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Rafael Nadal wins 8th Roland Garros title
Rafael Nadal beat David Ferrer in today’s final at the French Open 2013 to capture his unbelievable 8th trophy here in Paris. Nadal literally demolished Ferrer in straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3. Despite Ferrer having plenty of opportunities to break his countryman, the defending champion stood up to the task [...] -
Rafael Nadal vs David Ferrer Roland Garros 2013 final preview
Rafael Nadal vs David Ferrer French Open final preview Court Philippe Chatrier 3pm In the fourth all-Spanish French Open Final (94,98,02), Rafael Nadal will be looking to earn an astonishing eighth French Open title (an Open Era record) and with it, solidify his spot as the greatest clay court player [...] -
Serena Williams beats Sharapova to win French Open 2013 title
The somewhat predictable final on Philippe Chatrier centre court at the 2013 French Open pitted the world’s top two players in their quest to win a second title on the red clay. Serena Williams was playing in her 20th grand slam final (having won 15), while Maria Sharapova, the reigning [...] -
David Ferrer’s Long Tennis Career Leads to French Open Finals
After 13 years on tour, Spain’s David Ferrer is finally into his first ever Grand Slam final at Roland Garros. That he will compete for an elusive Major championship on the terre battue of Paris seems fitting considering he has 10 clay titles to his credit. But to think of [...] -
Ferrer overcomes Tsonga to set up French Open final against Nadal
David Ferrer put in another great performance to see off Tsonga at Roland Garros 2013 and set up a final clash against Rafa Nadal. To the disappointment of the Paris audience, fourth seed Ferrer reached his first Grand Slam final by dismissing local matador Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets. The [...] -
Nadal defeats Djokovic in an epic match to advance to French Open final
7 time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal won the battle of the giants as he beat world no.1 Novak Djokovic in today’s semi-final clash at the French Open. The Spaniard prevailed in a five set marathon 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-7 (3) 9-7 after an unbelievable 4 hours and 37 minutes. [...] -
Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova Roland Garros 2013 final preview
(1) Serena Williams vs. (2) Maria Sharapova – H2H Williams leads 13-2 (3-0 on clay) A grand slam final between the world’s top two ranked players, who are also the biggest superstars in the game, should be keenly anticipated. However, such has been the dominance of Serena Williams over Maria [...] -
Ferrer vs Tsonga Roland Garros 2013 semi-final preview
David Ferrer vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga French Open 2013 semi-final preview – Court Philippe Chatrier – after Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic With Nadal and Djokovic duking it out in the other side of the draw, this match guarantees a new finalist at Roland Garros. Ferrer has often been seen as [...] -
Nadal vs Djokovic Roland Garros 2013 semi-final preview
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic French Open 2013 semi-final – 1pm Paris time – Court Philipp Chatrier Ever since Rafael Nadal‘s return to the circuit in February, there had been concerns how his ranking may effect the draw at the French Open. While he would eventually secure a place in [...] -
Serena Williams to face Sharapova in French Open 2013 final
After Maria Sharapova won her semi-final clash against Azarenka and made it to her second consecutive final at Roland Garros, 5th seed Sara Errani, last year’s runner up, went on court to try to emulate the feat, but she was up against top seed Serena Williams. The diminutive five foot [...] -
Sharapova beats Azarenka to reach Roland Garros 2013 final
The first of Thursday‘s two semi final matches started off in warm and wind free conditions. Reigning champion, 2nd seed Maria Sharapova faced off against 3rd seed Victoria Azarenka in their thirteenth meeting, although this was their first meeting at the French Open. Azarenka led the head to head stat [...] -
Nadal vs Djokovic Roland Garros semi-final confirmed after easy victories
Rafael Nadal will play Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi finals after both players made light work of their quarter final matches. Nadal had won 19 consecutive sets in nine victories over Wawrinka and it’s easy to see why as he took control immediately, opening the match with one of the [...] -
French Open 2013 Women’s Semi-Finals Preview
The WTA’s Big Three, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka are through to the semi-finals of the French Open and are joined by Italy’s Sara Errani, definitely a top four player when it comes to clay. Here is our preview of Thursday’s action at Roland Garros. (1) Serena Williams [...]
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