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Paris, France (SportsNetwork.com) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer were among the third-round winners Friday at the French Open. Neither advanced easily, though, as both needed four sets. Djokovic came away with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4 victory over Croatias Marin Cilic and Federer earned a 7-5, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 6-4 triumph over Russian Dmitry Tursunov. The second-seeded Djokovic won his eighth straight match. He entered the years second Grand Slam after capturing the Italian Masters, which included a victory over Rafael Nadal in the final, and won each of his first two matches this week in straight sets. Cilic, it appeared, would meet the same fate after the first two sets, but he dominated the third-set tiebreaker. Djokovic then earned an early break for a 2-0 edge in the fourth before Cilic battled back with a break and evened the set at 4-4. Djokovic held again and Cilic was ahead in the next game before the Serb won the last three points, the final one coming on a Cilic double fault. "First two sets and beginning of the third I had some chances to break him and kind of get the job done in straight sets, but he started playing a little bit better," said Djokovic. "He played great, the end of the third, especially in the tiebreak. I complicated my own life there in the fourth. But generally it was a difficult match from different aspects." Djokovic improved to 9-0 all-time against Cilic and will next play French crowd favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The 13th seed cruised to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 win over Polands Jerzy Janowicz to reach the fourth round for the fifth time in the last six years. Tsonga was a semifinalist last year, losing to David Ferrer. Federer, meanwhile, also won his first two matches in straight sets this week before a test from Tursunov on Friday. The Moscow native fought off 17-of-21 break-point chances before finally falling. The third-round exit tied his best finish in 11 appearances at the French Open. The fourth-seeded Federer, the only French mens champion in the draw outside of eight-time winner Nadal, also beat Tursunov earlier this year in the third round at Indian Wells and advanced to a fourth-round meeting with Latvias Ernests Gulbis. "Im pleased to be through," said Federer, the 2009 champion. "Like expected, it was not a straight-forward, easy match. I knew that Dmitry was going to try different things, play aggressive, serve well and then take big cuts at the ball. Thats kind of how it went." Gulbis, coming off a win last week at the French Open tune-up in Nice, eased past Czech veteran Radek Stepanek, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5, to reach the fourth round for the second time at Roland Garros. He made the quarterfinals in 2008 before falling to Djokovic. Sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych needed four sets to dispose of Spains Roberto Bautista Agut, claiming a 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4 triumph to reach the fourth round for only the fourth time in 11 appearances at Roland Garros. The Czechs best finish was a run to the semifinals in 2010. American John Isner is next for Berdych. The 10th seed went more than three hours to complete a 7-6 (15-13), 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (5-7), 7-5 victory over Spains Tommy Robredo. Isner had never beaten a Spaniard in a Grand Slam in five previous attempts and became the first American since Robby Ginepri in 2010 to reach the round of 16 in Paris. Eighth-seeded Milos Raonic outlasted Frenchman Gilles Simon in five sets, rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory. Raonic became the first Canadian to reach the fourth round in the French capital and will next play the winner between Spains Marcel Granollers and Slovakias Martin Klizan. 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Indeed, Peralta did it all as the majors top team won again. Mike Piazza Jersey .The Dallas Cowboys released Sam from the practice squad Tuesday, dropping the rush end as they prepare for several potential reinforcements to return to the defensive line.Set of Six is all about the Grand Final this week as we look back at Wigans best win ever. Wonderful WiganWhat a year its been for Wigan. Yes, they are one of Super Leagues most successful sides, but their Grand Final win on Saturday was something special. Warriors coach Shaun Wane said it was their best ever and you have to agree with him. All sides suffer injuries but Wigan were decimated by them throughout the season - remember the team they had to field way back in April that was demolished 62-0 by Wakefield? Highlights from the 2016 Super League Grand Final Wane hailed their never-say-die attitude and it certainly told as they battled back from 6-2 down to clinch their fourth Super League title.Coming back strongerWarrington wont expect any sympathy as they had to add the Grand Final losers medals to their Challenge Cup ones after losing to Hull at Wembley in August. The Wolves certainly had their chances at Old Trafford but it was just not to be. However, Wolves coach Tony Smith believes the Wire will be stronger for the loss. Warringtons Ashton Sims dejection shows after the defeat Hopefully we can get smarter and use it, said Smith. If you listen to great sportsmen like Michael Jordan about how many games he lost - they are inspirational. They need to learn from tough defeats.We will get that win soon, I am pretty confident it will happen soon. There are some sad faces, long faces. But I always say if you cant handle losing a final, dont compete in one.Harry Sunderland awardWell done to Liam Farrell who was superb for Wigan and was handed the man-of-the-match award. It was presented by our very own Stevo, who won the award way back in 1973. Farrell was not keen to hog the limelight and immediately paid tribute to Dan Sarginson who pushed him all the way for the Harry Sunderland Trophy. