Roger Federer clinched his first French Open title when he swept past Swede Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 in the final on Sunday. The Swiss equalled Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles and became the sixth man to win all four major tournaments, sealing victory in just under two hours in cloudy conditions.

Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo had to forfeit her Brisbane International semi-final against compatriot Marion Bartoli Friday after receiving treatment on her lower back and left leg. The Frenchwoman, who had stunned top seed Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-2 in the quarter-finals on Thursday, was serving at 0-4 when she called for the trainer.

The Swiss ace is three titles shy of Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam victories.

Serb Ana Ivanovic saved three match points in overcoming fellow teenager Nicole Vaidisova 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in the quarter-final.

Kim Clijsters began her farewell appearance in Miami by beating Akiko Morigami 4-6, 6-0, 6-0 in the second round.

The top seed was drawn against Fernando Gonzalez in the first round of next week's Australian Open.

Arsenal became only the second club in over 50 years to retain the FA Cup when a first-half goal from Robert Pires secured a 1-0 victory over Southampton.

The second seed displayed the ruthless form that took him up 110 places in the world rankings last year.