Month: June 2014

Maria Sharapova Wins Roland Garros 2014

Originally posted on Fairways and Forehands:
Maria Sharapova (click to enlarge) Maria Sharapova should hold on to La Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen as long as she can. She earned it. Oh, the Roland Garros 2014 tournament director and organizers will eventually come and take it back while Masha will take home a replica trophy. I hope they…

Maria Sharapova Takes her Second Roland Garros Title

Maria Sharapova is now a two-time champion at Roland Garros.  Her 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 victory over a determined Simona Halep offered tennis fans a lot to enjoy.  Sharapova was already on track for a first ballot induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  However, any Grand Slam victory adds a layer of glory…

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Roland Garros 2014 – Sharapova vs. Halep Prediction

This should be a good match for many reasons.  Maria Sharapova knows she has a great opportunity to pocket a 5th Grand Slam singles title.  Simona Halep is playing the best tennis of her young career.  The two players also offer contrasting styles for viewers.  Halep has a great ground game and covers the court…

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Roland Garros 2014 – Djokovic vs. Gulbis Prediction

They’re Both in Form There is some shared history between the two at the junior level, and Novak Djokovic leads their head-to-head 4-1.  Nole and Ernests Gulbis have not played since 2011 so I think their head-to-head is largely meaningless.  Gulbis is playing the best tennis of his career.  He’s won 2 clay court titles…

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