Originally posted on Meanderings and Musings:
It’s French Open time. Paris in the spring time is cold. There have been some big upsets. Both Williams sisters out in the second round for the first time since 2011. Both Australian Open champions out in the first round. I’m scrounging round the internet for live streams and…
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French Open R2 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Thiem, Murray vs. Matosevic
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal’s French Open fortnight will heat up on Thursday with an intriguing second-round contest against Dominic Thiem. Andy Murray and Marinko Matosevic are also looking for a place in the last 32. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem Heading into this season, neither fans nor players–at least not the…
French Open Day 5 picks, including Gasquet vs. Berlocq and Seppi vs. Monaco
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Chris Skelton of Tennis View Magazine preview and pick four of the best men’s singles matches on Thursday at Roland Garros. Among those in second-round action are seeds Richard Gasquet and Andreas Seppi. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem Ricky: Thiem is not going to…
Novak Djokovic & the Umbrella: A Not Quite Silent Film
Originally posted on Daily Medal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YskqvyX1W7M Had to share this clip of tennis great, Novak Djokovic, sharing a drink and an umbrella with a (p)lucky ball boy at the French Open. This is what happens when you take initiative! Life lessons from this young man…not unlike Lupita Nyong’o’s selfie-crashin’ brother. Courtesy of Deadspin: “We waited for…
Tennis and Fashion (POLL)
Is this a good kit? Every year at every major a lot of discussion on twitter and other platforms focuses on “kits” different top players wear from whatever company provides their clothing. Federer’s Wimbledon jackets, sweaters, shoes etc. got a lot of attention. I understand that one of the upsides for tennis is…
French Open R1 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Ginepri, Thiem vs. Mathieu
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal will begin his bid for a ninth French Open title when he takes the court against Robby Ginepri on Monday. The winner will face either Dominic Thiem or Paul-Henri Mathieu in the second round. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. (WC) Robby Ginepri Nadal and Ginepri will be going head-to-head…
French Open Preview
Originally posted on britscript:
As the French Open in Paris approaches, thoughts turn once more to who will triumph at the only clay court Grand Slam on the tour. While Nadal still dominates on this surface, there are several rival claimants who are hungry for the title at Roland Garros. Here are some short profiles…
2014 French Open draw analysis
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Last year, Rafael Nadal was left at the mercy of the French Open draw as the No. 3 seed. Or, more accurately, the draw was at the mercy of Nadal and Novak Djokovic. They did, in fact, land on the same side and–as expected–their titanic semifinal showdown proved to be…
French Open Predictions
Originally posted on Myles Harris Sports:
With the French Open being right about the corner and the draw fresh out, I’ll share my predictions and favorite to win it all on my men’s side. 8-time champion Rafael Nadal has regained the top seed this year after winning to title last year as a 3 seed…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 