Wimbledon 2011
Seemed to me there were more beards than usual this year, Murray and Lopez for example. And am I the only person thinking that Wimbledon needs more than one court with a roof? [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011: 9 Memorable Hits and Misses
Wimbledon: Headband Hall of Fame
I love seeing all the players decked out in bright white outfits for Wimbledon. But as the men are all wearing a variation of a white t-shirt and shorts, it can be hard to tell them apart while watching the matches on TV. [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011: Puddles, Sweat and Tears
The roof over Wimbledon Centre Court
Hoorah – Wimbledon Centre Court has a roof!
In a country where it rains heavily and frequently, it was a huge leap forward when Wimbledon Centre Court was fitted with a roof in 2009. [Read more…]
Andre Agassi: Not Letting the Grass Grow Under His Feet
Agassi wins Wimbledon 1992
Photo Bob Martin/Getty Images via Bleacher Report
1992 Wimbledon Winner Andre Agassi is one of the greatest tennis players ever. And since he retired in 2006, he certainly hasn’t been letting the grass grow under his feet! [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011 Glam Slam: What a Ball Gown!
The Pre Wimbledon Player Party was held on Thursday night. What a glam slam Wimbledon is! [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011: Dates, Deets, Dollars & ATP Rankings
Wimbledon 2011
Visit the Official Wimbledon Website
Gotta love this time of year when Wimbledon and more grand slam tennis rolls around so soon after the French Open.
Here are the important Wimbledon deets for the Men.
After the Red Clay Dust Has Settled
The French Open finished last weekend and this week the men have been playing at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle and the AEGON Championships at the Queen’s Club, London. [Read more…]
After the French Open: What’s Next for the Men?
Following Li Na’s great win over Francesca Schiavone in the women’s final, the French Open will finished with a bang when Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer in the men’s final.
With only two weeks until the main draw of Wimbledon starts on 20 June, the men need to make a quick adjustment to grass court play. Read on to find out where the top men will be getting ready. [Read more…]
Roland Garros: Let There Be Lights
What do the French Open 2011 matches listed below have in common?
- Novak Djokovic v Juan Martin Del Potro
- Gael Monfils v David Ferrer
- Andy Murray v Victor Troicki [Read more…]
Del Potro Feels the Love, Murray feels the Pain
As the French Open at Roland Garros moves into Week 2, Del Potro is out, but not down and Murray rolled over but is still standing. [Read more…]
Kim Clijsters: Disco Days are Done
Oh Kimmy, look at me, look at me please!
What were you thinking Kim C, on that blustery day at RG?
Kim Clijsters, world No.2 and one of the main contenders to win the French Open title, lost in Round 2 to Arantxa Rus, ranked 114 in the world. [Read more…]
French Open: Fetching Fashion, Bouncy Balls & Sizzling Seeds
The French Open 2011 at Roland Garros is off to a great start. [Read more…]
French Open Men’s Tennis: What’s in Store for the Top 4
The Colours of Roland Garros
Photo: AP Photo/Christophe Ena
There has been a lot of build up to the French Open, what with:
- Djokovic and his huge winning streak (39 matches to be more precise) [Read more…]
French Open 2011: Dates, Deets, Dollars & ATP Rankings
French Open starts on Sunday 22 May 2011
Visit the Official Roland Garros Website (English Version)
Hoorah! It’s time for another Grand Slam. Feels like ages since the Australian Open, doesn’t it?
The qualifying rounds for the French Open 2011 have already started and the main draw starts on Sunday 22 May.