Iron man Robredo completes third great escape
PARIS (Reuters) – Once is commendable, twice is extraordinary but winning from a two set-deficit for the third round in succession at a grand slam tournament like claycourt warrior Tommy Robredo did at the French Open on Sunday stretches the boundaries…
Dempsey scores twice as U.S. beat Germany
(Reuters) – Clint Dempsey scored twice as the United States held on to beat a below-strength Germany 4-3 in a friendly on Sunday, giving American coach Juergen Klinsmann victory over his former homeland.
Federer down but not out, Serena swaggers on
PARIS (Reuters) – Seeing the usually majestic Roger Federer down on his hands and knees – literally – is a rare sight in tennis but that turned out to be the least of his problems at the French Open on Sunday as he flirted with a last-16 exit.
I’m more complete than when I won title, says Ivanovic
PARIS (Reuters) – Ana Ivanovic says she is a more complete player than when she won the French Open title in 2008 but lacks the confidence of her younger self.
Federer proves he is the man for a crisis
PARIS (Reuters) – Second seed Roger Federer produced a thrilling riposte to Gilles Simon’s gallant attempt to knock him out of the French Open on Sunday to claim a 6-1 4-6 2-6 6-2 6-3 victory in front of a raucous late-evening crowd on Philippe Chatrie…
Breathless Errani beats Suarez Navarro to reach last eight
PARIS (Reuters) – Last year’s beaten finalist Sara Errani overcame breathing difficulties to beat Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro 5‑7 6‑4 6‑3 and book her place in the quarter-finals of the French Open on Sunday.
Tsonga swirls past Troicki with Federer in his sights
PARIS (Reuters) – French sixth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga set up a clash with Roger Federer when he easily dispatched Serbian Viktor Troicki 6-3 6-3 6-3 to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
Mature Gasquet ready for big stage: Grosjean
PARIS (Reuters) – Richard Gasquet, once crushed by the weight of expectation, has matured on and off the court and is ready to burst on to the big stage, according to coach Sebastien Grosjean.
Ilonen holds on to win Scandinavian Masters
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Finland’s Mikko Ilonen produced a steady final round to complete a first European Tour victory in six years at the Scandinavian Masters in Stockholm on Sunday.
Els phasing out belly putter but will use it at Augusta
(Reuters) – British Open champion Ernie Els will use the belly putter for the last time at a major during the U.S. Masters next week as he phases out the controversial club ahead of a proposed ban, the South African said.
