NOTEBOOK From the French Open

Cashing in: Zheng Jie became the first Chinese woman to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam event -- and her government will profit.
By winning Friday at the French Open, Zheng is guaranteed about $66,600. But most of it will be returned to the Chinese tennis machine.
"I can keep some percent," Zheng said through a translator after beating Tathiana Garbin 5-7, 7-6 (1), 6-2. Garbin's previous match was a victory over 2003 champion Justine Henin-Hardenne.
Zheng said successful Chinese players provide financial support for the system that helps them progress.
"The Chinese tennis association spends a lot of money on the players to let them travel abroad," Zheng said. "All the expenses are covered."
The previous best showing by a woman from China at a major tournament was Li Fang's run to the third round in the 1992 Australian Open.
Zheng faces Paola Suarez on Sunday. No Chinese woman ever has won a WTA Tour event.
Hometown cheers: Playing against a Frenchwoman before a partisan Parisian crowd appeals to Lindsay Davenport. "That would be exciting," said Davenport, an American seeded fifth. "It would be an exciting atmosphere to have the crowd against you and to see what you can pull off." Davenport, who owns titles at every Grand Slam but Roland Garros, could meet No. 3 Amelie Mauresmo of France in the quarterfinals if both win Sunday.
Each made quick work of the third round Friday. Davenport swept compatriot Marissa Irvin 6-1, 6-4, while Mauresmo beat Arantxa Parra Santonja 6-3, 6-2.
"I would love to be able to get through the next round and get a shot at Amelie in the quarters," Davenport said.
-- Associated Press
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