Roland-Garros and Roland-Garros go hand in hand. The venue for the only Grand Slam on clay is steeped in history and has hosted the tournament since 1928. Roland Garros has hosted some epic matches over the years and has a unique origin story that is often overlooked. Why is it called Roland-Garros? Opened in 1928, …
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By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Roland-Garros is done and dusted and in the rearview mirror. Before diving head first into the grass court season, let’s take a look at the figures that defined the Parisian fortnight in 2022. 14 Rafael Nadal wins his record 14th French Open title, and …
Day 2 of the National Bank Open ATP Masters 1000 in Montreal offers an absolutely packed slate of matches that will entertain both casual tennis fans and die-hards. Of the 21 matches scheduled to take place on Tuesday, an Australian Open fourth round rematch between Matteo Berrettini and Pablo Carreno is one to watch. At …
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PARIS – The French Open, as one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, is the big moment for a tennis player: a large and noisy crowd, large prizes and most expenses paid, including l hotel accommodation, laundry and meals on site. Welcome to the big moment, Léolia Jeanjean and Fernanda Contreras Gomez. This is the …
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Two of the most recent U.S. Grand Slam singles champions met for the first time Monday at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers, where 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens defeated U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens. Australian Open 2020 Sofia Kenin in a dramatic first round affair. From 6-2, 5-1, Stephens needed six match …
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World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has admitted she is learning the craft of managing her tennis career alongside her professional life. The Pole rose to prominence after winning her first Slam title at Roland Garros in 2020. Speaking on the difficulty of balancing tennis and business, Iga Swiatek explained the importance of building a good …
With more than two years to go, Iga Swiatek is already establishing herself as the favorite to win the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But that probably has more to do with the announcement of Roland Garros as the venue for the Games. 2024 Olympics rather than the fact that Swiatek is …
Leylah Fernandez saw her dream come true as she saw the former world number 1 in her own eyes up close. The Canadian is at the National Bank Open in Toronto, where she will return to the WTA Tour after being on the sidelines since Roland Garros. Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Toronto, …
Casper Ruud clinched his first title after the Roland Garros final by beating Matteo Berrettini, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 at the Swiss Open in Gstaad two weeks ago. Ruud got the better of Berrettini and successfully defended his crown and won his eighth trophy on clay and ninth of his career. Just two months ago, Ruud …
Last week, current ATP World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev met the press in Los Cabos where he was competing in the ATP 250 event, which he went on to win. The Russian, who isn’t shy about speaking his mind, was candid when asked about the No.1 ranking scenario, saying it was very likely that two-time …
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