2016 French Open – Men's singles final well as he did. Djokovic's French Open victory was met with a positive reaction around the tennis community, with rival players including Juan Martín del Potro, Milos Raonic and Marin Čilić among those paying tribute and offering their congratulations towards Djokovic. Pat Cash analysed the match and said on the BBC Sport website: 2016 French Open – Men's singles final The 2016 French Open Men's singles final was the championship tennis match of the Men's Singles tournament at the 2016 French Open. A significant part of the Djokovic–Murray rivalry, it pitted the world's top two players, Novak Djokovic and Andy
2006 US Open (tennis) 2006 US Open (tennis) The 2006 US Open began 28 August and finished on 10 September 2006. Roger Federer was successful in defending his 2005 title, defeating 2003 champion Andy Roddick in the final. Kim Clijsters was unable to defend her title due to injury. 19-year-old Maria Sharapova won her second Grand Slam title, defeating Justine Henin-Hardenne in the final. It was Henin-Hardenne's third Grand Slam final loss of 2006, having lost the Australian Open and Wimbledon finals earlier in the year. Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1 Maria Sharapova defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne, 6–4, 6–4 Martin Damm