Marin Cilic Resumes Grand Slam Winning Streak!
Posted by Tom Gainey on May 26th, 2015 @ 10:05 am
Following a post-US Open injury slump, Marin Cilic is back winning Grand Slam matches again. Cilic missed a lot of time nursing a right shoulder injury, but the Croat says he’s close to playing championship tennis again.
“Just takes bit of time,” Cilic said after a 62, 64, 62 win over Robin haase. “Takes some wins obviously. That’s most important in any sport, I would guess. I feel the game is …
Sharapova Sick, Sloane Ousts Venus At French Open; Serena Returns Tuesday
Posted by Staff on May 25th, 2015 @ 5:27 pm
Maria Sharapova opened her title defense Monday at the French Open with a tough 6-2, 6-4 win over Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi. The 2-time champion, though, revealed that she’s been suffering from a cold virus.
“I’m getting over it, and hopefully it will pass by soon,” Sharapova said of the minor cold.
“I mean, unless I’m really in my coffin, I’m going to be out there,” she joked.
Sharapova has now won 21 of …
Murray Sails Into French Open 2nd RD, Stays Perfect On Clay; Djokovic, Nadal On Court Tuesday
Posted by Staff on May 25th, 2015 @ 5:04 pm
Andy Murray upped his recent clay run to 11 today after easily dismissing Facundo Arguella in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the French Open.
Murray, a 2-time French Open semifinalist and recent winner of Munich and Madrid, felt he did well against a tough Argentine opponent.
“It was definitely tricky,” Murray said. “I think he has a good forehand. I think when he has time, you know, …
French Open Said This: There Is No Reason For Us To Change The Security Measures
Posted by Sean Randall on May 24th, 2015 @ 5:30 pm
A few hours after some degenerate kid walked out onto Chatrier in hopes of getting on a selfie with Roger Federer, tournament boss Gilbert Ysern said security measures were just fine the way they were.
“I’m not going to tell you I’m happy with what happened this afternoon,” Ysern said. “But honestly, at this stage there is no reason for us to change the security procedures.”
No reason? Some screwball just …
Federer Has More Issues Off Court Than On It In French Open Win; Sharapova, Murray Monday
Posted by Staff on May 24th, 2015 @ 4:29 pm
The top two Swiss players in the world, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, both breezed to first round wins Sunday at the French Open, but then took issue with the tournament after.
2009 champion Federer raised his record to 8-0 against Alejandro Falla dispatching the Colombian 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to win his 48th straight Grand Slam first round match. But after as he was was leaving the court, the Swiss, who …
Stan Wawrinka’s Also Unhappy With The French Open, Specifically A $H!T Article On Their Website
Posted by Tom Gainey on May 24th, 2015 @ 10:51 am
First Roger Federer, now Stan Wawrinka is enraged at the French Open. Wawrinka also won today in straight sets defeating Marcel Ilhan, but afterward took exception to a now-deleted article titled “Stan the Man versus Ilhan and Ilham” that appeared for a short time yesterday on rolandgaros.com, the official website of the French Open.
The article went into speculation over Wawrinka’s breakup and rumored romance with WTA 18-year-old Donna Vekic.
“Completely stupid …
Fanatic Rushes On Court For Selfie With Roger Federer, French Open Security In No Hurry [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:24 am
Following a comfortable win over Alejandro Falla in the first round at the French Open, Roger Federer was attacked by a fan as he was leaving the Chatrier Court.
The fan jumped on court to request a selfie with an annoyed looking Federer. Several seconds went by before security finally came in to apprehend the trespasser before something serious could have happened.
Federer’s not pleased about …
Federer, Warwinka, Halep Open Play Sunday At The French Open
Posted by Staff on May 23rd, 2015 @ 4:15 pm
Roger Federer leads the 32-match schedule for opening day Sunday at the French Open. The 17-time Slam champ begins his quest for a second Roland Garros title against Colombian Alejandro Falla. Federer’s beaten Falla seven times including twice before in Paris. The lefty did give Roger a run for his money at Wimbledon in 2010 when he choked away 2-set lead.
Federer’s countryman Stan Wawrinka is also in action, looking …
Novak Djokovic: Rafa Plays His Best Clay Tennis In Paris And He’s Up There As A Favorite To Win
Posted by Tom Gainey on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:59 pm
On the day of his 28th birthday and on the eve of his most important event of his tennis season, Novak Djokovic was given some startling news: He would have to face 9-time champion Rafael Nadal in the French Open quarterfinals.
Djokovic, like Nadal did, took the draw in stride. And said he’ll also take it match-by-match, but much of the focus of his pre-tournament presser was on the looming match-up.
Djokovic, …
Rafael Nadal: I Would Love To Play Novak Djokovic In The French Open Quarterfinals
Posted by Tom Gainey on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:56 pm
What a draw handed to Rafael Nadal. The 9-time French Open champion was not only placed in Novak Djokovic’s half, he was put in his quarter! He’ll have to face his rival in the final eight just to make the semifinals. Otherwise, Nadal, who is ranked No. 7 but seeded 6th, could fall out of the Top 10.
Rafa, though, is still upbeat and hopes to return to the winners’ circle …
Roger Federer: No, Rafael Nadal Should Not Have Been Seeded Higher
Posted by Tom Gainey on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:54 pm
Thanks to a nice draw with rivals Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray on the other half of the draw, Roger Federer should be feeling great, but reading through his presser it’s not the case.
First, while intrigued, Federer is downplaying the news of the Djokovic-Nadal quarter, reminding the press that there are a lot of other players to watch out for.
He also isn’t pleased with the playing conditions at …
French Open Men’s Preview: Djokovic Staring At Nadal, Murray Then Federer For Career Slam, Can He Do It?
Posted by Sean Randall on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:07 pm
Wow. What a French Open draw. In the past we’ve wondered which half someone like Andy Murray might end up in a big time Grand Slam draw like this. But thanks to Rafael Nadal’s drop in the rankings we keyed on Rafa’s quarterfinal landing spot and would you believe he fell right in Djokovic’s section. That worst-case scenario we’ve talked about for about a month did happen. My oh my.
Now …
French Open Women’s Preview: Serena Williams Tough Draw Could Mean No Final
Posted by Jeremy Davis on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:45 am
The top players have rounded out their games in the lead-up tournaments to Roland Garros, leaving the Top 4 seeds as the clear favorites: Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep and Petra Kvitova.
But a number of floaters emerged during the 2015 claycourt season and will attempt to make their mark over the fortnight on the red dirt. Here is a look at the four sections of the draw for the …
Rafael Nadal Reacts To Drawing Novak Djokovic In The French Open Quarterfinals [Video]
Posted by Staff on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:59 am
Rafael Nadal reacted to his French Open draw which puts the 9-time champion against World No. 1 and favorite Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals.
When asked, a ruffled looking Nadal focused on winning his first match, not about the Djokovic quarterfinal.
Nadal is 66-1 at the French Open. But after a disappointing start to 2015, he is seeded No. 6, his lowest ever seeding at the tournament where he was won the …
French Open Draw: Rafael Nadal Lands In Novak Djokovic’s Quarter!
Posted by Staff on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:47 am
The worst case scenario for both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic has happened, with the 9-time champion Nadal landing in Novak’s quarter at the French Open.
The two met in the 2014 finals, but this year could now square off in the quarterfinals a week from Wednesday. Djokovic, who is celebrating his 28th birthday today, is seeking his first French Open title, which would complete his career Slam.
Andy Murray, who’s been …