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ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic can’t seem to find any consistency on clay courts. And with French Open less than 10 days away, he will enter Roland Garros coming off two early losses.
French Open 2013: How Andy Murray’s Injury Will Impact Tournament
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642857-french-open-2013-how-andy-murrays-injury-will-impact-tournament
News came out Wednesday that is sure to rock the world of British tennis, as golden son Andy Murray’s probable absence from the 2013 French Open is sure to change the entire outlook of the year’s first Grand Slam major.
The Telegraph’s Simon Briggs reported Murray’s self-proclaimed doubtful prognosis for [...]
Projecting How Roger Federer Will Fare at 2013 French Open
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641584-projecting-how-roger-federer-will-fare-at-2013-french-open
Despite having won the French Open only once over the course of his legendary career, Roger Federer is routinely in the mix at Roland Garros, and don’t expect that to change in 2013.
Sure, Fed has struggled immensely this season, failing to win a single tournament thus far and recently [...]
Rafael Nadal’s Brilliant Clay-Court Season Will Conclude with French Open Title
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642263-rafael-nadals-brilliant-clay-court-season-will-conclude-with-french-open-title
The king of clay, Rafael Nadal, has been near-flawless on his favorite surface thus far in 2013, and is poised to cap off the clay-court season with an eighth career French Open title.
Nadal has won four clay-court tournament championships since returning from a seven-month layoff back in February, and [...]
Rome Masters 2013: Biggest Question Marks Heading into French Open
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642120-rome-masters-2013-biggest-question-marks-heading-into-french-open
The 2013 Rome Masters is a great tune-up event for the French Open.
By the same token, however, it’s also a tough challenge for anyone needing to sustain or build momentum. After all, leading into a Grand Slam with strong consistency only helps one’s confidence.
On the contrary, failing to perform [...]
ESPN, USTA Are Big Winners in New Television Deal for U.S. Open
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642956-espn-usta-are-big-winners-in-new-television-deal-for-us-open
The United States Tennis Association and ESPN announced Thursday (via Philly.com) that America’s biggest tennis event—the United States Open—will be exclusive to the cable giant starting in 2015.
The contract, which runs for 11 years, will pay the USTA $770 million over the duration and is the right decision by [...]
Tomic expected to play French Open (Yahoo! Sports)
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tennis Australia expects that Bernard Tomic will play in the French Open, despite coach John Tomic recently declaring his son’s participation unlikely.
Serena Williams extends winning streak to 22 (Yahoo! Sports)
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ROME (AP) — Serena Williams is on the longest winning streak of her career.
Sharapova withdraws from Italian Open with illness (Yahoo! Sports)
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ROME (AP) — Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of illness.
Roger Federer Hitting Stride at Perfect Time with Smooth Win vs. Gilles Simon
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642439-roger-federer-hitting-stride-at-perfect-time-with-smooth-win-vs-gilles-simon
With the 2013 French Open less than two weeks away, the top tennis players in the world have come to put their abilities on display at the Rome Masters. In the third round of action, it was a familiar face that stepped up to make a statement.
Roger Federer is [...]
Rafael Nadal’s Harrowing Win vs. Gulbis Will Precede Loss to Novak Djokovic
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642334-rafael-nadals-harrowing-win-vs-gulbis-will-preclude-loss-to-novak-djokovic
Rafael Nadal was rolling right along in 2013 before he met world No. 46 Ernests Gulbis on Thursday in the third round of the Rome Masters.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic has been rising.
It sets up a loss for Nadal in the semifinals.
Sure, the fact that Nadal lost the first set against [...]
Rafael Nadal’s Harrowing Win vs. Gulbis Will Preclude Loss to Novak Djokovic
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642334-rafael-nadals-harrowing-win-vs-gulbis-will-preclude-loss-to-novak-djokovic
Rafael Nadal was rolling right along in 2013 before he met world No. 46 Ernests Gulbis on Thursday in the third round of the Rome Masters.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic has been rising.
It sets up a loss for Nadal in the semifinals.
