Friday, June 8, 2012

French open semifinals

  • Included are Djokovics rally from two sets down in last year's US Open semifinals and Federer's win in the 2011 French Open semifinal. Rafael Nadal owns a 15-4 career record against his countryman, David Ferrer.
  • (Bleacherreport.com)
  • In the mens semifinals today, No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces No. 3 Nadal is bidding for a record seventh French Open title. • No. 6 David Ferrer vs. No. 2 Rafael Nadal. • No. 1 Novak Djokovic vs. No. 3 Roger Federer.
  • (Detroit Free Press)
  • Nadal, whose only loss at Roland Garros came at the fourth round in 2009, is bidding to become the first player to win seven French Open titles, moving him out of a tie with Swedish legend Bjorn Borg.
  • (Xinhua News Agency)
  • Womens semifinals • No. 21 Sara Errani beat No. 6 Sam Stosur 7-5, 1-6, 6-3; No. 2 Maria Sharapova beat No. 4 Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-3.
  • (At a glance - St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
  • PARIS - Whether shes enjoying a cafe lunch, shopping on the Champs-Elysees or notching another victory on the soft red clay, Maria Sharapova sure enjoys these trips to the French Open. What girl doesnt love Paris? she said.
  • (NBC Sports)
  • PARIS — It was about time Rafael Nadal faced some sort of test at the French Open. Not that this one lasted all that long or was all that taxing.
  • (trivalleycentral.com)
  • After years of consternation from American viewers over tape delayed semifinal coverage from the French Open, this year the tournament will again be available live to fans in the U.S. over cable and network TV.
  • (Tennis-X.com)
  • PARIS -- A rain shower stopped play at Roland Garros for a minute in the middle of Rafael Nadals quarterfinal Wednesday. Nicolas Almagro? He couldnt do anything to slow Rafa at his favorite tournament.
  • (Detroit Free Press)
  • 7. In the past decade, only one player seeded lower than No. 21 had made it to the French Open semifinals. Sam Stosur was No. 30 when she made it in 2009. 8. Errani has never beaten Petra Kvitova, one of her potential finals opponents. Shes 0-2 against her.
  • (YAHOO!)

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