The French Open prize money increased by 1.2 million Euro in 2012, to a total of 18.7 million Euro.

May 15th, 2012 by grandslamgal

I’ve been in the UK for a few days now, catching up with family and friends before heading to Paris late next week for Roland Garros. I lived in the UK for a few years in the late 90s and have spent a reasonable amount of time here since. 

May 15th, 2012 by grandslamgal

Here are 5 iPhone apps that will make your life easier when you’re visiting Roland Garros for the French Open.

May 15th, 2012 by grandslamgal

If you’d asked me that question in 2005 my immediate answer would be “not at all”. That was the year I was told I was “un-patriotic” by a nameless stranger in a Melbourne bar

May 6th, 2012 by grandslamgal

I put this video together using my favourite photos from the Australian Open in January, combined with a song by The Whitlams, one of my fave Australian bands.

May 5th, 2012 by grandslamgal

In April, tennis moved to clay courts. Here are the results, plus some other updates…

May 1st, 2012 by grandslamgal

It feels like forever since the Australian Open but fortunately the next slam, the French Open, is only 4 weeks away!

April 26th, 2012 by grandslamgal

The Monte Carlo Rolex Masters is the first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament on clay for the year. The main draw starts on 15 April. Rafael Nadal has won this tournament for the last seven years. Will he make it eight straight by winning in 2012?

April 15th, 2012 by grandslamgal

To celebrate Rafa being back in Monte Carlo and trying for his eighth straight win there, I’m sharing this poem.

April 15th, 2012 by grandslamgal

The Clay season is about to begin. From Roger Federer’s perspective the big question is:Can he regain the No.2 spot before the French Open?

April 11th, 2012 by grandslamgal

I just came across this video about the ATP introducing a new rule to limit service speed to 100mph. The aim is to reduce injuries to lines people who are frequently hit by balls.

April 2nd, 2012 by grandslamgal

Tennis in March has been all about the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Tournaments played in Indian Wells and Miami.

March 30th, 2012 by grandslamgal

This year’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells started with a virus that caused several players to withdraw and had fans concerned over who else might be affected during the tournament. But the show went on and ended with victories by Azarenka and Federer.

March 18th, 2012 by grandslamgal

The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in now well under way and that means the big 4 men, as well as the other top tennis players, are all back on the hard court and battling to win an important title.

March 11th, 2012 by grandslamgal

In the tennis world this week Indian Wells kicks off, Roger and Andy R play an exhibition match in New York and more tourney tix go on sale.

March 4th, 2012 by grandslamgal

Wow – it’s already been a month since the Australian Open final. And it’s now less than 3 months until the French Open.

February 29th, 2012 by grandslamgal

Recently a lot of incredible people have been sharing their experiences and tips for attending Grand Slam tournaments with me, which I am incorporating into the Grand Slam plan for when I attend the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open later this year.

February 26th, 2012 by grandslamgal

French Open tickets went on sale to the general public this week and through careful planning, plus some great advice from friends on Twitter, @Ballboy2012 and I were able to get what we think are good seats for all the sessions we wanted.

February 17th, 2012 by grandslamgal

My 2012 Grand Slam plan is now 25% complete and I’m working on the plans for attending the next three slams.

February 12th, 2012 by grandslamgal

What a month January was! Definitely the hugest month so far for my tennis fandom. In terms of the Grand Slam plan, we’re now at one tournament completed, three to go!

February 4th, 2012 by grandslamgal