Archive for the ‘Roland Garros’ Category
Rafael Nadal has been back on the ATP for three months, and it’s like he never left. Nadal is 21-2 on the year with three titles including decimations of the fields in Sao Paulo and Acapulco and a run to his third Indian Wells title on his “least favorite surface.” Nonetheless, Nadal currently sits at […]
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Women’s Singles – (2) Maria Sharapova d. (21) Sara Errani 63 62 Maria Sharapova cemented her place among the all-time greats by winning her first Roland Garros title, and completing the career Grand Slam. She is the only woman to complete the career Grand Slam by winning her fourth major title. “It’s a wonderful moment […]
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l to r: Novak Djokovic, in pursuit of the career Grand Slam, will be looking to put a stop to Rafael Nadal’s career domination at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet in their fourth straight Grand Slam final and each has a chance to make tennis history. Djokovic, who has defeated Nadal […]
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l to r: First-time major finalist Sara Errani will be looking to spoil the party as Maria Sharapova looks to complete the career Grand Slam. July 3rd, 2004. Maria Sharapova, then just 17, stunned the tennis world by winning Wimbledon. The Russian stepped out, on the biggest stage in the sport, and announced to the […]
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Virginie Razzano’s stunning 46 76(5) 63 upset of Serena Williams in the opening round of Roland Garros on Tuesday handed the American her first loss in the first round of a Grand Slam. Razzano, who reached a career high ranking of #16 in 2009, has suffered through numerous personal and physical setbacks in her tennis career. […]
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Ladies’ Preview In 2011, Li Na defeated defending champion Francesca Schiavone 64 76(0) to win her first Grand Slam title. Last year, Li Na stormed through the women’s field, losing only two sets en route to the title, and became the first Asian and Chinese Grand Slam champion in singles. The win catapulted her to star […]
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The first women’s withdrawal from Roland Garros was announced today, and in many respects, it was not unexpected. Kim Clijsters will not be competing this clay season including at the 2012 French Open due to a lingering hip injury. Clijsters, who will be retiring again at the end of the year, instead has her sights set […]
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