French Open 2013: Wozniacki ends losing streak to beat Laura Robson
On paper, the teenage Briton Laura Robson had—and not for the first time—suffered an unlucky fall of the cards in the French Open draw. She…
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French Open 2013: Laura Robson could be a dark horse – Jim Courier
Two-time French Open winner Jim Courier believes Laura Robson could be a “dark horse” to reach the latter stages at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old is…
French Open 2013: Sharapova defence brings Azarenka & Williams
Roland Garros may boast only two previous champions in the men’s draw—dominated by the favourite for this year’s title Rafael Nadal—but of the many French…
French Open 2013: Nadal to pursue 8th title via Djokovic and Federer
The last couple of months have seen the ATP Tour visit the burnt orange courts of some of the most glamorous venues in the world.…
Rome Masters 2013: Nadal ‘too good’ as he denies Federer again
Seven years ago at the Foro Italico, one of the greatest rivalries in tennis was still in its infancy. The 24-year-old Roger Federer had already…
WTA Rome 2013: Maria Sharapova withdraws due to sickness
Just as Maria Sharapova’s arch rival for the Rome and French Open titles, Serena Williams, was taking to court for the first women’s quarter-final at…
Maria Sharapova heads down road to Roland Garros and Serena Williams
When the tall, willowy figure of the 17-year-old Maria Sharapova burst onto tennis’s most famous stage at Wimbledon in 2004 to win her first Grand…
French Open follows Australian and US prize-money boosts – almost
The French Open is to follow the example of the Australian Open and US Open in offering another record level of prize money this year.…
Heather Watson hopes to return in time for the French Open
Heather Watson is targeting a return to tennis in time for the French Open in May as she recovers from glandular fever. Last week, the…