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Federer’s Marked Man – Willie Renshaw
Roger Federer is on the verge of claiming his record sixth straight Wimbledon men’s singles title. It would mark the most consecutive titles in the Open era and would equal the all-time Wimbledon record set by one Willie Renshaw, who won six straight titles from 1881 to 1886.
Mao and Zheng – China’s Most Notable Tennis Players
Jie Zheng of China is making waves at Wimbledon and is now beginning to rival her nation’s former leader Mao Tse-Tung as the most famous tennis player from her country.
The Bud Collins History of Tennis Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press
New Chapter Press today announced the publication of its latest book - The Bud Collins History of Tennis - the most authoritative compilation of the records and histories of tennis written by Bud Collins, the Hall of Fame tennis journalist, broadcaster and personality.
Rafa’s Records
Nadal’s win is the second most decisive victory in a men’s singles final at the French - Nadal giving up one more game than Guillermo Vilas did in his 6-0, 6-3, 6-0 win over Brian Gottfried in the 1977 French final. The title was Nadal’s fourth - tying him for second place with Henri Cochet - and two behind Bjorn Borg, who won six men’s singles titles.
Rafa’s Marked Man: Henri Cochet
Rafael Nadal has a fourth straight Roland Garros title within his sight, which would place him in a tie for second for most French men’s singles titles with France’s Henri Cochet. The French Musketeer won at Roland Garros in 1926, 1928, 1930 and 1932 and is considered by some as the greatest French player of all-time.
25 Years Ago Today: Noah Triumphs!
It was 25 years ago today on June 5, 1983 when Yannick Noah set off the perhaps the biggest celebration in French tennis since the Four Musketeers won the Davis Cup for France for the first time in 1927, by becoming the first man from his nation to win the French Open singles title, defeating Mats Wilander in the final. June 5 is a day of big occurrences in tennis history, as seen below in this exclusive early excerpt from my upcoming book On This Day in Tennis History.
Sharapova Scare on Navratilova Anniversary
Maria Sharapova narrowly avoided being the first No. 1 seeded woman to ever lose in the first round of the French Championships, defeating fellow Russian Evgeniya Rodina 6-1, 3-6, 8-6 on Wednesday. Had Sharapova been defeated, it would have arguably been the biggest women’s upset at Roland Garros since world No. 1 Martina Navratilova lost to 17-year-old Kathy Horvath in the fourth round in 1983 - which, ironically, happened 25 years ago today.
Chatrier – The Name That Permeates The French Open
One name that you are hearing - and will hear - more than perhaps any other during the duration of the 2008 French Championships is that of “Chatrier.” Who is Chatrier and why is his does his name grace the center court at Roland Garros? Bud Collins, tennis journalist and historian extraordinaire, in his soon to be released book THE BUD COLLINS HISTORY OF TENNIS, profiles Philippe Chatrier, the French tennis administrator who was instrumental in the resurgence of the French Championships as one of the world’s top events and the return of tennis to the Olympic program in 1988.
Justine Henin profiled by Bud Collins
After Wednesday’s sudden retirement press conference, TennisGrandstand.com gives you a look at the career of Justine Henin.
Mondays with Bob Greene - Novak Djokovic Wins Rome
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Rome Masters and the Qatar Telecom German Open.
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