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 | 25 may
08:55 | 10 Questions About RG 2012 ATP Edition
1). Will we see a Serbian Slam on June the 10th? Novak Djokovic currently holds three of the four Grand Slam titles, having beaten Rafael Nadal in the finals of Wimbledon, Flushing Meadows and the Australian Open. The title that eluded him in 2011 is the one he needs now to complete his non-calender slam. Last year he made it all the way to the...
inferiorpotassium.blogspot.com 3 hours ago |
| 25 may
08:39 | Who wins the French?
So we all sit with baited breath to see if in two weeks’ time history will be made. Can Novak Djokovic finish what Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have so far been unable to do, and win four slams in a row? I personally think not. Novak’s form has dropped significantly over the last few weeks especially since his grandfather died, and Rafa is...
captivethinker.blogspot.com 4 hours ago |
 | 25 may
08:05 | Sports Speak Up!
♦ HOW APPROPRIATE the quick mention that an Aggie golf event in the Albuquerque metro area was abandoned due to lack of interest. Why should Aggies expect coverage of their school’s (p)athletic program in the ABQJournal when they refuse to support their teams themselves? Aggies don’t seem to understand they have to attend more than 3 games a...
abqjournal.com 4 hours ago |
| 25 may
08:04 | Djokovic: Nadal still the best on clay
After losing to Rafael Nadal for the second consecutive time on red clay, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic concedes that the Spaniard is still a superior player on the surface, but still believes that he has a chance to compete the "Nole Slam" (four consecutive non-calendar year majors) at Roland Garros. "He is always the favorite even if I win against...
debrafox8.blogspot.com 4 hours ago |
 | 25 may
07:47 | Novak Djokovic, French Open: The one that got away
A year ago, the 25-year-old Serb swept into Paris after amassing one of the most spectacular five months in men’s tennis history, winning every tournament he’d entered. Now, far from a perfect season, the tournament’s top seed arrives at the French Open, which starts Sunday in Paris, with fissures in his impenetrable fa?ade. PHOTOS: Novak...
play-tennis.info 5 hours ago |
| 25 may
05:44 | Rafa's Road to Paris Leads Through Rome!
(Rafa and Rome: Two great tastes that taste great together!) It's been a very rainy week here in NYC. It's been SEVERAL rainy weeks here in NYC, to be honest. Luckily, the weekends have been gorgeous, but the weekdays have been downpours. One thing that made this past Monday a little less soggy and gloomy was the fact that Our Hero, Rafael Nadal,...
notmakingplans.blogspot.com 7 hours ago |
| 25 may
05:43 | RafaLint: May 24th
The draw for Roland Garros will take place at 11:30am local time on Friday. (aka, 4:30am mine and just 5.5 hours away. Sleep? What’s that?) The tournament says you can follow the draw here. Today’s recommended reading: No surprise, it’s by Steve Tignor: Chasing History: Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg. Articles: Remember Paris – by Alison Kim...
nadalnews.com 7 hours ago |
| 25 may
04:00 | French Open 2012: Capsules on women to watch
Topspin: First time she’ll be seeded No. 1 at a Grand Slam tournament. … Took over the top spot in the WTA rankings after winning her first major title in Australia. Tennis News Novak Djokovic will arrive at Roland Garros seven wins away from becoming the first man for 43 years to hold all four grand slam titles concurrently – the only...
racketreport.info 8 hours ago |
| 25 may
02:41 | Nadal, Li Na, Clijsters and Tsonga Demonstrate Babolat’s “Play and...
Rafael Nadal PARIS – Babolat’s four marquee global ambassadors of the brand – Rafael Nadal, Li Na, Kim Clijsters and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga were on hand at Roland Garros on Thursday as Babolat a company which has specialized in tennis since it began in 1875 presented it’s new racquet – “Play and Connect.” Media were invited to Roland...
tennispanorama.com 10 hours ago |
| 25 may
02:04 | Brain Game: Rafa Brings Opponents To Breaking Point
The toughest point to win in tennis has once again become break point on Rafael Nadal?s serve. Nadal saved six of seven break points to defeat Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 to win his sixth Internazionali BNL d?Italia Masters title in Rome on Sunday. It is one thing to get to break point against Nadal on clay ? it?s an entirely different proposition to...
debrafox8.blogspot.com 10 hours ago |
| 25 may
01:39 | TENNIS: NBC Sports’ 2012 French Open Coverage Plans & Announcers
Here are NBC’s coverage plans and announcers for the 2012 French Open: NEW YORK – May 23, 2012 – NBC’s 20 hours of 2012 French Open coverage begins this Sunday, 12 noon ET, with live opening-round coverage, and culminates with the Women’s Final on June 9 and the Men’s Final on June 10. In all, NBC will broadcast 20 hours from Roland...
jschil.wordpress.com 11 hours ago |
| 25 may
01:00 | That perennial question.
