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…
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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…
Kei Nishikori Quietly Making His Way Through The Draw
Originally posted on ATP Mens Tennis:
By Yousuf A. Khan Kei Nishikori is the first Japanese man in 82 years to make it through to the French Open quarterfinals. Yet, old and irrelevant records aren’t the only things Nishikori is achieving. Over the course of an entire week, Nishkori hasn’t dropped a single set against…
French Open Day 9 picks, including Nadal vs. Sock and Ferrer vs. Cilic
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Ricky Dimon of The Grandstand and Pete Ziebron of Tennis Acumen preview and pick two of the men’s singles matches on Monday at the French Open. Fourth-round action includes Rafael Nadal vs. Jack Sock and David Ferrer vs. Marin Cilic. Jack Sock vs. (6) Rafael Nadal Ricky: This is tennis’…
French Open R4 previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Gasquet, Murray vs. Chardy
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will contest their fourth-round French Open matches on Monday. They are set for respective showdowns against Frenchmen Richard Gasquet and Jeremy Chardy. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. (20) Richard Gasquet Djokovic and Gasquet will be meeting for the 12th time in their careers at the ATP…
French Open 2015: June 1st Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [13] Gael Monfils (FRA) 63 46 – TO BE COMPLETED – I will stick with Federer as I picked on Sunday. This could go either way, but I think if Roger volleys a little better than he did on Sunday he wins. Monfils let Federer back into the…
French Open 2015: June 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sunday Rain has Produced Quite a Slate of Matches [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [13] Lucie Safarova (CZE) – I will stick with my Sunday pick. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) – I like Serena to win, but I also think Sloane’s backhand down the line can cause problems…
French Open R4 previews and picks: Berdych vs. Tsonga, Wawrinka vs. Simon
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon will look continue what has been strong French Open campaign for the host nation. They are set for respective fourth-round meetings on Sunday with Tomas Berdych and Stan Wawrinka. (14) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. (4) Tomas Berdych Tsonga and Berdych will be facing each other for…
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It was another gorgeous day for tennis at Roland Garros! Check out what you missed on Day 7: http://t.co/2XI28Cu8cX pic.twitter.com/lLcz7IUCyg — Roland Garros (@rolandgarros) May 30, 2015 A View Like This is Just One Reason We Love Tennis Dear Readers, I was looking over my analytics today. May 2015 has been the best month in…
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