Five early predictions ahead of the US Open.

The grass season may have only just closed, but the North American hard-court swing that centres on the US Open is on the minds of players already. As the big names exited Wimbledon, fitness and preparations for Flushing Meadows were high on the agenda, and another compelling major is in prospect at the end of […]

Does Roger Federer struggle with nerves? Yup!

Credit Dejan Kalinic Roger Federer revealed he struggled to shake off nerves during his win over Dusan Lajovic at Wimbledon on Thursday. The Swiss great eventually settled to claim a 7-6 (7-0) 6-3 6-2 victory over Lajovic in the second round at the All England Club. However, it only came after a slow start, which […]

Wimbledon TV Schedule

2017 WIMBLEDON TV SCHEDULE ON ESPN AND ESPN2 Wimbledon 2017 begins July 3 on ESPN. With the exception of a later-than-usual July 3 start, the Wimbledon TV schedule is the same as usual this year. ESPN will carry the entire first week of competition, with ESPN2 airing outer court coverage during the second week. ABC’s […]

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO VISIT THE FRENCH OPEN

Credit to Matt Brown I’m often asked – “What’s it like is to cover the French Open?” It’s an easy question to answer, it’s simply amazing. Think Paris in the springtime, the most visited city on the planet, and nestled in the south western corner is Stade Roland Garros, the home of the year’s second […]

WHAT YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE FRENCH OPEN

French Open…here’s what you never knew Here are some amazing facts to get you excited about the French Open The much-anticipated clay court season is here. Whether you’re a tennis enthusiast or a casual fan girl of Nadal and Djokovic, here are some fun facts behind one of the most broadcasted tennis championship in the […]

THE NEW FRENCH OPEN IS ON ITS WAY!

AGASSI/NOLE OFF TO A WINNING START AT THE FRENCH OPEN

Novak Djokovic’s partnership with Andre Agassi got off to a winning start at the French Open. Djokovic announced last weekend that he had persuaded eight-time grand slam champion Agassi to coach him at Roland Garros. Djokovic split from his long-time team last month as he sought answers to the slump that has seen him struggle […]

2017 French Open Seed Reports

French Open 2017 seed reports courtesy Sports Illustrated JON WERTHEIM Friday May 26th, 2017 SHARE I don’t practice Santeria, I ain’t got no crystal ball. Nevertheless, we can try to handicap the field at the 2017 French Open. The men’s draw is the equivalent Warriors/Cavs, two unstoppable forces a path, inexorably it would seem, to […]

2017 French Open Preview – Predictions

French Open 2017 preview roundtable: Predictions, dark horses, more. Courtesy Sports Illustrated. With the Roland Garros 2017 set to kick off on Sunday in Paris, SI’s tennis experts and writers Jon Wertheim, Richard Deitsch, Stanley Kay and Jamie Lisanti discuss this year’s top storylines and predict the winners.  What qualifier or other player do you see being a […]

2017 French Open TV Coverage

NBC Sports to Present Coverage of 2017 FRENCH OPEN Beginning 5/28   NBC Sports Group presents coverage of the 2017 FRENCH OPEN, beginning this Sunday, May 28, live at Noon ET on NBC with the first round from the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. Live coverage culminates with the women’s final on Saturday, June […]