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Thiem Reaches Third Straight French Open Semifinal

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2018 (by Michael Dickens) Going into his French Open quarterfinal match against No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev Tuesday afternoon on Court Philippe Chatrier, Dominic Thiem summed up the feelings of many Austrians and Germans when he said during […]

Delpo Powers Past Isner To Reach French Open Quarterfinals

PARIS, June 4, 2018 Juan Martín Del Potro has advanced to his first quarterfinal at Roland Garros since 2012. The Argentinian former US Open champion edged past John Isner 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in Monday’s third match on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Del Potro […]

Top Seed Halep Sprints To Roland Garros Quarterfinals

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2018 (by Michael Dickens) Top-seeded Simona Halep dropped just three games during her 59-minute fourth-round route of Belgian Elise Mertens at the French Open on Monday afternoon. As she moves closer to achieving her first Grand Slam […]

Djokovic To Face Cecchinato In Roland Garros Quarterfinals

PARIS, June 3, 2018 Novak Djokovic reached an Open Era record 12th quarterfinal at Roland Garros and equalled Roger Federer’s record of 9 straight appearances in the last 8 in Paris. The 31-year-old from Serbia defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in Sunday’s final […]

Zverev Books First Grand Slam Quarterfinal Spot

PARIS, June 3, 2018 Alexander Zverev reaches his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal after a third consecutive five-set victory at Roland Garros. The No. 2 seed from Germany rallied past Russian young gun Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 on […]

Serena Sails Into Round Of 16 At Roland Garros

PARIS, June 2, 2018 The ladies headlined Saturday’s French Open third round matches in the later afternoon. Three-time Roland Garros champion Serena Williams put together a commanding performance to see off 11th favourite Julia Görges 6-3, 6-4 and set up a fourth-round […]

Marterer Sets Up Nadal Clash At Roland Garros

PARIS, June 2, 2018 Maximilian Marterer becomes the 70th man to reach the round of 16 on their debut appearance in Roland Garros‘ Open Era. The 22-year-old German defeated Estonia’s Jurgen Zopp 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday. Marterer was in […]

King And Queen March On In Paris

PARIS, May 31, 2018 Ten-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal dominated Guido Pella of Argentina for a spot in the third round at Roland Garros. The King of Clay sent down eight aces, hitting 37 winners and broke his opponent’s serve […]