Top seed, Andy Murray is on course at this year’s French Open, after defeating Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina, 7-6(8) 7-5 6-0 to advance to the fourth round. Murray, who knew it was crucial to win the opening set … Continue reading
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Halep’s ankle holding up as she advances to the fourth round
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Two weeks ago, Romania’s Simona Halep was a doubtful starter for the French Open, after a scan revealed that she had damaged ligaments after rolling her ankle during the Italian Open final, which she lost to Elina Svitolina of the … Continue reading
Mladenovic keeps the French fans on edge
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The top French Ladies player, Kristina Mladenovic, is certainly keeping the local fans on edge at this year’s French Open tennis tournament in Paris. Seeded 13, Mladenovic has played her toughest matches against two unseeded American players – Jennifer Brady, … Continue reading
Venus continues to soar at the French Open
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At the “tender” age of 36, Venus Williams has already played in a Grand Slam final and reached two quarter-finals and one semi-final in her eight tournament appearances so far this year. She is also ranked at No. 5 on … Continue reading
Let us “R.I.P.” the Margaret Court saga
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As a tennis lover, what springs to mind when you hear the name Margaret Court – Tennis Royalty? One of the main courts at Melbourne Park, the home of the Australian Open Tennis tournament? 24-time Grand Slam champion and overall record holder? … Continue reading
Angelique Kerber’s historical French Open ousting
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The current World No. 1, Angelique Kerber of Germany must be wondering what she has to do to hang on to her ranking and to win another Grand Slam tournament. Since taking over the No. 1 spot from Serena Williams … Continue reading
An emotional Petra Kvitova gets the French Open underway
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Five months ago, two-time Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova was attacked with a knife at her home and sustained severe injuries to her left hand, which left everyone wondering if she would play professional tennis again. After surgery and an extensive … Continue reading
Another Strasbourg title for Samantha Stosur
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The Australian No. 1 Ladies tennis player and 6th seed, Samantha Stosur, clinched her second Strasbourg title, when she defeated fellow countrywoman and 7th seed, Daria Gavrilova, 5-7 6-4 6-3, yesterday. This brings to an end, a 22 month drought … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova – delight, disappointment and injury
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The Russian Tennis player, Maria Sharapova must have thought that “Lady luck” was on her side yesterday, when she defeated Christina McHale of America 6-4 6-2 at the Italian Open in Rome, and with it, qualified for the Wimbledon Championships … Continue reading
Nadal grabs another title in Madrid
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What a clay court season Rafael Nadal is having! Not only did his serve his way to his 5th Mutua Madrid Open title yesterday, after defeating a galiant Dominic Thiem, 7-6(8) 6-4, he also equalled Novak Djokovic’s record of 30 ATP … Continue reading