Profiles of the top contenders for the 2012 French Open. Note: Grand Slam records for main draw matches only. - by Jack Cunniff    http://twitter.com/jrcunniff 1. Victoria Azarenka 2012 Record:  35-3 Grand Slam Record: … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Next French Open women’s champion – It’s all about the big hitters
By David Sweet The French Open women’s field is as wide open as ever.  Gone are the days of Justine Henin who, during her height, was always the favorite to win the French. What have we learned from this year’s clay season to help us … [Read more...]
Clijsters to Retire Again After US Open
Former world No 1 and three-time US Open winner Kim Clijsters is calling it a career after the US Open this year. The 28-year-old Belgium had previously announced that this would be her final season. At a news conference Clijsters told media, "As it … [Read more...]
Nadal Breaks Through Ferrer, Djokovic Knocks out Federer to Reach Rome Final
By Enrico Maria Riva ROME - There must be a reason why tennis is about to allow one of the worst crimes of its centuries-old history. There must be a reason why David Ferrer may someday end his career without not only not reaching a Slam final but … [Read more...]
Despite Loss to Ferrer, Coach Piatti Helping to Bring Gasquet Back
By Enrico Maria Riva ROME - Richard Gasquet had just lost his quarterfinal match to David Ferrer at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, and Riccardo Piatti, the veteran Italian coach who is working with Gasquet (together with Sébastien … [Read more...]
Gasquet Stuns Murray in Rome
By Enrico Maria Riva ROME - Matches usually tell two different stories: Andy Murray versus Richard Gasquet was no exception on Thursday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. While the Frenchman managed a great victory 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-2, helping him … [Read more...]
Wednesday’s Notes and Quotes From Rome
Serena Williams Serena Slam, Novak Slam? Q: It’s a few years since you did the Serena Slam. Novak is now going for the Novak slam…in a couple of weeks slam. I wonder what you were feeling like when you were going in to the last one to complete … [Read more...]
Roaming in Rome
By Enrico Maria Riva ROME - The life of the tennis player and the life of the unknown journalist, although lived in the same Foro Italico, can be pretty different. You may be aware of how the athletes spend an average day, let's try to familiarize … [Read more...]
Blue Clay Blues – Part Seven
Saturday’s player quotes about the blue clay courts being used at this year’s Madrid Open: Juan Martin Del Potro Juan Martin Del Potro Yeah I think you can just see it, how every player feels. There's nothing else to say. That's all. The … [Read more...]
Blue Clay Blues – Part Six
Friday's player quotes about the blue clay courts being used at this year's Madrid Open: Victoria Azarenka I mean, there's not only one player complaining about it. I am not a fan of this court, I can say that for sure but I don't want to sit here … [Read more...]