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French Open preview!

Posted on May 24, 2014 by susan

Here it is as promised…my French Open preview. The second Grand Slam tournament of 2014 gets underway tomorrow from Roland Garros. So, is Rafael Nadal still the overwhelming favorite on his beloved red clay? I think no…not the overwhelming favorite … Continue reading →

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Thursday…French Open preview coming soon I promise!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by susan

It is Thursday and coming soon…I promise my French Open preview which gets underway this Sunday, 5/25/14. Memorial Day weekend in USA! Anyhow…I have A/C once again at long last! Has been a two and a half week ordeal to … Continue reading →

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Sports, Pop Culture and Survivng “Paradise”

Posted on May 21, 2014 by susan

Sports, Pop Culture and Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday, 5/21/14!! But first, let’s hear it for hero cat “Tara” who saved a four year little boy under attack in his driveway from a raging dog…check it out on YouTube and ESPN. … Continue reading →

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It is Djokovic and Serena from Rome!!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by susan

Novak Djokovic derailed the “King of Clay”, Rafael Nadal today in the men’s final from Rome, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. On the women’s side…the result was as expected, Serena Williams took care of the home town girl, Sara Errani in straight … Continue reading →

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From Rome, tennis finals are set!

Posted on May 17, 2014 by susan

From the BNL D’Italia in Rome, the finals for tomorrow’s tennis action are set! On the women’s side, a bit of a surprise as Italy’s own Sara Errani defeated J. Jankovic 6-3, 7-5 (picked that one incorrectly). The good news..an … Continue reading →

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Tennis from Rome on Friday!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by susan

Tennis results are in from Rome today (Friday) and perhaps a few surprises, especially on the women’s side. J. Jankovic defeated A. Radwanska 6-4, 6-4 and S. Errani (Italian) upset world number two Li Na, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. Disappointed for … Continue reading →

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Thursday tennis results from Rome

Posted on May 16, 2014 by susan

OK, here are the tennis results from Rome at the BNL D’Italia! Sorry for the delay but it has been one of those days! No elaboration! Men’s action: Murray over Meltzer in two sets; Nadal in a tough match over … Continue reading →

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Back to “Daddy duty” for Federer!

Posted on May 14, 2014 by susan

Unfortunately, Roger Federer will be headed back to Switzerland to rejoin his recently expanded family after falling to J. Chardy of France in the second round of the BNL D’Italia in Rome, 6-1, 3-6, 6-7. Roger looked quite rusty and … Continue reading →

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Mr. Federer to serve tomorrow in Rome!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by susan

The musical sound of those words…”Mr. Federer to serve” will ring in Rome tomorrow at the BNL D’Italia, the last big Masters 1000 clay court event prior to Roland Garros (French Open)! Roger announced on Monday that he was in … Continue reading →

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Madrid Open final and I can no longer watch…

Posted on May 11, 2014 by susan

The Madrid Open final between Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori has not yet finished but it is over and I can no longer watch. I am actually mad…Nishikori was beating Nadal like a drum on clay in Spain, and then … Continue reading →

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