Category Archives: Tennis

The biggest story of day five action at the French Open was RAIN, and also Li Na upset by American B. Mattek-Sands.  Rain caused cancellations and suspension of play today.  Beating the rain and also former French Open champion Li … Continue reading →

Roger Federer breezed through his second round match today at the French Open, taking out former UVA player, S. Devvarman, 6 – 2, 6- 1, 6- 1.  Fed had over fifty winners as he easily took care of the young … Continue reading →

It was a rainy day in Paris but world #1 Novak Djokovic was able to take the court and advanced over David Goffin, 7 -6, 6- 4, 7- 5.  Also advancing Stan Wawrinka in four sets and thirty five year … Continue reading →

Rafael Nadal dropped the first set to D. Brands, 6 -4, then needed a tie break to wrestle away the second set, 7 -6 before going on to victory with a 6 – 4 third set and 6 – 3 … Continue reading →

The French Open got underway today and Roger Federer, seeded #2, advanced with ease over qualifier Pablo Carreno Busta, 6 – 2, 6- 2, 6 – 3.  The conditions are cool and are expected to stay that way, at least … Continue reading →

Well, not a good day for me, a Federer fan.  Not a good day for Roger Federer either, as he looked really bad today, and Rafael Nadal looked like just what he is, the King of Clay, defeating Fed in … Continue reading →

Roger that!!  A great rivalry renewed!  Tomorrow Roger Federer will face Rafael Nadal in the final of the Rome Open.  Ah yes, old friends together once again!  Way to go Roger, defeating the hot young French player B. Paire today … Continue reading →

Quarterfinal action today in Rome, Italy, and already an upset!  Thomas Berdych comes from behind to defeat 1 Novak Djokovic, 2 – 6, 7 – 5, 6- 4.  Very nice win for Berdych.  So, out in his first match in … Continue reading →

Roger Federer, shorter hair, but same superb game, is into the quarterfinals at the tennis tournament in Rome, Italy.  He made quick work of G. Simon of France, 6 -1, 6 -2.  Actually, surprisingly easy for Fed.  Loved the sign … Continue reading →

Let’s hope we will always have Rome!  I am hoping Roger Federer will have Rome, a title he has never won.  He has a new look, very short hair for Fed.  Anyhow, Roger will not be back in action until … Continue reading →