(May 25, 2014) Taking a quick look at some of the off-beat stories on Day 2 at Roland Garros. Chatrier-gate? There was an uproar by many in the tennis world when on Sunday, it was announced that Rafael Nadal the 4-time defending champion and 8-time … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Stan Wawrinka Crashes Out of Roland Garros
#493935841 / gettyimages.com (May 26, 2014) Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka lost his first match at a major since winning a major falling to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 on center court on Monday. Wawrinka is the … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal Pummels Robby Ginepri in Paris First Round
#493931819 / gettyimages.com (May 26, 2014) It was an easy day at the office for 8-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal who destroyed U. S. wild card world No. 279 Robby Ginepri 6-0, 6-3, 6-0. I think I played after the first game that was … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Shares a Chat with a Ball Boy During First Round Win at Roland Garros
#493905953 / gettyimages.com (May 26, 2014) Novak Djokovic played through some rain and some rain delays on Monday before reaching the second round at the French Open with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over Joao Sousa of Portugal. In the second rain delay of … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova Cruises in Opening Round of Roland Garros
"I thought I played a solid match, but it's only the beginning right now." -@MariaSharapova on her 1R win. #RG14 pic.twitter.com/5m16n2U92Q — Roland Garros (@rolandgarros) May 26, 2014 (May 26, 2014) After a rain delay pushed back the … [Read more...]
"Kimye" and Mrs. Doubtfire in Notes and Quotes for Day 1 of the French Open
#138782420 / gettyimages.com (May 25, 2014) Taking a quick look at some of the off-beat stories on Day 1 at Roland Garros. Serena - Friend of Kimye Serena Williams, a friend of reality television celebrity Kim Kardashian and recording artist … [Read more...]
Serena and Venus Williams Open with Straight Set Wins in Paris
#493744235 / gettyimages.com (May 25, 2014) Defending champion Serena Williams and her older sister, No. 29 Venus, opened Roland Garros on Sunday with straight sets wins with possibility of a third-round meeting. Despite the 6-2, 6-1 … [Read more...]
"Papa" Roger Federer Opens with Win at Roland Garros
#493728223 / gettyimages.com (May 25, 2014) No. 4 seed Roger Federer playing in his 58th straight Grand Slam event, opened his campaign for a second Roland Garros title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 dismissing of Slovakia’s Lukas Lacko, ranked No. 87 in the … [Read more...]
2014 French Open Men's Contender Profiles – Fast Facts with Jack Cunniff
#170240592 / gettyimages.com (May 24, 2014) Profiles of the top Men’s Singles contenders for the 2014 French Open. Note: Grand Slam records for main draw matches only. – by Jack Cunniff http://twitter.com/jrcunniff 1. Rafael Nadal 2014 … [Read more...]
2014 French Open Women's Contender Profiles – Fast Facts with Jack Cunniff
(May 24, 2014) Profiles of the top Women’s Singles contenders for the 2014 French Open. Note: Grand Slam records for main draw matches only. – by Jack Cunniff http://twitter.com/jrcunniff 1.Serena Williams 2014 Record: 23-3 Grand Slam … [Read more...]