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Jan Hernych overpowers Daniel Brands in opener – Gerry Weber Open 2013

Jan Hernych overpowers Daniel Brands in opener – Gerry Weber Open 2013 Czech qualifier, Jan Hernych, got the better of the local challenger, Daniel Brands, in straight sets at the Gerry Weber Open 2013 on Monday. He registered a 6-4,...Show More Summary

Serena Williams outshines Maria Sharapova to capture the crown – French Open 2013

Serena Williams outshines Maria Sharapova to capture the crown – French Open 2013 Top seed, Serena Williams, triumphed over the second seed, Maria Sharapova, in straight sets at the Roland Garros 2013 on Saturday. She penned down a 6-4,...Show More Summary

Power Ranking the Top 20 Women's Players After the 2013 French Open

The 2013 French Open ended exactly as many predicted with world No. 1 Serena Williams holding the Coupe de Suzanne Lenglen trophy, smiling, for all the world to see. Gone until 2014 are players caked in red clay, dampened by the persistent rain. Show More Summary

Wimbledon 2013: Predictions for Tennis' Biggest Stars at All England Club

Tennis fans don’t have to wait long for another Grand Slam event after an exciting French Open in Paris. The 2013 edition of Wimbledon is right around the corner and all of the game’s biggest stars are going to be on hand—including Andy Murray. Show More Summary

Novak Djokovic Will Have Clear Path to Wimbledon Final

Despite the fact that Novak Djokovic lost in the semifinal of the French Open to Rafael Nadal, he still came away as a winner in some aspects of the game. Djokovic was never in any danger of losing his world No. 1 ranking and no matter what Nadal did in the semifinal or the final, he was going to fall from No. Show More Summary

Nurnberg Preview

NÜRNBERGER VERSICHERUNGSCUP Nürnberg, Germany June 10-15, 2013 $235,000/International Red Clay/Outdoors Order Of Play - Monday, June 10, 2013 Center Court (from 12.00hrs) 1. Marina Melnikova vs. Alexandra Panova (Singles Q Final) 2. Mandy Minella vs. Show More Summary

Birmingham Preview

AEGON CLASSIC Birmingham, England June 10-16, 2013 $235,000/International Grass/Outdoors Order Of Play - Monday, June 10, 2013 Ann Jones Centre Court (from 11.00hrs) 1. Melanie Oudin vs. Ajla Tomljanovic 2. Anne Keothavong vs. Alison Riske 3. Show More Summary

French Open: Makarova and Vesnina Win First Slam Doubles Title

ROLAND GARROS Paris, France May 26-June 8, 2013 $12,957,474/Grand Slam Red Clay/Outdoors Results – Sunday, June 9, 2013 Doubles – Final (4) Makarova/Vesnina (RUS/RUS) d. (1) Errani/Vinci (ITA/ITA) 75 62 Final Facts - Makarova and Vesnina win their first Grand Slam doubles title together. - Makarova and Vesnina’s win-loss record in WTA finals improves to 4-2; [...]

French Open Protester Must Force Security Upgrades at Tennis Events

After watching a protester charge the court with a lit flare during the men’s final of the 2013 French Open at Roland Garros, it has become abundantly clear that security regulations across the sport must be upgraded. It was during the...Show More Summary

Gerry Weber Open 2013: Schedule, Live Stream, TV Info and Predictions

With the clay-court season now a thing of the past, it is time to get ready for grass-court season at the Gerry Weber Open. The tournament features some of the best tennis players in the world, although Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal has decided to withdraw from the event to rest. Show More Summary

Halle Preview: Roger Federer Arrives Focused on Winning Wimbledon

Roger Federer arrived in Halle, Germany for the Gerry Weber Open, the first of five grass-court tournaments. The 17-time Grand Slam champion hopes the grass-court season will be greener than the clay-court circuit he leaves behind. Federer lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-5, 6-3, 6-3, in the quarterfinals of the French Open. Show More Summary

AEGON Championships 2013: Schedule, TV Info and Predictions

It's the traditional tune-up for Wimbledon on the ATP Tour and the beginning of the grass-court season in tennis—the AEGON Championships are upon us, folks. While the event will be devoid of stars like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and...Show More Summary

Rafael Nadal Falls Behind David Ferrer in Rankings Despite Winning French Open

Rafael Nadal is playing as well as anyone in the sport of tennis, but he is still losing ground in the world rankings. On Sunday, the Spanish star won his eighth career French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 win over compatriot David Ferrer. Show More Summary

Freedom Fried

PARIS—Serena Williams has gone through a lot, and a lot that wasn’t welcome, since she last won Roland Garros, 11 long years ago. But perhaps nothing she’s done short of winning 16 Grand Slam titles seems as unlikely as her transformation into a Francophile. Show More Summary

French Open 2013: Rafael Nadal Will Hit Double Digits in Titles at Roland Garros

By beating David Ferrer on Sunday to claim his eighth French Open, Rafael Nadal now has more victories in a single major than any male player in history. By the time it's all said and done, we'll be able to take the gender qualifier off that statement. Show More Summary

Rafael Nadal Already Looking Forward Following Historic Day at French Open

The great ones never rest. Rafael Nadal was stellar on Sunday, taking down David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 to earn a historic eighth French Open title—something no man has ever done, according to ESPN's SportsCenter. The 27-year-old Nadal...Show More Summary

Novak Djokovic Must Eventually Win French Open to Secure Legacy

Another French Open, another disappointing finish for Novak Djokovic. The No. 1 player on tour, according to the ATP World Rankings, Djokovic has a long way to go before his legacy as one of the game's greats is secure. In nine appearances at Roland Garros, Djokovic has failed to win the prestigious Grand Slam tournament. Show More Summary

French Open 2013: Biggest Surprises From Roland Garros

History was made at the 2013 French Open, and while Rafael Nadal's greatness doesn't come as a surprise, there were a slew of other happenings at Roland Garros that did. What exactly am I getting at? Let's take a look. Rafael Nadal's Conditioning vs. Show More Summary

Rafael Nadal topples David Ferrer in the final showdown – French Open 2013

Rafael Nadal topples David Ferrer in the final showdown – French Open 2013 King of clay, Rafael Nadal, breezed past the fourth seed, David Ferrer, in straight sets at the Roland Garros 2013 on Sunday. He recorded a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory...Show More Summary

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