41.   Defending champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov began the defense of his French Open title Monday with a victory over Martin Damm of the Czech Republic.

42.   Eindhoven begins defense of its Dutch title with easy win.

43.   Erik Dekker begins Saturday defense of the World Cup title he won last year beting Zabel on points in the season-long competition.

44.   FC Barcelona begins defense of its title against Racing de Santander on Sunday.

45.   First round play begins Monday but the Austrian begins his defense Tuesday.

46.   He and Martina Navratilova begin the defense of their mixed doubles title next week.

47.   He was to have begun his defense against Alexandru Lungu of Romania.

48.   Instead, she and fellow co-captain Abrosimova will watch from courtside as the Huskies begin their defense of the national title next week.

49.   It figures to become a bit more difficult this week, when Hingis begins defense of her Wimbledon title.

50.   Jennifer Capriati began defense of her Australian Open championship with precision shotmaking that made short work of Silvija Talaja.