Robin Soderling defeated Chile’s Fernando Gonzales and Roger Federer defeated Juan Martin del Porto to reach French Open 2009 finals.
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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 are special, [...]
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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 Grand Slam [...]
Posted in French Open History Tags: American Davis Cup, Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Championat de France, Chris Evert, Coupe Suzanne Lenglen, French Open, French Open History, Grand Slam, Henri Cochet, Ivan Lendl, Jacques Brignon, Jean Borotra, Jo Wilfried Tsonga, Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros, Les Mosquetaires Rene Lacoste, Mats Wilander Coupe des Mouquetaires, Monica Seles, Pete Sampras, Philippe Chatrier, Prix Bourgeon, Prix Orange, Racing Club de France, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Stade Francais, Stade Roland Garros, Stefan Edberg John McEnroe, Women’s National Championship No Comments »
