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French Open 2013: About That Roger Federer Backhand Versus Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer’s latest struggle against Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open finals was a microcosm of eight frustrating years of French Open futility against his Spanish nemesis. There is little, if anything, to examine with the future of this rivalry on red clay. Show More Summary
French Open 2013: Was Andy Murray's Pullout the Right Decision?
World No. 2 Andy Murray made headlines yesterday, as he withdrew from the second Grand Slam of the season, with a lower-back injury. He said in a statement, “It’s a really tough decision and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice I am not fit to compete,” said Murray via ESPN. Show More Summary
Andy Murray Withdraws from French Open Due to Back Injury
Andy Murray's career-long quest to make the final at Roland Garros will not be happening in 2013. According to BBC Sport's Twitter feed, Murray officially withdrew from the 2013 French Open on Tuesday due to lingering back issues: Murray's decision was made after undergoing a scan, per the Daily Mail's Mike Dickson. Show More Summary
French Open 2013: Women's Contenders Sure to Make a Deep Run at Roland Garros
Heading into the 2013 French Open, there isn't a female player as red-hot as Serena Williams, who has won twice in a row at Madrid and in Rome. She hasn't just been winning of late, though—she's been utterly dominating her competition. Show More Summary
Roger Federer Can't Afford a Weak Display at the 2013 French Open
Roger Federer enters the 2013 French Open ranked No. 3, but he is coming off a disappointing performance in which he was dismantled by Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open final. In short, the Maestro needs to at least reach the semifinals of the Roland Garros to find a rhythm for this season. Show More Summary
French Open 2013: Don't Forget About Victoria Azarenka
You may not have heard a lot about her lately, but the first two months of 2013 definitely belonged to Victoria Azarenka. Every WTA headline, triumphant or controversial, involved the blonde Belarusian. She withdrew before a much-anticipated semifinal against Serena Williams in Brisbane due to a botched pedicure. Show More Summary
Biggest Keys to Upsetting Rafael Nadal at the 2013 French Open
Seven-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal is set to enter Roland Garros as the man to beat for the eighth straight year. Having reached eight consecutive tournament finals since making his return from a seven-month layoff last February,...Show More Summary
Roger Federer's Recent Inconsistencies Won't Affect French Open Chances
Roger Federer will come into the 2013 French Open as the No. 2 seed and, by virtue of that seeding, one of the big favorites to take out the Grand Slam title this year. Roland Garros —like every other Grand Slam event he's played at—has...Show More Summary
Rafael Nadal's No. 4 Seed Will Make for Intriguing 2013 French Open
Having stunned the tennis world since his return earlier this year, Rafael Nadal will now head into the 2013 French Open as the tournament's No. 4 seed. Nadal's success at the Italian Open recently was enough to lift him above Spaniard...Show More Summary
French Open 2013: Lower-Ranked Players Who Will Cause Major Upsets
The names of the top three or four male and female tennis stars are well known, but some players outside of the top 10 could easily make a splash at the French Open this year too. No. 4 Rafael Nadal is the hot story going into the tournament, fresh off of a win against Roger Federer in Rome. Show More Summary
Greatest Threats to Rafael Nadal's 8th French Open Title
Given the way Rafael Nadal has been dominating men's tennis since February, it's hard to imagine any other player winning the 2013 French Open. Nadal has entered eight tournaments, winning six. He has lost just two of 38 matches since returning from his seven-month layoff in February—both of which occurred in the final match of a tournament. Show More Summary
Why Roger Federer Could Be Facing Early Exit at French Open
The French Open may not be kind to Roger Federer, who has gotten off to a slow start in 2013. The Swiss superstar has never begun a season this sluggishly. He has only made one final so far, which was at last week’s Rome Masters. Rafael Nadal crushed Federer, winning 6-1, 6-3. Show More Summary
Nadal vs. Federer Italian Open 2013: Victory Sets Up Rafa for French Open Win
Rafael Nadal's smashing performance over Roger Federer in the Italian Open is just a prelude to the 2013 French Open. The Rome Masters is now Nadal's third consecutive victory, his sixth this season, and he has reached the finals in every tournament. Show More Summary
French Open 2013 Draw: Date, Time, Live Stream Info and More
Like many other major tennis tournaments, the excitement of the French Open begins before play even starts. Everyone wants to know who will end up where in the draw. There is as much depth in the sport as there has been in years, so even the best players have to be cautious about upsets much earlier than usual. Show More Summary
French Open 2013: Power Ranking Big 3's Title Chances
Rafael Nadal has announced himself as the clear-cut man to beat at the French Open. This is no surprise. Nadal's legendary clay-court game has allowed him to dominate at Roland Garros over the years. Still, as good as Rafa's been on clay, we can't just hand him the title. Show More Summary
Rafael Nadal's Return to Form Makes Him World's Most Dangerous Player
Novak Djokovic may be the No. 1 player in the world, but Rafael Nadal is the most dangerous player right now. Nadal—who breezed past Roger Federer on Sunday to win the 2013 Rome Masters—is on a remarkable run, even more remarkable considering he missed the second half of 2012 due to tendinitis in his knee. Show More Summary
Roger Federer's Italian Open Display Sets Up for Strong Run at 2013 French Open
Roger Federer will perform better than expected at the 2013 French Open. Prior to his defeat at the hands of Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open finals, Federer won every match in straight sets. And despite that lack of elite competition faced until Nadal, Federer provided a brief glimpse of his tenacity. Show More Summary
Rafael Nadal Proves He's Still Best in the World with Rome Masters Victory
In the final of the 2013 Rome Masters, Rafael Nadal continued his clay-court dominance by decimating Roger Federer in straight sets. With the 6-1, 6-3 win, Nadal moves to 37-2 since returning from a seven-month injury layoff and earns his fifth tournament win in seven tries. Show More Summary
Novak Djokovic's Recent Inconsistencies Make Him the X-Factor at French Open
Novak Djokovic will come into the 2013 French Open with the No. 1 ranking firmly in his pocket but without the pre -tournament form he would have desired. The Serbian international looked very strong heading into Roland Garros with a defeat of Rafael Nadal on red clay earlier in the month. Show More Summary
Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer: Rafa's Convincing Win Ups Ante at French Open
Rafael Nadal bulldozed Roger Federer in straight sets to win the Rome Masters. That impressive victory simply vaults the ante at the 2013 French Open, because Nadal's momentum is continuing to build. Prior to the Italian Open, he fell to Novak Djokovic in Monaco but then followed up with victories in Barcelona and Madrid. Show More Summary