French Open Day 9 picks: Murray vs. Verdasco, Monfils vs. Garcia-Lopez

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Steen Kirby of Tennis East Coast preview and pick two of the best men’s singles matchups on Monday at Roland Garros. Familiar foes Andy Murray and Fernando Verdasco, coming off much different third-rounders, are among those in action. (24) Fernando Verdasco vs. (7) Andy Murray…

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal beats Leonardo Mayer at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal Fans Defending champion Rafael Nadal is yet to drop a set going into the second week at Roland Garros, reaching the fourth round in Paris on Saturday with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Leonardo Mayer. Our champion will next face Dusan Lajovic of Serbia. Vamos Rafa! Stay tuned for more! Photos: Getty Images, AP,…

Federer, Djokovic win on controversial day at French Open

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic earn places in the last 16 at Roland Garros after respective four-set victories on Friday. Headlines were also made by Ernests Gulbis and a women’s match between Angelique Kerber and Daniela Hantuchova. Roger Federer is through to the last 16 at Roland Garros after holding…

Federer beats Tursunov in 4, faces Gulbis in 4th Round

Originally posted on Riley's Federer Blog:
Hi guys, as Roland Garros is going on, the main contenders are still there(except for stan, who I said had a difficult opponent in Garcia-Lopez, and he failed to beat him), with Nadal winning effortlessly while Djokovic and Roger had to work to beat there opponents Roger’s match…