(June 2, 2014) The quarterfinals of the French Open were set on Monday, with Simona Halep, Sara Errani, Jelena Jankovic completing the final 8. The highest seed left in the tournament, No.4 Simona Halep outclassed No. 15 Sloane Stephens, 6-4, 6-3. … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova Rallies Past Sam Stosur at French Open
#495132791 / gettyimages.com (June 1, 2014) Maria Sharapova rebounded from losing the first set to move into the French Open quarterfinals on Saturday 3-6, 6-4, 6-0 over Sam Stosur. Sharpaova won the last nine games to close out the … [Read more...]
Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic Reach Roland Garros Quarterfinals
(June 1, 2014) For the first time in history, there will be two Canadians in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam after Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic had dominating fourth round wins on Sunday at Roland Garros. Raonic became the first Canadian man … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Dominates Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Paris
#495088863 / gettyimages.com (June 1, 2014) No. 2 Novak Djokovic thoroughly dominated 13th-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 in only 90 minutes on Sunday at the French Open to reach the quarterfinals for his 20th straight major … [Read more...]
Roger Federer Falls to Ernests Gulbis at French Open
#495052321 / gettyimages.com (June 1, 2014) Eighteenth seed Ernest Gulbis rallied from a set and a break down to defeat fourth seed Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3), 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open. Roger … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal Extends Win Streak at French Open to 31
(May 31, 2014) Rafael Nadal has equaled his own record at the French Open. The world No. 1 now has a second 31-match winning streak at the clay court major event. Nadal is into the Roland Garros round of 16 with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 win over No. 65 … [Read more...]
Ana Ivanovic Beaten in Third Round of Roland Garros
(May 31, 2014) 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic’s dreams of a second Paris title were dashed on Satruday, when the 11th seed was beaten by 23rd seed Lucie Safarova 6-3, 6-3. It was Ivanovic’s fifth straight loss to the Czech woman. Safarova is … [Read more...]
Djokovic and Federer Gain Berth in French Open Round of 16
(May 30, 2014) Both No. 2 Novak Djokovic and No. 4 Roger Federer needed four sets to reach the round of 16 of the French Open on Friday. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4 over Marin Cilic, while Federer, who missed four chances to win the … [Read more...]
Ernests Gulbis: Women Tennis Players Need 'To Think About Kids'
(May 30, 2014) The never boring Latvian player Ernests Gulbis told the media on Friay that he hopes that he two younger sisters don’t become professional tennis players because women need to “think about kids.” Gulbis, who moved into the … [Read more...]
Third Seed Agnieszka Radwanska Stunned by Ajla Tomljanovic
#494587705 / gettyimages.com (May 30, 2014) The top two women’s seeds at the French Open Serena Williams and Li Na fell earlier on the week, joining them on the sidelines on Friday was third seed Agnieszka Radwanska who lost to unseeded … [Read more...]