(November 4, 2012) World No. 5 David Ferrer won his first Masters 1000 of his career by defeating qualifier Jerzy Janowicz 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday for BNP Paribas Masters crown. This was the Spaniard’s fourth masters final. Poland’s Janowicz, ranked 69th … [Read more...]
Why Slowed Down Courts are Hurting Tennis
Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball to Andy Roddick of the U.S. during the Paris Masters tennis tournament, November 10, 2011. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TENNIS) By Tumaini Carayol (November 8, 2011) PARIS - Over the … [Read more...]
Bercy – “Roger is Coming!”
By Guillaume Willecoq and Marijo Marugan The press room is about to crack. Seven cameras and more than twenty photographers are pointing in the direction of the player's seat for the interviews. The professionals are setting up their microphones and … [Read more...]
Bercy – Gilles Simon Looking Ahead
Transcription by Guillaume Willecoq and Marijo Marugan Q. (Reporter) Gilles you went back to the habit of winning matches after the loss of the first setÂ…. A. (Simon) (Smile) Maybe! I was lucky to go through Golubev. I was afraid it would go all … [Read more...]
Bercy – First Rounds, First Words with Murray and Nalbandian
By Guillaume Willecoq and Marijo Marugan On Monday, Andy Murray arrived fresh from winning his first title with his brother Jamie, asked if he was ready for Bercy, after winning the doubles title with his brother Jamie in Valencia, he said, … [Read more...]
Qualies Weekend in Bercy
By Guillaume Willecoq and Marijo Marugan Saturday While the technicians were finishing setting up the main scene – sponsors’ posters, cable access, strengthening barricades - several players were already coming out to hit on the Central … [Read more...]
A Peek Inside the Draw Ceremony at the Paris/Bercy Masters
By Guillaume Willecoq L-R FFT President Jean Gachassi, Michael Llodra, Tomas Berdych. Photo by Guillaume Willecoq for 15-lovetennis and GVTNews Rendezvous at 6:30 p.m. in the headquarters of the French Newspaper "L'Equipe." The draw ceremony … [Read more...]