The second round of the 2011 French Open continues with its second day of action live from Roland Garros. The men's side of the draw features big names in Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Mardy Fish. Bay Area native Sam Querrey will also be playing in what will be his first ever second round match at the French Open. Querrey is playing the first match of the day on Court 7, so he could get some early coverage. On the women's side of the draw, Kim Clijsters and Maria Sharapova will be playing on Court Philippe Chatrier, with Clijsters opening play on center court. Coverage will once again be featured on the Tennis Channel (on TV and online) and ESPN2 (on TV and online).
Day Five television coverage will run on the same schedule as day four. It opens on the Tennis Channel beginning at 2:00am pacific and lasting until 9am pacific. Tennis Channel live coverage will be preceded by French Open Tonight starting at 10:30pm pacific, which will provide previews and updates heading into Wednesday's coverage. If you don't get the sports package that includes the Tennis Channel, or you'll be away from your TV during the coverage, tennischannel.com is kind enough to provide a free live online stream of their coverage.
ESPN2 will pick up coverage beginning at 9am pacific and lasting until 3:30pm pacific. If you're away from your TV or don't have cable, you can watch a live online stream of ESPN2's coverage. The Tennis Channel will follow ESPN2's live coverage with three and a half hours of French Open Tonight, wrapping up day five action.
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