Beyond FRENCH OPEN Favorites, Some Who Could Surprise
Here is a look at some players to watch in the mens and the womens fields at the French Open, which begins on Sunday: Men. KEI NISHIKORI Nishikori, who shocked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the United States Open last year, is a legitimate.
Nike Celebrates French Open with Tennis Classic Ultra.
Tennis season is in full effect with the French Open, one of the most prestigious clay tournaments in the world, currently underway. To coincide with the event, Nike has unveiled two clean and premium versions of its Tennis��.
Clijsters Is Back, but Not Back in Form
Kim Clijsters played, and won, her first match at Roland Garros since losing in the semifinals in 2006, but she showed she still has a lot of rust to shake off.
French Open 2015 Draw: Sleepers Who Will Emerge from Sundays Day 1 Action
The start of any Grand Slam is a time to assess which favorites are struggling, but also an opportunity to tell which unheralded players might make a run. The 2015 French Open should figure to be no different. Day 1 of a three-day span of first-round.
French Open starts with pair of controversies
PARIS ��� It wasnt the first day that tournament officials were hoping for at the French Open. Yes, the favorites won, and no, none of that famous Parisian rain forced any delays, but two minor controversies involving two of the games biggest stars.
French Open Preview - NBC New York
The top tennis players in the world will face off in the 2015 French Open from May 19 to June 7. See the top five men and womens players going into Roland Garros, as well as one surprisingly absent name.
Soderling Wins as Sharapova and Murray Are Ousted
Robin Soderling unexpectedly played much the same way he had against Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova played nothing like the determined, scrappy battler of the first four rounds.
Roger Federer Unhappy After Fans Selfie Attempt at French.
Switzerlands Roger Federer reacts during his match against Colombias Alejandro Falla during the mens first round at the Roland Garros 2015 French Tennis Open in Paris on Sunday, May 24, 2015. (Credit: Miguel��.
FRENCH OPEN: Colourful Roger Federers Mood Darkened.
Roger Federer, the 17-times Major winner, champion at Roland Garros in 2009, was the star turn on a low-key opening day at French Open.. latest Tennis news- French Open: Colourful Roger Federers Mood Darkened��.
French Open 2015: Order of play
FULL schedule for day two of the French Open featuring Ana Ivanovic, Simona Halep, Roger Federer and Jo-Wilfied Tsonga. All times AEST -8 hours. PHILIPPE-CHATRIER COURT 11:00 AM START. Alize Cornet (FRA)[29] vs. Roberta Vinci (ITA).
French Open 2015 Schedule: TV Coverage, Live Stream and Replay for.
Some of the top names like Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic will have to wait before taking to the clay courts of Roland Garros, but theres no shortage of enticing action on the tournaments opening day. Roger Federer and Simona Halep .
First Australian in action at FRENCH OPEN Olivia Rogowska suffers collapse
Olivia Rogowska is struggling to digest a first-round collapse at the French Open after surrendering 0-6, 7-5, 6-2 to Magdalena Rybarikova to be the first Australian eliminated in Paris. The 23-year-old had delighted in overcoming ���some mental barriers.
Monfils Lifts Spirits of France’s Drooping ‘Mousquetaires’
Slamming serves and covering court like few men on earth (or clay) can manage, Gael Monfils rolled past Bobby Reynolds, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1, in just one hour and 28 minutes.
With Yelp, Ivanovic Is in French Final
Ana Ivanovic, who won a seesaw semifinal match with Jelena Jankovic, will face 13th-seeded Dinara Safina in the French Open final.
Soderlings Power Loses to Nadals Finesse
Resigned and pessimistic on Monday, Rafael Nadal was in a much more upbeat mood after beating Robin Soderling in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Nadal Gets a Cakewalk on His 22nd Birthday
Rafael Nadal’s latest victory, however devoid of suspense, guaranteed that he will face Novak Djokovic in what just might be a classic semifinal on Friday.
Safina One Win Away From Her First Major
Dinara Safina’s 6-3, 6-3 victory over Dominika Cibulkova puts her in Saturday’s final.
French Open 2015: Serena Williams living a dream
She crashed out in the second round last year as defending champion, but the 33-year-old believes she is ready for more success at Roland Garros despite an elbow injury that caused her to withdraw from this months event in Rome. The elbow is much, .
