By Ros Satar (June 1, 2013) PARIS -With so many competitive matches on the schedule on Saturday, the Roland-Garros site had hyped up the Jelena Jankovic – Sam Stosur contest as their one to watch – and they were not wrong. Three years ago, many … [Read more...]
Haas Beats Isner on Lucky 13th Match Point at French Open
( June 1, 2013) No. 12 seed Tommy Haas resisted a comeback from 19th seed John Isner to squeak past the American on match point number 13, 7-5, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-7 (10), 10-8 in four hours and 37 minutes. Haas recovered from going down a break in the … [Read more...]
Hampton Upsets Kvitova, Joins Countrywomen Williams, Stephens and Mattek-Sands in Round of 16
(June 1, 2013) American Jamie Hampton upset 2011 Wimbledon champion and seventh seed Petra Kvitova 6-1, 7-6 (7) at the French Open on Saturday to reach the fourth round of a major for the first time. “I think I caught her a little off guard,” said … [Read more...]
Nishikori Becomes First Japanese Man in French Open Fourth Round since 1938
(June 1, 2013) With his 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-1 victory over No. 24 Benoit Paire of France on Saturday, 13the seed Kei Nishikori became the first man from Japan to reach the round of 16 at Roland Garros since 1938 when Nakano Fumiteru accomplished the … [Read more...]
Sharapova, Azarenka Advance to Roland Garros Fourth Round
(June 1, 2013) After and easy first set defending champion Maria Sharapova had to fight to close out the match in two sets 6-1, 7-5 over Zheng Jie on Saturday at Roland Garros. For the No. 2 seed it was the third straight day on the court due to her … [Read more...]
Sloane Stephens Triumphs in the Bullring at Roland Garros
By Ros Satar (June 1, 2013) PARIS - USA’s Sloane Stephens came through a tight three-setter, against Marina Erakovic of New Zealand 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3. In a court that looked more like a bull-ring with two gladiatrices battering the fluff of innocent … [Read more...]
French Open Results for May 31, 2013
ROLAND GARROS Paris, France May 26-June 9, 2013 Red Clay/Outdoors Results - Friday, May 31, 2013 Singles - Third Round (1) Serena Williams (USA) d. (26) Sorana Cirstea (ROU) 60 62 (4) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) d. (Q) Dinah Pfizenmaier … [Read more...]
Radwanska Closes Out Full Day’s Play With A Win
By Ros Satar (May 31, 2013) Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska closed out an uninterrupted day’s play with a straight sets 6-3, 6-4 win over Dinah Pfizenmaier to book her slot in the fourth round of Roland Garros. Taking to the court in the … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Sails Into Round of 16 at Roland Garros
(May 31, 2013) No. 1 Serena Williams is into the fourth round of the French Open. The 15-time major champion beat Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-2 on Friday. Friday’s win extends her career-best win streak to 27 as she moves into the round of 16. Williams is … [Read more...]
Roger Federer Beats Julien Benneteau to Gain Fourth Round at Roland Garros
(May 31, 2013) No. 2 seed Roger Federer needed only 91 minutes to defeat Frenchman Julien Benneteau 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to reach the round of 16 at Roland Garros on Friday. Benneteau broke Federer to open the match and held for a 2-0 lead. Federer broke … [Read more...]