(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...]
Archives for June 2013
Tsonga Ousts Federer at French Open
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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...]
Germany’s Molleker Captures Longines Future Tennis Aces Title
WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (June 3, 2013) – Sixteen of the world’s top boys’ 12-and-under players battled for the title of 2013 Longines Future Tennis Aces champion last week, with Germany’s Rudolf Molleker finally taking home the championship in a … [Read more...]
Another Late Night Victory for Radwanska, Conquers Ivanovic
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...]
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