[7] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs. [19] Elina Svitolina (UKR) Elina acquitted herself quite well versus Serena in Melbourne I have been wrong about both of these two players multiple times in this French Open. I needed to do more homework on Svitolina to make an educated guess on this match. It strikes me that the…
Month: June 2015
French Open QF preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Nadal
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The all-to-early but highly-anticipated Roland Garros quarterfinal between the two title favorites is upon us. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and nine-time champion Rafael Nadal will collide on Wednesday. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will be facing each other for the 44th time in their careers when they meet in…
French Open QF previews and picks: Federer vs. Wawrinka, Nishikori vs. Tsonga
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Another all-Swiss showdown between Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka is set for Tuesday at Roland Garros. Kei Nishikori and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are also battling for a semifinal spot. (8) Stan Wawrinka vs. (2) Roger Federer Federer and Wawrinka will be squaring off for the 19th time in their careers when…
Federer defeats Monfils to Reach Quarterfinals
Originally posted on ATP Mens Tennis:
Federer fans were holding their breathes, worried about what Monfils could do. French fans were hoping that Le Monf could join Tsonga in the quarterfinals. Yet, it was the Swiss Maestro who adjusted the date on his Rolex watch to 2007 before coming out to play on the court.…
Heart of a Warrior….Serena Williams moves on to Quarterfinals of the French Open
Originally posted on M.E.S.S online:
The No. 1 ranked Serena Williams is looking for her third French Open title despite her struggles on clay. Today she recently defeated Sloane Stephens in the Round of 16 in two straight sets after coming from behind, 1-6, 7-5 and 6-3. Williams has been pushed to…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 