#Tennis: #RafaelNadal became the eighth man in history to win 200 matches at #GrandSlam tournaments with his second-round victory over #FacundoBagnis in the #FrenchOpen 2016. Read more at: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/rafael-nadal-eighth-man-win-200-matches-tennis/story?id=39394831
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#Olympic #Tennis tournament is ‘fifth #GrandSlam’ says #NovakDjokovic
We have the best players in the world participating in arguably the fifth #GrandSlam. #Olympic is importance for all of us, even more, because it happens every four years,” said world no.1 #NovakDjokovic in an interview with Reuters in #Paris. Read more… Read More ›
#FrenchOpen: #RichardGasquet calls #NickKyrgios ‘best new comer’ in #Tennis
Declaring #NickKyrgios the best emerging talent in world #Tennis, #RichardGasquet expects fireworks from the #Australian in what looms as explosive #FrenchOpen encounter on Friday night. Read more at: http://www.foxsports.com.au/tennis/french-open-richard-gasquet-calls-nick-kyrgios-best-new-comer-in-tennis/news-story/22823cb5f946d2ea0b3f85426caa03bb
International #Tennis Federation to change anti-doping procedures to stop the ‘silent ban’
#Tennis is to take a more proactive stance on doping by revealing positive tests as they arise, rather than waiting until the hearing has been held to explain why a certain player has been absent from the tour for several… Read More ›
#Golf greats: The game needs modernization to bring in next generation
“The key is we need to bring in the younger generation and that’s where programs like The First Tee, Drive, Chip and Putt, #PGA Junior, LPGA USAGA girls #Golf, we have record amounts of youth participation.” The game has become… Read More ›
#MilosRaonic leads #Canadian contingent into battle at #FrenchOpen
#MilosRaonic is healthy at the moment, and he has put in yeoman’s work through seven weeks on the #European red clay. #GenieBouchard is in a spectacularly upbeat mood and has long-time coaching mentor Nick Saviano back by her side for… Read More ›
#SteffiGraf Named Zhuhai Tournament Ambassador
Former No.1 #Steffie Graf will serve as the Tournament Ambassador for the 2016 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai. Read more at: http://www.wtatennis.com/news/article/5582807/title/graf-named-zhuhai-tournament-ambassador
#NovakDjokovic’s #FrenchOpen Chase
“#NovakDjokovic definitely needs it; there’s no doubt,” said #JimCourier, a two-time #FrenchOpen champion. “#Novak would not be considered the greatest player of all time, which he has a chance to be, if he’s not able to win it.” Read more… Read More ›
#Tennis: Final chance for #Serena to get game in gear before #FrenchOpen
#Tennis: Clay has never been #SeremaWilliams’ best or favorite surface. She’s 12-2 in clay finals but didn’t win a single #FrenchOpen between 2002 and 2013. More significantly, she has taken some of her most surprising losses on red clay. Read… Read More ›
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