American's Open Is Over, But Career Is Renewed.

PARIS -- On Wednesday, Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open featured the usual characters, some of the world's best and best-known tennis players. It also showcased someone named Brian Baker, whom even Roger Federer said he first heard of last week. Earlier in the day, top-seeded Victoria Azarenka won easily on Chatrier, Roland Garros's showcase court. She was followed by Federer, who required a fourth set to move into the third round. The third match, though, could not have been predicted as recently as a week ago, least of all by Baker. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]