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Hingis’ French Open bid off to good start

This content was published on May 29, 2001 Hingis remained in control of the match at Roland Garros, ceding just one game to her Spanish opponent. She won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0. “For me right now, there’s nothing I have to worry about,” Hingis said after her match. “If I go out there, play my game, they have to beat me.” Hingis…

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Federer through to second round of French Open

This content was published on May 29, 2001 Federer had to do some work for his victory at Roland Garros, but kept control of the match from the beginning, ending with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 scorecard. Schnyder also comfortably won her first round match against Bradshaw in straight sets 6-0 6-3. By contrast, compatriot Marc Rosset, failed to stay in the tournament, losing…

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Defender of the nation

This content was published on May 28, 2001 swissinfo: Stéphane, you’ve been named the best Swiss footballer based abroad. It’s a nice way to come home. Stéphane Henchoz: Yes, of course I’m very happy. And very proud of what we achieved this year at Liverpool. swissinfo: This year in particular saw a lot of strong contenders for the award. Stéphane Henchoz: Yes, a…

Swiss football honours for Grasshoppers stars

This content was published on May 28, 2001 Chapuisat picked up the award at the fourth annual Swiss Football Night in Bern, after winning the league championship with Grasshoppers. With the entire Switzerland squad looking on, the 31-year-old star was also honoured as the best striker and top goalscorer (an award which he shared with Lugano’s Christian Giminez). Grasshoppers coach Hans-Peter Zaugg surprised…

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Gagliardi knocked out of French Open

This content was published on May 28, 2001 The first set was a disaster for Gagliardi, who failed to win a game. The Genevan managed to put up more of a fight in the second, but she lost that set 6-4. With 31 unforced errors and six double-faults, Gagliardi failed to repeat her strong performance of two weeks ago in Rome where she…

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Injury blows for Swiss football team

This content was published on May 28, 2001 Following forced withdrawals by Ricardo Cabanas, Léonard Thurre and Hakan Yakin, coach Enzo Trossero has now learned that he will definitely be without Grasshoppers Zurich striker Stéphane Chapuisat. Chapuisat, who was only able to play in last Saturday’s league championship decider against St Gallen after taking painkillers, pulled out of the squad after speaking to…

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Hingis hopes rise as rivals tumble

This content was published on May 28, 2001 Williams, who was seeded second for the Grand Slam tournament, was defeated in straight sets on Monday by Austria’s Barbara Schett. Mauresmo had been seen as a major threat to Hingis following two recent wins over the Swiss star, but the French fifth seed was also unable to make it beyond the first day, losing…

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Winterthur rocks to African beat

This content was published on May 28, 2001 The 12th annual event devoted to the culture of the African continent is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SADC). Some 20 bands are performing at the event, representing a cross-section of African music from Senegal to South Africa. In addition to the traditional sounds of Africa, visitors will be able to…

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Surgeons perform computer-assisted kidney transplant

This content was published on May 28, 2001 In a world first, they used computerised images to help guide Monday’s operation as they removed a kidney from a living donor. The technology is designed by a Lausanne-based company – 2C3D medical – which specialises in surgical navigation. “It’s a way to visualise invisible structures,” said Gaetan Marti of 2C3D medical. “A surgeon, who’s…

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A dodo comes back from the dead in Canton Jura

This content was published on May 28, 2001 But first Christian Schneiter needs financial backing for his project, which he estimates will cost some SFr10 million ($6.6 million). The local authorities at Courrendlin in canton Jura have provided him with land, and now he is seeking sponsorship from private benefactors and business concerns. At present, a limited number of the 2,000 stuffed animals…

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