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. I cant put it into words, there were so many players - the lad stood beside me (Sarginson) - I wouldnt like to see how many carries he took because he got us out of so much trouble.For him to leave the club like he is doing is something pretty special and I am really chuffed he has gone out the way he has.End of an era Stevo commentated on his final Super League game - watch his highlights here There was a fitting tribute to Stevo who commentated on his last game on Saturday. He started 26 years ago when it was just him and Eddie Hemmings sharing the microphone. These days the gantry has had to be re-enforced with the arrival of Super League heavyweights such as Barrie McDermott, Terry OConnor, Phil Clarke and Brian Carney.ddddddddddddIt was a great touch that towards the end of the game, one by one they took a step back until it was just Stevo and Eddie on comms. Stevo is one of lifes true gentlemen, a man passionate about the sport and always willing to share his knowledge and advice.He maintains he wont miss the game because he will keep watching wherever he can. Heres hoping there will be plenty of T-R-Y action every time he sits on the sidelines. Set of Six will certainly miss him and we wish him well on his retirement.Off on a high Josh Charnley poses for photos with the trophy and young fan Jack Johnson Josh Charnely has been a prolific try-scorer for Wigan over the years, with his Grand Final try his 165th try in 174 appearances for the club. He now he heads to rugby union side Sale Sharks, who will hope he can continue his form in their code.When I signed for Sale I said to Shaun Wane that I wanted to end with silverware, said Charnley. Ive grown up at this club and I have been around the boys day in, day out. Its like a family and its going to be an emotional night. Im looking forward to my next challenge.Sarginson is another player who is leaving, after signing for NRL club Gold Coast Titans. England coach Wayne Bennett names his England squad for the Four Nations on Monday and Sarginson is hoping he has done enough in Super League to catch the eye of the national coach. Dan Sarginson will now head to the NRL where he links up with the Titans I hope so, said Sarginson, who deputised at full-back for the injured Sam Tomkins in Wigans last three matches of the season.If I do, Im not sure where hell play me because Ive not played too much at centre and I might not have been too convincing at full-back. But I really hope I can get into the squad and, if I can, Ill do all I can for my country.On the matter of England it will be interesting to see what happens with captain Sean OLoughlin, who was in serious doubt for the Grand Final after suffering a calf injury in August. Sean OLoughlin poses with the Super League trophy The Wigan skipper made the cut with Wane insisting he was always going to call upon the influential forward, but Wigan will no doubt want OLoughlin to sit out the tournament in order to fully recover.Wane has been pretty vocal on the matter before, and will have sat down with the player and the coaching staff to discuss the implications of OLoughlin pushing himself even further.I love the international game, but the most important thing for me is this club, said Wane last month.Storm snub club seriesMelbourne Storm chief executive Dave Donaghy confirmed on Monday that the NRL Grand Final runners-up have declined their place in the World Club Series in order to give their players the best possible preparation for next season. According to reports in Australia, another 10 clubs have also turned down invitations from the RFL.It means that, unless Super League Grand Final runners-up Warrington and Challenge Cup winners Hull are prepared to travel to Australia, the format could revert to a one-off match between the two champions, Wigan and Cronulla. Storm finished the regular season top of the NRL Having treasured past visits to the UK in 2008, 2010 and 2013, we thoroughly value the concept of the World Club Challenge, Donaghy said. However, a regular NRL season is already incredibly taxing and, as a non-Sydney team, our players travel more than most.We have committed to playing two trial matches in Australia which we believe will serve as a better lead-in for the team ahead of next years opening round.We wish Cronulla all the best as the NRLs representative against the champion team of England, Wigan.The World Club Series is due to take place in England over the weekend of February 16-17. 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