That wonderfully unpredictable Grand Slam is upon us. The one where the points go on and on and the games last forever, where tempers and patience wear thin and where the intensity of the competition gets very personal. The French would have it no other way!
The Men’s Draw
The Men’s Draw for Roland Garros [...]
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French Open 2009 Draw
Posted by Hiland on May 23rd, 2009
Tennis Dolls to Break Your Heart!
Posted by Hiland on May 22nd, 2009
Oh, those young tennis dollies! They show us promise and steal out hearts. We connect with them. Our loyalty goes unquestioned, even crossing national boundaries. These babes drive us relentlessly as we head to the backcourts where some of these beauties will launch their careers and where others will fade away. [...]
Game on For Dinara
Posted by Hiland on May 21st, 2009
If ever the time was right for Dinara Safina, this is it. In Paris, the stage is set for the top-ranked female player in the world to break the ice and master a Grand Slam tournament. At 23 years of age and with seven years of professional experience, the husky Russian brunette needs [...]
Rafael & the Four Wannabees
Posted by Hiland on May 20th, 2009
Has there ever been a more prohibitive favorite in any Grand Slam event ever than Rafael Nadal is in this year’s French Open? In any sport, ever, has there ever been another 4/11 favorite in a major championship?
Nadal has been so dominant and so overwhelming on clay that despite last weekend’s final match 4-6, [...]
The King, Queen, Prince & Princess of Roland Garros
Posted by Hiland on May 13th, 2009
The King
As storied as the history of Roland Garros is, the French Open Champions carry the tournament’s colors well. French Open Champions are special. They must overcome lengthy, gut-wrenching points, matches that last inordinate amounts of time and survive challenges from the best players on the planet. Yes, The French Open champions [...]
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No Comments »A History of The French Open
Posted by Hiland on April 24th, 2009
Each May, the French Open tests the mettle of the best men and women tennis players in the world. The sexy, red-clay courts present a surface perfectly suited for two weeks of grueling competition that tests the competitiveness, expertise and sheer will power of the survivors. On the way to the year’s second [...]
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