What to Watch on Sunday at the French Open
straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com 4 hours ago
Six recommended matches to catch on Day 1 of the French Open.
Quirks of the Game: How Tennis Got Its Scoring System
straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com 24 May
No one can pinpoint exactly when and how the Love-15-30-40 scoring system came into play, though there are several theories, some ranked higher than others.
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Serena Williams aims to end long drought at French Open
latimes.com 4 hours ago
Serena Williams has won the French Open only once, and that was 11 years ago . . . and yet it is difficult to find anyone to pick against her this year.
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Year Later, Serena Williams Seeks More in Paris
nytimes.com 12 hours ago
As she prepares to start the French Open on Sunday against a much-lower-ranked opponent, Serena Williams says she learned something by exiting in the first round at Roland Garros 12 months ago.
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French Open: Poker-loving Rafael Nadal seeks eight of a kind at Roland Garros
independent.co.uk 5 hours ago
The French Open does not start until today, but Rafael Nadal has already tasted defeat on clay here...
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Nadal Remains the One to Beat at French Open
nytimes.com 24 May
Since his return from knee injuries, he has played in eight tournaments and won six of them, and he has been seen as the man to beat at the French Open.
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Djokovic, Nadal on French Open semi-final collision course
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
PARIS (AFP) - Top seed Novak Djokovic and seven-time champion Rafael Nadal were set on a French Open semi-final collision course Friday, condemning one of the sport's superstars to certain defeat...
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam...
foxsports.com.au 24 May
Raging title favourites Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic enter the French Open poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam leaderboard.
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Nadal, Serena prepare for French Open
wwos.slices.ninemsn.com 23 May
Roger Federer has christened Rafael Nadal the French Open favourite as Nadal and Serena Williams won lead-up events in Rome.
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Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals
3news.co.nz 25 May
Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title.
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Baltacha and Watson set sights on Robson’s top rank
scotsman.com 3 hours ago
LAURA Robson is a hunted woman...
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Maria and Venus reveal smashing new outfits.... as stars get set for French Open
dailymail.co.uk 23 May
As the French Open approaches, the world's top tennis players are making their final preparations in Paris - and revealing their all-important outfits.
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Bryant: Novak Djokovic in search of love
espn.go.com 24 May
The tennis world has an abundance of respect for Novak Djokovic but a curious absence of universal love. The world No. 1 player continues to fight for crowds in the shadow of Federer-Nadal.
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam...
foxsports.com.au 24 May
Raging title favourites Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic enter the French Open poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam leaderboard.
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The question, as usual, in Paris: Who can stop Nadal?
usatoday.com 11 hours ago
PARIS — Several weeks after his February comeback, Rafael Nadal practically begged reporters to stop asking about his aching knees. But as the wins piled up, the questions kept coming...
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Officials Moving Ahead With a Retractable Roof
nytimes.com 11 hours ago
French Open officials say they are moving ahead with plans to build a retractable roof over center court and add night sessions at Roland Garros in Paris.
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French Open officials unveil plans for retractable roof
usatoday.com 13 hours ago
Paris, French Tennis Federation are appealing an April 1 decision which blocked the plan.
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Peng to face Kanepi in Brussels Open final
espn.go.com 16 hours ago
Peng Shuai of China will face Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the final of the Brussels Open.
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Peng stuns Stephens in Brussels
au.sports.yahoo.com 23 May
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - China's eighth seed Peng Shuai upset the rankings to defeat fourth-seeded American Sloane Stephens, 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the Brussels Open quarter-finals.
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Kanepi beats Peng in Brussels Open final
au.sports.yahoo.com 3 hours ago
The WTA's 40th-ranked player Kaia Kanepi of Estonia beat No.34 Peng Shuai of China 6-2 7-5 to win the Brussels Open.
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Croat Cilic sad he won't face Murray in Paris despite poor record against Scottish star
dailymail.co.uk 15 hours ago
When Andy Murray pulled out of the French Open with a back injury, Marin Cilic would have been forgiven for jumping around in his Paris hotel room in delight.
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Federer starts tweeting, Nadal within reach?
espn.go.com 24 May
Yes, tennis fans, Roger Federer is finally on Twitter.
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam...
foxsports.com.au 24 May
Raging title favourites Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic enter the French Open poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam leaderboard.
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Albert Montanes wins Nice ATP event
au.sports.yahoo.com 3 hours ago
Spaniard Albert Montanes won the Nice ATP title with a 6-0 7-6 (7-3) final victory over Frenchman Gael Monfils.
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France's Alize Cornet wins WTA Strasbourg
au.sports.yahoo.com 3 hours ago
Last year's runner-up, Alize Cornet of France, has won the WTA's Strasbourg event, beating Czech Lucie Hradecka 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 in the final.
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Erakovic loses Strasbourg doubles final
au.sports.yahoo.com 7 hours ago
Kiwi tennis player Marina Erakovic and Zimbabwe's Cara Black fell short in a tense tiebreaker to lose the doubles final at the Strasbourg International.
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Djokovic blocks Nadal path to Paris final
wwos.ninemsn.com.au 25 May
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic cannot both make the French Open final, making for an intriguing two weeks at Roland Garros.
