Friday, May 25, 2012

French Open 2012

  • From May 27 to June 10, tennis fans will be glued to the action going on in Paris, France. The French Open, or Tournoi de Roland-Garros, is one of the biggest events in the sport.
  • (Bleacherreport.com)
  • Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain will start his quest for a men's record seventh French Open title against Simone Bolelli of Italy. World No.
  • (Bloomberg)
  • 3. Agnieszka Radwanska: Her record against Azarenka notwithstanding, its been a dynamite 2012 for Radwanska, a clever, crafty player and former French Open junior champ. A likely second-rounder against Venus Williams intrigues. 4.
  • (CNN Sports Illustrated)
  • PARIS (Reuters) - Six-times champion Rafa Nadal was given a smooth-looking path to the French Open final while world number one Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer looked set for a possible semi-final clash in the other half of the draw made on Friday.
  • (Reuters India)
  • Heather Watson made it into the French Open but fellow Briton Laura Robson missed out in final qualifying.
  • (BBC News)
  • Topspin: Winner of the past three Grand Slam tournaments and aiming to be the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four in a row. Also trying to become the eighth man with a career Grand Slam.
  • (Associated Press)
  • Here I am in Paris and, as fate would have it, I have been drawn to play a former finalist at Roland Garros, Australian Samantha Stosur.
  • (BBC News)
  • PARIS -- Li Nas life changed dramatically a year ago, when she won the French Open to become the first Grand Slam singles champion from China. Even dining out back home has become a big deal.
  • (Huffington Post)
  • May 25 (Reuters) - Draw for the French Open mens singles first round.
  • (Reuters UK)
  • Andy Murrays odds of winning the French Open have been lengthened from 18/1 to 33/1 after the British number one was given a tough draw at Roland Garros.
  • (Andy Murray on the drift after tough draw - Bettingpro.com)

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