Here is Sousa playing in front of a packed house Geneva Championship [6] Joao Sousa (POR) vs Thomaz Bellucci (BRA) Bellucci is a player I always hoped to see succeed. His game always looked more impressive than his results. Sousa on the other hand seems to steadily be rising in stature on tour. In a situation…
Month: May 2015
Tweets about the 2015 Roland Garros Draw
The #cincytennis office reaction to seeing @rolandgarros draw & potential Djokovic-Nadal quarterfinal #RG15 pic.twitter.com/ncRF5NxocU — W&S Open (@CincyTennis) May 22, 2015 Andy Murray can take advantage of Nadal’s confidence crisis to win French Open title http://t.co/CPQ66wF0wP #RG15 pic.twitter.com/rHtd9819IH — Tennis News (@tennis2daynews) May 22, 2015 Qualifying notes…Alexa Glatch of California is in. Same for Sweden’s…
French Open Memories: Steffi Graf 1987-1989
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
My first distinct tennis memories are matches between Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe in the 1982 Wimbledon men’s championship and the 1984 US Open semifinal. Both were five set thrillers, but I did not start following tennis regularly until Boris Becker won Wimbledon in…
French Open Memories: Agassi vs. Courier 1989-1992
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
I will be sharing some of my favorite French Open memories between now and the start of the 2013 French Open. My first subject is Andre Agassi versus Jim Courier. Once upon a time it was rare to see the same players match-up year…
Tennis: Quick Beginners Guide to Roland Garros (French Open)
Originally posted on Zo-Bo Sportz:
This Sunday, the 24th of May, sees the start of my favourite tennis tournament of the year; Roland Garros (The French Open). This tournament is played on outdoor clay courts and is the 2nd Grand Slam tournament of the year. For those of you who are newbies to the sport…
Gustavo “Guga” Kuerten: Coming to a Hall of Fame Near You
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Gustavo Kuerten My earliest impressions of Gustavo Kuerten were mixed. I saw him play Jim Courier in the first round of the 1997 Davis Cup and could not believe Courier was struggling to post a 4 set win over such a frail looking opponent. …
French Open Memories: Guga
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
South American Renaissance Gustavo Kuerten was not expected to win the 1997 French Open, but he went through accomplished champions and clay court powers in the process. Kuerten beat fifth seeded and 1995 French Open champion Thomas Muster in the round of 32. He…
Roma: Djokovic and Sharapova Triumphant in Rome
Originally posted on All Things Tennis- from Hamza Shakeel:
Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova reigned supreme in the Eternal City, as they both triumphed in the Rome Masters Final. Defending champion Djokovic continued his unbelievable season, with another final defeat to Roger Federer, besting the 33 year old in straight sets. Federer had beaten the Serbian…
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