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Nadal, Djokovic on semi-final collision course in Paris
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal was drawn in the same half as world number one Novak Djokovic on Friday as the Spanish claycourt machine...
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Djokovic, Nadal on French Open semi-final collision course
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
PARIS (AFP) - Top seed Novak Djokovic and seven-time champion Rafael Nadal were set on a French Open semi-final collision course Friday, condemning one of the sport's superstars to certain defeat...
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam...
foxsports.com.au 24 May
Raging title favourites Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic enter the French Open poised to overtake Roger Federer on the all-time grand slam leaderboard.
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Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals
3news.co.nz 25 May
Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title.
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Tomic keeps low profile ahead of return
wwos.ninemsn.com.au 25 May
Bernard Tomic is keeping a seriously low profile just days out from his return at the French Open.
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Tomic keeps low profile ahead of return
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
Bernard Tomic is keeping a seriously low profile just days out from his return at the French Open.
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Erakovic in doubles final before Paris
au.sports.yahoo.com 25 May
Marina Erakovic, who is building up for the French Open, has made the doubles final in Strasbourg with Zimbabwean partner Cara Black.
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Erakovic in another final
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
Kiwi tennis pro Marina Erakovic is through to her second consecutive WTA doubles final after teaming with former world No1 Cara Black (Zimbabwe) at the US$235,000 Strasbourg tournament...
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Duckworth qualifies for French Open
wwos.ninemsn.com.au 24 May
Australian James Duckworth has secured a berth at his second grand slam after progressing through qualifying at Roland Garros.
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Federer takes delayed flight to Twitter
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
PARIS (AFP) - Roger Federer's perfect sense of timing on court has brought him a record 17 Grand Slam titles, but he admitted Friday he's been a little slow to appreciate the advantages of Twitter.
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I'd rather win tour events, not just Slams: Nadal
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
PARIS (AFP) - Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis, poised to become the first man to win eight French Opens, but insisting he'd rather win a string of tour events than rack...
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Roger Federer, Always at Grand Slam Tournaments
nytimes.com 24 May
When the French Open starts Sunday, Roger Federer will be in his 54th consecutive Grand Slam tournament.
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I can be French title threat again: Stosur
wwos.ninemsn.com.au 24 May
Sam Stosur is set to resume her love affair with Roland Garros and believes she can go deep into the draw at the French Open despite a frustrating year.
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I can be French title threat again: Stosur
au.sports.yahoo.com 24 May
Sam Stosur is set to resume her love affair with Roland Garros and believes she can go deep into the draw at the French Open despite a frustrating year.
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Tomic will play French, says Woodbridge
wwos.ninemsn.com.au 23 May
Bernard Tomic will be able to ignore the controversy surrounding his father when he plays next week's French Open, according to Todd Woodbridge.
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Dominant Williams fearful of enemy within
au.sports.yahoo.com 23 May
By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Based on form, Serena Williams is a stand-out favourite to win a second French Open title but her record at Roland Garros means she approaches the...
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Nadal back in old routine and looking invincible
au.sports.yahoo.com 23 May
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Watching Rafa Nadal churn his way through the claycourt season over the past few weeks, it seems nothing much has changed since his French Open...
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Azarenka v Williams in Rome WTA final
wwos.slices.ninemsn.com 23 May
World No.1 Serena Williams will play the Rome WTA final against Victoria Azarenka, the Belarusian who beat the American this year in the Doha final.
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Hewitt finds positives in first round loss
wwos.slices.ninemsn.com 23 May
Australian Lleyton Hewitt has returned from a six-week break with a first-round loss to in-form Spaniard Pablo Andujar at the Nice Open.
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Injured Murray withdraws from French Open
wwos.slices.ninemsn.com 23 May
Andy Murray will miss the French Open with the back injury that flared up at the Rome Masters, the world number two announced on Tuesday.
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Fish and Baker pull out of French Open
wwos.slices.ninemsn.com 23 May
Mardy Fish and Brian Baker have both withdrawn from the French Open due to injury.
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Aust teen Kyrgios ready for French Open
au.sports.yahoo.com 3 hours ago
Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios is ready for his grand slam debut but is taking steps to ensure he doesn't get star struck at the French Open.
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France's Alize Cornet winsWTA Strasbourg
au.sports.yahoo.com 4 hours ago
Last year's runner-up, Alize Cornet of France, has won the WTA's Strasbourg event, beating Czech Lucie Hradecka 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 in the final.
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French Open: Heather Watson hits comeback trail after fighting fever
independent.co.uk 5 hours ago
When the 256 singles players take to the court for their first matches here at the French Open this week it is a fair bet that nobody will have a bigger smile on their face than Heather Watson...
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Upbeat Robson ready to face Wozniacki and McIlroy at the French Open
dailymail.co.uk 6 hours ago
Rory McIlroy's unexpected weekend off, after missing the cut at the BMW PGA Championships at Wentworth, offers him the chance to be courtside when his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki plays Britain's...
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Serena wants more this year in Paris
msn.foxsports.com 7 hours ago
In the moments immediately following her stunningly early exit from the 2012 French Open, as her eyes welled with tears and she bemoaned how shes been through so much in my life, Serena Williams...
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