Serena Williams Falters and Henin Capitalizes
Serena Williamss game failed her and Justine Henin rose to the occasion in the most anticipated and potentially heated match at the French Open so far.
Losses All Around for American Men
Andy Roddick lost to Igor Andreev and James Blake was beaten by Ivo Karlovic, meaning both seeded Americans disappeared in the same day.
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova Take Tennis Break.
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova Take Tennis Break Before the French Open Serena Williams poses with a giant tennis ball while attending a photo call in front of the Eiffel Tower to promote the movie Pixels on Friday��.
Tennis-FRENCH OPEN order of play on Monday
8-Carla Suarez Navarro (Spain) v Monica Niculescu (Romania). Gastao Elias (Portugal) v Benoit Paire (France). Maria-Teresa Toro-Flor (Spain) v 27-Victoria Azarenka (Belarus). 30-Adrian Mannrino (France) v Juergen Melzer (Austria) (Reporting by Julien .
Safina Turns the Tables Again to Reach Semifinals
Dinara Safina found a way to escape her match against Elena Dementieva with a victory Wednesday and will face Svetlana Kuznetsova in the semifinals.
Ginepri’s Last Stand for the Americans
Robby Ginepri’s surprising run continued Saturday as he played a clever, consistent and sometimes spectacular match to defeat the unseeded Florent Serra of France.
Nadal and Djokovic face FRENCH OPEN last-eight duel.
Paris (AFP) - Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal and world number one Novak Djokovic were placed on a quarter-final collision course in Fridays draw.
FRENCH OPEN 2015: All the results from the mens and womens singles
Keep track of all the latest results from the mens and womens singles from the French Open. This page will be updated throughout the tournament so you can follow the progress of your favourite players and find out who looks like going all the way.
Rafael Nadal Still a Threat for Leading Seeds of FRENCH OPEN
Rafael Nadal will kick off his defending campaign at Roland Garros as the sixth seed after having slipped to the seventh in the ATP world rankings.. latest Tennis news- Rafael Nadal Still a Threat for Leading Seeds of French��.
Veterans Say Goodbye, and Rising Star Emerges
Marat Safin and Fabrice Santoro lost what they insisted were their final French Open singles matches and the 16-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito upset No. 15 seed Zheng Jie.
Maria Sharapova Plans to Stay Focussed on Tennis at.
Maria Sharapova has won two French Open titles and is looking to defend her title with some power-packed performances.. latest Tennis news- Maria Sharapova Plans to Stay Focussed on Tennis at During French Open.
2015 FRENCH OPEN: Top Storylines Entering Tennis Second.
The French Open is one of the most difficult tournaments to win. The clay surface at Roland Garros is not easy to master, and it often leads to frustrating results for even the most accomplished players.
2015 FRENCH OPEN Daily Data Visualizations
From tracking tweets and social media engagement during matches; to reporting on the weather and fans in attendance in Paris; to the on-court numbers like serve-speed and distance covered, IBM technologies covers all aspects of the game to help to.
Recuperating Sharapova Leads a Russian Advance
On another rainy day, the second-seeded Maria Sharapova was one of nine Russian women to win their matches Wednesday.
Sharapova, Murray get French Open bids underway.
Paris (AFP) - Defending champion Maria Sharapova and mens third seed Andy Murray get their French Open campaigns underway on Monday.
French Open 2015: Guide to the Biggest Stars at Roland.
Paris: Guide to the first round opponents of leading star players at the French Open which gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday (x denotes seeded player): MEN. Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) v Jarko Nieminen (FIN).
What to Know About the French Open | NBC New York
The second of four annual Grand Slam tournaments in tennis -- the most prestigious individual competitions in the sport ��� is quickly approaching. The 85th French Open, known as Roland-Garros, begins on May 24 in.
FRENCH OPEN LOOKAHEAD: American Teen Tiafoe Makes Slam Debut
When Frances Tiafoe steps on Court 5 at the French Open for his Grand Slam main-draw debut Monday, hell be the first 17-year-old American man to play in the clay-court tournament since 1989, when a couple of guys named Pete Sampras and Michael .