Nadal or Djokovic. Who is the lesser of 2 evils in a grand slam draw? Specifically – who would you prefer in Paris: Djokovic? An obvious choice, since he has a far greater losing record in Paris than Rafa. On the downside, your reward for beating him would most likely be a final against Rafa, [...]
allineedisapicketfence.wordpress.com 11 hours ago |
| 24 may
23:40 | The Toss: Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova chase career Grand Slam
Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic are both chasing the lone Grand Slam title that eludes them at Roland Garros. (Getty Images) Another Thursday, another Toss. Last week, Toss regular Ben Rothenberg joined to dive into the murky waters of Olympic qualification. Does tennis even need qualifying? Should it go straight off the rankings or open it up...
si.com 13 hours ago |
| 24 may
23:40 | The Toss: Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova chase career Grand Slams
Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic are both chasing the lone Grand Slam title that eludes them at Roland Garros. (Getty Images) Another Thursday, another Toss. Last week, Toss regular Ben Rothenberg joined to dive into the murky waters of Olympic qualification. Does tennis even need qualifying? Should it go straight off the rankings or open it up...
si.com 13 hours ago |
| 24 may
23:40 | The Toss: Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova chase career Grand Slams
Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic are both chasing the lone Grand Slam title that eludes them at Roland Garros. (Getty Images) Another Thursday, another Toss. Last week, Toss regular Ben Rothenberg joined to dive into the murky waters of Olympic qualification. Does tennis even need qualifying? Should it go straight off the rankings or open it up...
si.com 13 hours ago |
| 24 may
23:05 | Roland Garros Men’s Preview
The Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy is the only title missing from Novak Djokovic’s impressive looking trophy cabinet, most of which were collected last year during an unbelievable season that rivaled the best on record. Djokovic ended 2011 with a win-loss record of 70-6 and ten titles, including three of the four majors. The only major to elude...
upstart.net.au 13 hours ago |
| 24 may
22:07 | Nadal clouds Djokovic's bid to match Laver (Reuters)
May 24 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic will arrive at Roland Garros seven wins away from becoming the first man for 43 years to hold all four grand slam titles concurrently - the only trouble is one of his victims will probably have to be claycourt king Rafa Nadal.
yahoo.com 14 hours ago |
| 24 may
21:05 | French Open Tennis 2012: What Rafael Nadal Must Do to Bring Home No....
Most people think all Rafael Nadal has to do to win his seventh French Open is simply show up. Not so fast. Nadal is easily the best clay player in the world, but he hasn't rolled through opponents with ease like he used to. Still, he's the King of Clay and is going to be a very heavy favorite. Just don't be surprised if something shocking happens...
bleacherreport.com 15 hours ago |
| 24 may
20:32 | NBC Sports Announces Coverage Plans for the 2012 French Open
Sports Event: NBC SPORTS GROUP’S EXPANDED FRENCH OPEN COVERAGE BEGINS THIS SUNDAY ON NBC 20 Hours from the 2012 French Open on NBC Culminates with Live Coverage of the Woman’s Final on Saturday, June 9 and the Men’s Final on Sunday, June 10 This Marks NBC’s 30th Consecutive Year as the Broadcast Home of the French Open “He has a chance to...
tvpressfeed.com 16 hours ago |
| 24 may
20:30 | French Open odds: Nadal leads short list of contenders
In my real world, there are only two suspects who can win the French Open -- Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But of course, things happen in Grand Slams that disrupt anyone's real world. Players get hurt. Someone in the family falls ills, as happened... Read more...
peepsplace.com 16 hours ago |
| 24 may
19:56 | Rafalinkage: Rafa In Paris!
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal walks to the changing room on the Paris Country Club on May 24, 2012 at Rueil-Malmaison (near Paris), where the 4th Guinot Mary Cohr Masters take place until May 25th. via rolandgarros via _AlineMartin_ via yermanspeople via Roger Federer FB via @g_voskoboeva via zirosky Photos of Rafa Practicing via @FFTennis...
rafaholics.com 16 hours ago |
| 24 may
19:38 | List of French Open men's singles champions
(Reuters) - List of French Open men's singles champions: 2011 Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat Roger Federer (Switzerland) 7-5 7-6 5-7 6-1 2010 Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat Robin Soderling (Sweden) 6-4 6-2 6-4 2009 Roger Federer (Switzerland) beat Robin Soderling (Sweden) 6-1 7-6 6-4 2008 Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6-1 6-3 6-0 2007 Rafa...
watch-tvkit.blogspot.com 17 hours ago |
| 24 may
19:37 | Nadal clouds Djokovic's bid to match Laver
(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic will arrive at Roland Garros seven wins away from becoming the first man for 43 years to hold all four grand slam titles concurrently - the only trouble is one of his victims will probably have to be claycourt king Rafa Nadal. The 25-year-old Serb will be seeded one at the French Open, courtesy of the top ranking that...
watch-tvkit.blogspot.com 17 hours ago |
| 24 may
19:00 | French Open odds: Nadal leads short list of contenders
In my real world, there are only two suspects who can win the French Open — Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But of course, things happen in Grand Slams that disrupt anyone’s real world. Players get hurt. Someone in the family falls ills, as happened… Source:French Open odds: Nadal leads short list of contenders
ebethelp.com 17 hours ago |
| 24 may
18:33 | Murray prepares for French Open with defeat
Andy Murray’s final preparation for the French Open (Murray 22/1 – Outright with bet365) has not gone to plan as he was beaten 7-6 7-6 by Ernests Gulbis on Thursday at the Masters Guinot Mary Cohr exhibition event in Paris. The British number went down in two closely-contested straight sets, losing both on the tie-break 7/4. He will now head to...
betsplayer.com 18 hours ago |
| 24 may
18:31 | 10 Questions About RG 2012 ATP Edition
1). Will we see a Serbian Slam on June the 10th? Novak Djokovic currently holds three of the four Grand Slam titles, having beaten Rafael Nadal in the finals of Wimbledon, Flushing Meadows and the Australian Open. The title that eluded him in 2011 is the one he needs now to complete his non-calender slam. Last year he made it all the way to the...
inferiorpotassium.blogspot.com 18 hours ago |
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