All things Tennis. One slice at a time.
Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 to win the 2013 French Open women’s singles title, 11 years after her first (and before today, only) title in Paris.
“Eleven years. I think it’s unbelievable. Now I have 16 Grand Slam titles. It’s difficult for me to speak because I’m so excited,” Serena said during the trophy [...]
Is it just me or are tennis players getting younger these days? No, that’s not a pro (or a junior, for that matter), that’s Michael Llodra’s son Teo! Llodra’s youngest adorably caught the attention of autograph seekers at Roland Garros, but his number one fan is obviously dad.
Another aw? Gilles Simon’s son Timothée attending his [...]
Novak Djokovic delivered first today, winning his match against Gael Monfils. Then it was up to the decisive rubber – Viktor Troicki vs. Michael Llodra. The two had never met.
Victor Troicki pulled it off, defeating Michael Llodra. He later said: “This is unbelievable. I don’t know how to react, what to do. This is the [...]
First semifinal of the day at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris was ATP world number 5 Robin Soderling vs. French favorite Michael Llodra. Soderling saved three match points to defeat Llodra 6-7, 7-5, 7-6, reach his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 final, and give the French crowd an amazing show.
“Today it was a great [...]
Frenchman Michael Llodra has been around the block before – 5 ATP titles, 3 Grand Slam doubles titles (2003 & 2004 Australian Open, 2007 Wimbledon), and he’s one of France’s best chances at scooping up the Davis Cup win against Serbia in a few weeks. But the 30-year-old hasn’t been around this block before – [...]
Gael Monfils’ hair is back to normal, and he seems to be happy about it, sipping his Minute Maid and smiling at the media today in Montpellier for the Open Sud de France.
Michael Llodra of France signed autographs for eager young fans today too.
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The weekend started with six, but with losses by Arnaud Clement (to Mardy Fish) and Paul-Henri Mathieu (to Roger Federer), we are down to four Frenchmen in the men’s singles draw.
Our favorite to make it to the quarterfinals is not new father Gilles Simon (who faces Rafael Nadal this afternoon) or Michael Llodra (although maybe [...]
