The 19 year old Latvian player, Jeļena Ostapenko, caused a huge upset when she ousted the 2010 finalist and 23rd seed, Samantha Stosur of Australia, 2-6 6-2 6-4 on Court 2 at the French Open today. Apart from the 46 winners … Continue reading
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Nadal cruises into the quarter-finals in Paris
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The French Open favourite and fourth seed, Rafael Nadal of Spain needed just 1 hour and 50 minutes to cruise past his Spanish countryman, Roberto Bautista Agut, 6-1 6-2 6-2 on Court Suzanne Lenglen a short while ago. Nadal, who is … Continue reading
Wozniacki outplays Kuznetsova to secure the first quarter-finals spot
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Caroline Wozniacki, the 11th seed from Denmark, became the first player to qualify for this year’s French Open quarter-finals, when she defeated the 8th seed, Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, 6-1 4-6 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier today. Going into the match, … Continue reading
Kevin Anderson gets the better of Kyle Edmund at Roland Garros
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In a battle of the Johannesburg born South African tennis players, South Africa’s No. 1, Kevin Anderson, needed 3 hours and 58 minutes, including 24 aces to power his way past a spirited Kyle Edmund of Great Britain, 6-7(6) 7-6(4) … Continue reading
Murray, Djokovic and Nadal all advance to the fourth round
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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
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
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
Game, set and match, as Halep defends her title in Madrid
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It was a back-to-back Mutua Madrid Open title for Simona Halep from Romania, who saw off a very brave fight from Kristina Mladenovic of France, 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2, in last night’s Ladies final in Spain. Although Halep was seeded third, … Continue reading
Could 10 be Nadal’s lucky number in 2017?
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The current World No. 5 tennis player, Rafael Nadal of Spain, is looking in good nick for a possible tenth French Open title in June this year. Nadal, who last won a Grand Slam title in 2014, his ninth at … Continue reading