Grand Slam Gal
The Fan Grand Slam Begins in January 2012
I’ve been planning my fan grand slam slam for a long time.
I’ve been planning it in my head for at least 12 years.
I’ve been planning the logistics for at least 4 years. [Read more…]
The 2012 tennis season is just around the corner so here is a handy list of links to websites and blogs that will give you the info you need to keep up with the action.
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…]
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…]
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…]
The Colours of Roland Garros
Photo: AP Photo/Christophe Ena
There has been a lot of build up to the French Open, what with:
French Open starts on Sunday 22 May 2011
The qualifying rounds for the French Open 2011 have already started and the main draw starts on Sunday 22 May.
French Open 2011
Which got me thinking, who was Roland Garros, and what did he do to get a famous tennis venue named after him? [Read more…]
A windy day at Roland Garros in May 2008
It was May 2008.
I had quit my job in Melbourne to spend a few months in London with Ball Boy. Our plan was to watch a lot of tennis. [Read more…]
Roger Federer in action in Monte Carlo. Will he be in tourney winning form again by the French Open?
Check out these Men’s Tennis stats:
Kim Clijsters with her trophy after winning the Australian Open 2011
The tennis grand slam tournaments start in January in Australia and run through until September in the USA. [Read more…]