The top five 2019 French Open favorites

May 6, 2019 7

With the 2019 French Open fĐ°Ń•t approaching, it’s time to dеlvе deeper Ń–ntĐľ thе top fŃ–vе favorites for the men’s singles title. At thе top Đľf thе lŃ–Ń•t Ń–Ń• nĐľnе Đľthеr thĐ°n the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal. He is followed by Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem. […]

Federer limiting clay-court expectations despite fine form

April 4, 2019 13

In actuality, it is unlikely that even the craziest of Roger Federer fans is thinking that he will win the French Open. The 37-year-old Swiss hasn’t played on clay since 2016 as he prepares for his upcoming return to the red dirt in Madrid and Paris. He hasn’t played at Roland Garros since 2015. […]

Six WTA players to watch during the French Open

March 26, 2019 4

With the clay-court swing right around the corner and thus the French Open not too far away, it’s time to take a look at some players beyond just the top favorites who could lift the trophy. There are plenty of underdogs, some bigger than others, that you need to watch. […]

Federer confirms Madrid as part of clay-court schedule

February 20, 2019 20

Roger Federer announced following his Australian Open fourth-round loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas that he would play on clay for the first time since 2016. That obviously includes the French Open, but Federer also confirmed on Wednesday that the Madrid Masters is on his schedule.
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Nadal was once again the King of Clay in 2018

December 6, 2018 7

In 2018 Rafael Nadal won his 11th title at the Roland Garros in Paris, becoming the first player to win the same Grand Slam 11 times—breaking his own record of 10. You could say that the Spaniard is almost unbeatable on the clay of Paris with an overall record of 86-2. […]

Nadal reigns for 11th time at French Open after rolling over Thiem

June 11, 2018 82

Rafael Nadal lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires for the first time back in 2005. It’s now 2018, and he is still out here winning French Opens. In fact, “winning” is hardly accurate; “dominating” is more like it.Nadal captured a second straight title at Roland Garros on Sunday afternoon. […]

French Open final preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Thiem

June 8, 2018 428

“It was almost impossible to beat him.” That’s what Juan Martin Del Potro said of Rafael Nadal following their French Open semifinal showdown on Friday, which Nadal dominated 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. The almost-impossible task now falls on Dominic Thiem for Sunday’s title match. […]

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