FRENCH OPEN NOTEBOOK From Roland Garros

Up in smoke: Officials are eager to clear the air at Roland Garros, where for the first time cigarettes aren't being sold. The tournament is enforcing a federal anti-smoking law that has been in effect for years but never strictly observed, according to the office of Christian Bimes, president of the French Tennis Federation. That meant removing Phillip Morris stands that long sold cigarettes. The French remain passionate about smoking, and fans roaming the grounds at Roland Garros or watching matches continue to puff as they please. But organizers say the ban on cigarette vending is a small step toward cleaner air. A 1992 law forbids smoking in all enclosed, covered and collective public spaces, though smoking areas can be designated and smokers routinely ignore "no smoking" signs.
Tripped up: Iva Majoli hobbled into the French Open, and now she realizes that was a mistake. The 1997 champion, who has been bothered by a sore hip, lost in the second round Wednesday to American Laura Granville, 6-1, 6-2. Majoli said a slight tear in her hip flexor prevented her from practicing much, but she wanted to play at Roland Garros because she's a former champion. "I learned my lesson," she said. "I felt really bad on the court. A little ashamed of myself that I couldn't play any better. No timing, no confidence in myself. Difficult to be on the court this way."
Old times: Martina Navratilova and Svetlana Kuznetsova, bidding for their fourth title as a doubles team this year, won their opening match Wednesday. Seeded sixth, they beat Elodie Lebescond and Capucine Rousseau of France 6-0, 6-2. Navratilova, 46, has won 170 doubles titles. She was the French Open singles champion in 1982 and 1984. Navratilova teamed with Leander Paes to win the mixed doubles title at this year's Australian Open. The victory made her the oldest Grand Slam champion ever, and it was her 57th major title.
-- Associated Press