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...]
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...]
Federer Survives Fall and Simon to Gain 36th Straight Grand Slam Quarterfinal
(June 2, 2013) Roger Federer was pushed to five sets on Sunday and had to recover from a fall on the clay, as well as a loss of focus in rallying to defeat Frenchman Gilles Simon, 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the fourth round of the French Open. “I … [Read more...]
“Comeback Kid” Tommy Robredo Escapes Again for Five-Set Win
(June 2, 2013) So far this fortnight Spain’s Tommy Robredo has earned the name “The Comeback Kid.” On Sunday at the French Open he became the first man since 1927 to win three consecutive Grand Slam matches, having to rally from two sets to … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Breezes Through Vinci, Sets Up Quarterfinal with Kuznetsova
By Ros Satar (June 2, 2013) PARIS - Serena Williams notched another straight sets victory over Roberta Vinci 6-1, 6-3, before trying out more French on the Court Phillipe Chatrier crowd, although, to be fair, many of the games were well fought and … [Read more...]
Kuznetsova Wins the Battle of the Grinders, Advances to Quarterfinals
By Ros Satar (June 2, 2013) PARIS - A former winner of Roland Garros showed what took her to the title, as the 2009 champion Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Angelique Kerber 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. It may not have been the … [Read more...]
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