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Q & A: Catching Up with Taylor Townsend at Roland Garros

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    (June 5, 2013) PARIS - Being at Roland Garros is not all about running from Court Philippe Chatrier to Court Suzanne Lenglen for two weeks. Out on the outside courts, die-hard tennis fans catch good doubles and junior action … [Read more...]

Tsonga Ousts Federer at French Open

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By Ros Satar (June 4, 2013) PARIS - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the French Open tournament, putting Roger Federer out, in straight sets 7-5 6-3 6-3 in the quarterfinals.   For many, the fact that Tsonga beat … [Read more...]

Serena Williams Battles into Semifinal

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By Ros Satar (June 4, 2013) PARIS - No. 1 seed Serena Williams overcame a spirited comeback by 2009 French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova to complete the semi-final line up for the top half of the draw 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.   It started very … [Read more...]

Errani Edges Radwanska for Semifinal Spot

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By Ros Satar (June 4, 2013) PARIS - 2012 finalist Sara Errani was the first of the women to book her slot in the semi-finals, with a tight straight sets 6-4, 7-6(6)win over fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska.   Errani started on the offensive … [Read more...]

Sharapova and Jankovic Close Round of 16 Door on the Young Vanguard

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By Ros Satar (June 3, 2013) PARIS - Jelena Jankovic continued her good run of form with a systematic dismantling of Jamie Hampton 6-0, 6-2, as they took to the court after a thrilling five-setter between Richard Gasquet and Stanislas … [Read more...]

Nadal Cruises into French Open Quarters; Wawrinka Battles Back

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(June 3, 2013) Rafael Nadal flew into the French Open quarterfinals with an easy straight set win on his birthday while Stanislas Wawrinka had to fight back from a two-set deficit on Monday to win in Paris. Celebrating his 27th birthday, the … [Read more...]

With a Heavy Heart Djokovic Rallies Past Kohlschreiber to Gain Quarters at French Open

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By Ros Satar (June 3, 2013) PARIS - World No. 1 Novak Djokovic dropped his first set of the tournament against Philipp Kohlschreiber, but rallied impressively to win in four sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday at Roland Garros.   Djokovic has … [Read more...]

Easy Does It For Azarenka – Reaches Third French Quarterfinal

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By Ros Satar (June 3, 2013) PARIS - It started as a baseline battle for the former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, and ended up as easy as a walk along the Champs Élysées, as the third seed reeled off 7 games in a row to win 6-3, 6-0 over Francesca … [Read more...]

Another Late Night Victory for Radwanska, Conquers Ivanovic

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By Ros Satar   (June 2, 1013) PARIS - It was another late start for Roland Garros 4th seed Agnieszka Radwanska and from the outset, the games were going to be long rallies on Sunday.   Ana Ivanovic’s opening game saw 8 deuces before … [Read more...]