Roger Federer Rips FRENCH OPEN Security After Fan Rushes.
tumblr �� stumble �� reddit. Although Roger Federer sailed through his first-round match at the French Open on Sunday, the tennis champion encountered a scary incident after a fan rushed the court to take a selfie with him.
FRENCH OPEN Schedule 2015: TV Listings, Live Stream Info.
The second grand slam tournament of the 2015 tennis season begins Sunday with the French Open. The famous red clay at Roland Garros often makes for exciting, unpredictable action. Rafael Nadal has dominated the clay��.
Stan Wawrinka angry as Roland Garros website mentions private life
Stan Wawrinka has reacted angrily after a supposed preview article published on the French Open website ended up revealing details of his private life. Eurosport Player : Follow this event in live video. The world number nines off court relationships.
To Keep Up With Tenniss Best, Its All in the Wrist
As “stenographers” for postmatch news conferences, Linda Christensen and Julie C. Rabe have become parts of the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours, patches in the quilt, like umpires or ballboys.. Linda Christensen and Julie C Rabe are stenographers who transcribe all postmatch news conferences of the mens and womens professional tennis tours.
FRENCH OPEN 2015: Predictions For Rafael Nadal, Other Top.
The 2015 French Open begins Sunday, and the entire field is hoping to put an end to one of the most impressive runs in Grand Slam history. Rafael Nadal has won five straight mens singles titles at Roland Garros and nine��.
Andy Murray starts French Open bid against qualifier Facundo Arg��ello
Andy Murray begins his eighth French Open with what should be an uncomplicated workout against the Argentinian lucky loser Facundo Arg��ello on Monday. However, he may be mildly distracted by the growing suspicion this could be his last major .
The Long And Short Of Opening Day At The FRENCH OPEN
Louisa Chirico, who turned 19 a week ago, took the court at Suzanne Lenglen at 11 on a gloriously sunny morning and, less than 90 minutes later (while most of the United States was still sleeping), her French Open was over. Chirico lost in straight.
FRENCH OPEN 2015: Analysing Novak Djokovics Draw
Everything has changed and nothing has changed. Ahead of the 2015 French Open, there is, as usual, an overwhelming favourite. Hes just not the usual candidate at this time of year. Analysing Novak Djokovics draw in Paris might carry with it a degree.
Soderling to Face Federer in French Final
Robin Soderling will play his first Grand Slam final against Roger Federer, who will be trying to win a record-tying 14th.
Clock Ticks But Fortune Smiles for Federer at French Open.
Switzerlands Roger Federer practices during a training session for the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 23, 2015. The French Open starts Sunday. There are two distinct sounds when��.
The Latest: Karlovic first seeded man to exit French Open
Ivo Karlovic is the first seeded man to exit from the French Open. The big server, seeded 25th, hit 21 aces in losing 7-6 (5), 6-4, 6-4 to Marcos Baghdatis on Court 7. Baghdatis, runner-up at the 2006 Australian Open, next plays Damir Dzumhir in the.
Grieving Razzano Plays, Fulfilling FiancĂ©’s Wish
Virginie Razzano of France lost in straight sets at the French Open on Tuesday, eight days after her fiancé, Stephane Vidal, died at age 32 of a brain tumor.. Virginie Razzano competes in first-round loss to Jarmila Gajdosova at the French Open tennis tournament, despite still grieving just days after her fiance died of a brain tumor.
Nadal Extends His Perfect Record at the French Open
Rafael Nadal cruised to victory over Carlos Moya in the quarterfinals, improving his career record at the French Open to an impressive 19-0.
Roddick and Blake Crash Out of French Open
Andy Roddick lost to Igor Andreev and James Blake was beaten by Ivo Karlovic, meaning both seeded Americans disappeared in the same day.
Errani and Sharapova Advance to Final
Although Maria Sharapova, unlike Sara Errani, is a global figure, the meeting on Saturday will be the first French Open final for both of them.. Maria Sharapova and Sara Errani are preparing to face each other in their first French Open final for both of them.
Murray Fights Through the Pain to Advance
Andy Murray’s severe back pain at Roland Garros on Thursday came at a time when Murray, Britain’s leading player, is preparing for the most significant stretch in his career.