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And another one bites the dust (clay) at Roland Garros. World #3 A. Radwanska went out today in straight sets (I am not even going to attempt to spell the name of the lady who defeated her!). So, #1, #2, and now #3 gone. Incredible! Sharapova double bageled her opponent today, 6-0, 6-0 and looks like the clear favorite. But, there is still Ivanovic who looks very good, S. Halep and even Sam Stosur who took out #9 Cibulkova today. A. Kerber, J. Jankovic both advanced as did E. Bouchard (coming from behind in the first set) to move into the round of 16. The eighteen year old American Taylor Townsend and her magical run came to an end today in straight sets.
On the men’s side…my guy, Mr. Federer game through in four sets over Tursonov, 7-5, 6-7. 6-2, 6-4. The only glaring issue…that pesky poor conversion rate on break points…missed on fifteen today. Non the less…Roger is into the round of sixteen and will face Gulbis on Sunday. Failed to mention that the other day another record was set by the great Swiss man..the first player to ever record 60 match wins in all four Grand Slams. What can you say, another day, another record for Roger Federer! Meanwhile, Djokovic also need four sets to defeat M. Cilic, 6-3, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4. So Fed and Nole both move on with Djokovic facing Tsonga on Sunday. The entertaining Frenchman (Tsonga) won in straight sets over Jerzy Janowicz. John Isner was a winner in four sets (a lot of tie break sets as is the norm for John) as did Thomas Berdych (the Hawaiian shirt he is sporting is really weird) and THE match of the day was between M. Raonic of Canada and G. Simon of France. It went five sets with Raonic winning (he needed two opportunities to serve out the match in the fifth and deciding set), 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5. It was a Davis Cup like atmosphere with the French crowd really getting involved in pulling for Simon. Great match and really happy to see Raonic advance, he is a nice young man and really coming into his own on the tennis court.
Coverage tomorrow changes a bit…5:00 am EST on Tennis Channel and then switches over to NBC at noon. This will be the case on Sunday as well. Nadal will be in action tomorrow as will David Ferrer.
Last night in NBA action, the Spurs trounced OKC in San Antonio, 111-82 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. This Western Conference match up between these two teams has a familiar tone..the home team wins and wins BIG! Next, back to OKC but advantage Spurs as if there is a game seven, it will be in San Antonio.
Golf…Memorial..have not had time to watch yet. Later!
Catch up! Golf…Paul Casey in the lead at Memorial at -12. Bubba Watson -9, Chris Kirk -8, M. Flores and Matsuyama at -7. Notables, Rory tumbles from -9 (started the day atop the leaderboard) to -3, world #1 Adam Scott at -3, and Lefty (Mickelson) at -2.
Pacers at Heat in Miami tonight…elimination game???? (I hope not!!)
Enjoy your evening!
