Here’s a quick review of the colourful events that have been held over the past month or so in the lead up to Roland Garros. [Read more…]
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…]
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 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.
Here are the important deets for the Men. [Read more…]
Ever wondered who Roland Garros was?
French Open 2011
The French Open at Roland Garros is the world’s premier clay court tennis event.
Which got me thinking, who was Roland Garros, and what did he do to get a famous tennis venue named after him? [Read more…]
Beware Roland Garros… if you’re allergic to clay!
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…]