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Novak Djokovic has dismissed claims he is “obsessed” with winning the French Open, the only Grand Slam he is yet to win.The world No 1 starts the defence of his title at the Monte Carlo Masters on Monday, live on Sky Sports, as he prepares for Roland Garros. Djokovic has won 11 Grand Slams throughout his career but said he is more hungry to win the French Open after an agonising defeat in the final to Stanislas Wawrinka last year.Djokovic, a three-time French Open finalist, said: I dont like the word obsession because it doesnt come from the right emotion.But of course being the only Grand Slam I havent won gives me even more incentive to give my best there this year.The Serbian is the favourite to win in Monte Carlo after securing his record 28th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown in Miami earlier this month, taking him past Rafael Nadals record.He added: From one side, yes, I am pleasantly surprised with what I have achieved in last two years. From the other side, Ive always expected myself to be at this level.Everybody peaks at different stages of their careers and for me its right now.Djokovic is in the same half of the draw as rival Roger Federer in Monte Carlo and has a bye to the second round where he faces Czech Jiri Vesely or Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili.Also See:ATP scheduleTennis on SkyLatest scoresGet a NOW TV passVideoDerrius Guice Womens Jersey .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have placed centre Cody Hodgson on injured reserve and recalled two players from their AHL affiliate in Rochester. Sonny Jurgensen Redskins Jersey . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. http://www.redskinsrookiestore.com/Redskins-Da-Ron-Payne-Jersey/ . 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Brazil was ousted from a shot at the gold-medal match 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw against Sweden on Tuesday.Brazil will still play for the bronze medal against Canada on Friday in Sao Paulo with a chance to salvage the tournament in a smaller way than Marta and her teammates had hoped. Sweden will play Germany for the gold at Maracana.Even Swedens players consoled her after the game. Marta has played professionally in that country for the past four years.They praised our team and said they were sorry for taking Brazil out of the final. They wanted to see us playing in the final here in Brazil. But this is football. Someone has to lose, she said. They fought until the end, just like we did, and came out on top in the penalties.When she finally rose, she and Sweden coach Pia Sundhage shared a warm embrace.All of the Swedish players know Marta very well. I think she had a fantastic game, Sundhage said. She created a couple of problems for us, but at the end of the day, trying to stop her, I think we did pretty good. Marta is a very good player.Known simply by her first name, Marta Vieira da Silva won fans all over Brazil during the Olympic tournament.While womens soccer is not very popular in Brazil, Marta impressed with her intelligent play and stellar footwork. When the mens side was struggling early in the tournament, some fans crossed out Neymars name on their No. 10 jerseys and wrote in Marta in magic marker.Better than Neymar! fans cheered after one match.Marta grew up playing street soccer with the boys in Dois Riachos, a town about 1,250 miles north of Rio de Janeiro. She was only 17 when she appeared at the 2003 World Cup in the United States.For the 2006 season, Marta won the first of an unprecedented five straight FIFA World Player of the Year awards.DDubbed Pele in skirts, Marta scored seven goals at the 2007 World Cup in China, but Brazil finished as runners-up in the tournament after falling to Germany 2-0 in the final.ddddddddddddWith Marta, the Brazilians won the silver medal at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Her duel with goalkeeper Hope Solo in the final at the Beijing Games was considered epic. Carli Lloyd scored the game-winner in extra time for the Americans, but it was Solo who fended off a point-blank shot from Marta in the 72nd minute.One of their biggest showdowns came at the 2011 World Cup in Germany. Solo came out the victor on penalty kicks after a dramatic 2-2 draw. Marta had both goals for Brazil, including a controversial penalty kick, but Solo was able to stop Daiane in the shootout. The Americans, knocked out in the Rio quarterfinals by Sweden, would go on to the final that year.With Marta you have to have a little extra attention to her, even though our team defense is really good and really organized. Thats a compliment to her, Solo told The Associated Press during the Olympics. I have played for coaches in the past who thought we could just play our style of soccer against Marta, and weve been punished for it. So Im very aware that we have to pay extra attention to her.Marta has scored 104 goals in 107 international appearances. She has the most World Cup goals with 15. She has 10 Olympic goals, tying her for third on the career list with Abby Wambach of the U.S.But what Marta doesnt have in her storied career is a major international title. At 33, it is conceivable that Marta could play in the 2019 Womens World Cup in France.Brazilian coach Vadao said he hoped Marta and the teams other vets -- namely Formiga and Cristiane -- dont walk away following the Olympics.I think to lose Formiga, Marta and Cristiane would be regrettable because we need their experience to lead the next generation, the coach said. ' ' '