Fan runs on to court for selfie with Federer before security finally intercepts. Not a good look…. — Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) May 24, 2015 Andy Murray was out on the practice courts earlier today at #RolandGarros #FrenchOpen >>> pic.twitter.com/fGUAFwWMBf — Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) May 24, 2015 He is the boss pic.twitter.com/8DbTVXSrBK — No Federer♥No…
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French Open 2015: May 24th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is quite a slate of matches for Day 1 [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Alejandro Falla (COL) – Federer has a pretty ideal draw in Paris. A win on Sunday means Roger would only have to win 6 matches over the traditional 2 weeks of the event to take the title. Falla…
French Open 2015: May 24th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD In addition to having a surface that can handle light rain, Roland Garros has been smart to add a 15th day to the event allowing for flexibility to get to the championship matches on time. [3] Simon Halep (BUL) vs Evgeniya Rodina (RUS) – Is Halep a contender? Based on last year’s…
ATP Championship Predictions for Geneva and Nice
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…
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…
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