Sure, the fact that Nadal lost the first set against [...]
Viktor Troicki’s Tennis Meltdown Was a Breathtaking and Beautiful Masterpiece
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1642311-viktor-troickis-tennis-meltdown-was-a-breathtaking-and-beautiful-masterpiece
Viktor Troicki had a slight difference of opinion with chair umpire Cedric Mourier, which led to the most beautiful mental breakdown I have ever seen.
Beyond the Baseline on SI.com (h/t Big Lead) spotted a tirade even John McEnroe has to be a tad jealous of.
It all goes down during Troicki’s match [...]
Nadal struggles to beat qualifier Gulbis in Rome (Yahoo! Sports)
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ROME (AP) — Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Thursday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals.
Nadal struggles to beat qualifier Gulbis in Rome (Yahoo! Sports)
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ROME (AP) — Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Thursday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals.
US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015 (Yahoo! Sports)
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The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.
Djokovic beats Dolgopolov to advance in Rome (Yahoo! Sports)
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ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic improved his clay-court record this season to 8-1 and reached the Italian Open quarterfinals by beating Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-1, 6-4 Thursday.
Andy Murray’s Injury Latest Sign ATP Schedule Too Tough on Players
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1640995-andy-murrays-injury-lastest-sign-atp-schedule-too-tough-on-players
Andy Murray retired from his second-round match in Rome. He is doubtful for the French Open and concerned about being healthy enough for Wimbledon.
His injury is the latest sign that the ATP schedule is too tough on players. There are too many tournaments. Players are beat up and breaking [...]
Rafael Nadal Will Continue French Open Dominance with Title at Roland Garros
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641168-rafael-nadal-will-continue-french-open-dominance-with-title-at-roland-garros
You do not want to face Rafael Nadal right now. And you most certainly do not want to meet him on a clay court at Roland Garros.
After a disappointing and injury-shortened 2012 season, Nadal has hit the ground running in 2013.
He has already won five singles titles (Madrid Open, [...]
Roger Federer Needs Strong Italian Open in Preparation for French Open
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641043-roger-federer-needs-strong-italian-open-in-preparation-for-french-open
It was hard to blame Roger Federer for being rusty enough to lose in the third round of the Madrid Open to Kei Nishikori, 4-6, 6-1, 2-6. He came into the tournament on the heels of a two-month hiatus from the sport, after all.
But now, with the French Open less [...]
Italian Open Tennis 2013: Dark-Horse Contenders to Watch for in 3rd Round
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641029-italian-open-tennis-2013-dark-horse-contenders-to-watch-for-in-3rd-round
The clay-court season is reaching its climax as the 2013 French Open is just over a week away.
Players like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are in Rome this week for the Italian Open, making one last effort to fine tune their games and prepare themselves for the [...]
Rome Masters 2013: Players Gaining Key Momentum at Italian Open
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641122-rome-masters-2013-players-gaining-key-momentum-at-italian-open
The 2013 Rome Masters offers tennis stars one last shot to tune up their game and gain pivotal momentum before the clay-court season finale, better known as the French Open.
2009 French Open champion Roger Federer is one player tennis fans will continue to watch closely in Rome this week. [...]
Andy Murray Skipping French Open Would Be Justified Move
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641081-andy-murray-skipping-french-open-would-be-justified-move
This wasn’t really the birthday present Andy Murray was hoping for.
On the day that he was celebrating his 26th cake day, the World No. 2 was forced to drop out of his second-round Italian Open match with Marcel Granollers, and now it appears likely he won’t play in the [...]
Is the Big 4 the Best Quartet in Tennis History?
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1637187-is-the-big-four-the-best-quartet-in-tennis-history
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have accounted for 35 Grand Slam singles titles, including the last 13 in a row.
If anyone other than those four wins the French Open, it will be a major surprise.
The so-called Big Four have so dominated men’s tennis in recent years, [...]
Murray retires with back pain; doubtful for Paris (Yahoo! Sports)
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ROME (AP) — Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open.