I admit it without shame: as much as I like the pro event in the Grand Slams, it’s the Junior part that ends up having me complaining about the lack of coverage. I think that, if you’ve been reading me for a while, you know that I almost more like discovering new talents than [...]
Posts in category Roland-Garros
The Future Of The Game (Junior French...
I admit it without shame: as much as I like the pro event in the Grand Slams, it’s the Junior part that ends up having me complaining about the lack of coverage. I think that, if you’ve been reading me for a while, you know that I almost more like discovering new talents than [...]
Underestimated?
There are some players who, despite their ranking, are often overlooked (sometimes even by major tournament organizers). They may not be the most flamboyant, or the most talented, but they are among the elite at what they are doing and they deserve the credit they are due.
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The Man Of The Many Records
There’s this saying in French that applies very well to this post: à tout seigneur, tout honneur. I wanted to talk about those veterans that, in view of first-round losses, were pushed to retirement by fans and some media alike, but the one veteran that captured everyoneR [...]
A Chat With Paola Suárez: Renewed Fit...
By Sebastián Capristo
On her comeback tour right at the mythical Roland Garros, where she enjoyed glory four times with her historical partner Virginia Ruano Pascual, Paola Suárez is peaking and her confidence, visible.
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It Was Close But Was Not To Be (This ...
Today was the first day of the French Open. Of course, we could talk at length about Juan Martín del Potro’s knee issues (and I am of those who are quite preoccupied by it), or by Andy Roddick losing to Nicolas Mahut (no, Roddick is not finished, yes, he’s still upset [...]
First Round Matches (And Players) To ...
I think that, more often than not, it’s pretty obvious this blog doesn’t necessarily keep watch on the top players, although it ends up doing so during bigger events, as they are the ones who usually reach the furthest stages of them. That’s why we rejoice in the [...]
Eight Men, One Woman, Same Fate: Toug...
Juan Martín del Potro played umpire at the Kids' Day today, while Roger Federer, who could be his opponent for the 5th time this season if both reach the quarter-finals, was one of the on-court protagonists (Photo: Jacques Demarthon/AFP/GettyImages)
The French Open is s [...]
Confidence Restored?
I remember writing it last year: there is not one challenge that Rafael Nadal sets himself that he doesn’t overcome. His challenge, since April 2011, but especially since Rome 2011, has been to finally overcome Novak Djokovic. Credit to the Serbian for denting so the confidence of [...]
German Hail, Italian Whine, Nice Rain...
It is safe to say that today has been one of the freakiest days of the season so far, as the day in every tournament on schedule has seen matches postponed due to the weather conditions. If, in Düsseldorf, it was only the end of the last match of the day (the doubles match between Argent [...]
