtseva (1st round) Ana Ivanović (3rd round) Maria Kirilenko (3rd round) Nathalie Dechy (3rd round) Ai Sugiyama (2nd round) Tatiana Golovin (1st round) Katarina Srebotnik (3rd round) Marion Bartoli (2nd round) Anabel Medina Garrigues (3rd round) Anna Chakvetadze (2nd round) Lucie Šafářová (1st round) Sofia Arvidsson (2nd round) Klára Koukalová (1st round) Shahar Pe'er (4th round) Gisela Dulko (4th round)

External links

• Official site

Preceded by 2005 French Open	French Open	Succeeded by 2007 French Open
Preceded by 2006 Australian Open	Grand Slams	Succeeded by 2006 Wimbledon Championships

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