The Countdown to Roland Garros: The History of the French Open Poster
The Golden Age of Posters first came about in the late 1800’s, just as tourism was growing in popularity. At the time, tennis was regarded as the social sport of the elite class, evoking a sense of luxury and leisure. Vacation [...]
Roland Garros Special: “The Divine” Suzanne Lenglen
Tennis and celebrity are today considered one-and-the-same, predictably intertwined and nearly indistinguishable. Royalty aside, this was certainly not the standard impression of early tennis players.
Though preceded by a few of her male counterparts in their lofty rise to idolatry, it took the attitude and flare[...]
American Junior Advances to Junior Final: Of Course He’s Not a USTA Product
American Junior Advances to Junior Final: Of Course He’s Not a USTA Product
Yes thats right, American Andrea Collarini has advanced to the final of the French Open juniors. But there’s a catch [...]
As Easy As 1,2,3: Nadal Sets Up Revenge Match
For most of the match it was another typical Rafael Nadal victory at Roland Garros. Rafa bludgeoned the tired and overmatched Jurgen Melzer 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(6). However, Nadal showed some vulnerability when serving for the match at 5-4 in the third set. In that game he [...]
Soderling Wins the Battle of the Giants; Next Up: the Final
From two sets to one down, Swede Robin Soderling defeated Czech Tomas Berdych 6-3, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 in 3 hours and 27 minutes. Soderling time and time again came up with big shots when they counted most. He used his superior fitness and experience to overcome the big hitting Berdych. Sometimes when two players of the same [..]
Roland Garros Day 11 Scores & Photos
Roland Garros Day 11 Results – Nadal Through To SFs; Melzer Rallies Past Djokovic; Stosur Upends Serena; Jankovic Quietly Moves On[...]
Federer Shrugs Off Defeat With a Wry Smile
PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) – Two hours after his reign as French Open champion was brutally cut short by Swedish powerhouse Robin Soderling on Tuesday, Roger Federer still managed to find some humour to brighten the mood.
As the Swiss sat down to face the world’s media[...]
Heavyweight Champion Nadal Keeps Fighting
Heavyweight Champion Nadal Keeps Fighting Roland Garros favorite and world #2 Rafael Nadal defeated Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro 7-6(2), 7-6(3), 6-4. The contest was another typical match for Rafa at Roland Garros. Heavy shot after heavy shot was thrown at Almagro and to his credit the 24 year old Almagro hung in there blow for [...]
Stosur Goes Back to Back
Stosur Goes Back to Back Australian Samantha Stosur defeated world #1 Serena Williams 62, 67(2), 86 in a tough battle that featured many dramatic moments. Stosur had the potential to win the match in straight sets when she served up a set and 5-3 in the second, but as usual Serena Williams didn’t give up [...]
