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The Fab Five, Revisited: Wimbledon 2013 Women’s Contenders

June 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

This companion to a Monday article on the Wimbledon men’s field discusses five key women to watch during the next fortnight.  Tennis Grandstand will feature a joint preview on the men’s and women’s draws after they appear, but this article provides a general overview of the contenders. 1)     Serena Williams:  One woman in the Wimbledon [...]

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Serena Williams Stirs Up a Storm: Calls Out a WTA Top Five Player; Comments on Steubenville Rape Victim [UPDATED]

June 18, 2013 By 2 Comments

(June 18, 2013) Serena Williams has made the news over the last 24 hours for playing ping pong with fans at the Heathrow airport, and for being impeccably dressed during a Burberry fashion show in London. Now, from the other side of the emotional spectrum, a quotes controversy has come to light from an upcoming Rolling [...]

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Get to Know … 19-year-old WTA Tennis Player Annika Beck

June 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

(June 11, 2013) Rising German star Annika Beck is having a breakthrough season on the WTA Tour. This week, the 19-year-old reached a career-high ranking of world No. 56 after her second round appearance at last week’s French Open. One year ago, she captured the Girls’ Singles title at the same prestigious Slam. [Tuesday Nürnberg gallery [...]

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When the Red Dust Settles: Favorite Memories of Roland Garros 2013

June 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Matches and events fly past in the fortnight of a major too quickly to absorb everything that happens.  But, now that the red dust has settled, here are the memories that I will take from Roland Garros 2013. Gael Monfils and the Paris crowd making each other believe that he could accomplish the impossible, and [...]

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Roland Garros Rewind: Thoughts on the Women’s Semifinals

June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

After contrasting semifinals, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will meet in a major final for just the third time and the first time since 2007.  Here are some thoughts on how they got to Saturday. Vengeance was hers:  At two majors last year, Maria Sharapova had fallen short against Victoria Azarenka.  A rout in the [...]

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Roland Garros Fast Forward: Previewing the Women’s Semifinals

June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Judging by recent history, Maria Sharapova might want to bring  a portable roof with her when she faces Victoria Azarenka.   With the exception of a retirement in Rome, Azarenka has won their last six matches outdoors while losing one total set, whereas Sharapova has both of their meetings indoors.  One would hand Maria the edge [...]

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Roland Garros Rewind: Thoughts on Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Action

June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

A few surprising events unfolded on Wednesday, but all of the favorites ultimately prevailed to set up an elite group of semifinalists. ATP: Book it:  The inevitable has happened.  Last year’s finalists, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, are still the two best clay players in the world, and they will meet in the second semifinal [...]

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Roland Garros Fast Forward: Previewing Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Action

June 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Two Russians, two Serbs, two defending champions, and two one-handed backhands take the court for Wednesday quarterfinals at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal vs. Stanislas Wawrinka:  From watching both men play this tournament, this quarterfinal looks like a fascinating matchup of the greatest clay play ever in a vulnerable moment against an outstanding clay specialist producing [...]

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Roland Garros Day 9: Links Roundup with Wawrinka, Li, Youzhny, Djokovic and more

June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Roland Garros Roundup takes you through the Slam’s hot stories of the day, both on and off the court. Shot of the Day: Fans who couldn’t make it out to Roland Garros still got their taste of tennis in front of the Hôtel de Ville in the center of Paris, where participants could try out the red [...]

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Roland Garros Rewind: Wawrinka Wins Thriller; Djokovic Finishes Strong; Sharapova, Azarenka, Nadal Cruise on Monday

June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

From 256 players to 16, the Roland Garros draws keep shrinking.  We keep returning to keep you updated on the latest attrition. ATP: Match of the day:  After Richard Gasquet had won his first eleven sets of the tournament, he lost the plot just long enough for Stanislas Wawrinka to reset himself.  Once again, Gasquet [...]

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