Keping Tabs 2/7

Published Feb 07 2012 by Concrete Elbow by Steve Tignor

The Australian Open is over, but tennis keeps making news. Novak Djokovic’s Laureus, Rafael Nadal’s taxes, Serena Williams’ Fed Cup appearance, Judy Murray’s Fed Cup debut—the media beast goes right on chewing.

Over top of it all is the glow from the epic final in Melbourne, which has inspired...

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Federer stands in Djoker’s way

Novak Djokovic’s bid to win a fourth consecutive Grand Slam championship - and first at the French Open - might require a semifinal victory over Roger Federer.Friday’s draw set them up to face each other in Paris at the same stage as last year, when Federer ... [ Published 19 mins ago by New Delhi Pioneer ]

Entities: Roger Federer, French Open - Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic

First Reported 14 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 10 Documents

Richard Gasquet

Murray ready to dig deep at French Open

Andy Murray battled through adversity to reach the semi-finals of the French Open 12 months ago, and he is ready to do the same again if necessary.The world number four has been troubled by a niggling back problem on and off since the end of last year ... [ Published 3 hours ago by ESPN Star ]

Entities: Andy Murray, French Open - Roland Garros, Richard Gasquet, Wimbledon Championships, Rafael Nadal

First Reported 20 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 11 Documents

Andy Murray

French Open 2012: Andy Murray buoyed by Roland Garros build-up

Andy Murray has declared himself happy with the amount of preparation work he and Ivan Lendl have put in during the build-up to the French Open, even though Lendl left his side on Friday to attend a three-day seniors event in Frankfurt. But Murray argued ... [ Published 8 hours ago by Telegraph ]

Entities: Andy Murray, French Open - Roland Garros, Ivan Lendl, Darren Cahill, Murrays

First Reported 22 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 3 Documents

Novak Djokovic

Video: Serena 'confident' ahead of French

No comments yet - Leave a commentTop videosTennis Play VideoFrench Open : itw Novak Djokovic… Watch nowTennis Play VideoFrench Open : itw Sharapova… Watch nowTennis Play VideoWorld number two Rafael Nadal tells Eurosport he was honoured to equal Bjorn ... [ Published 15 hours ago by Yahoo! UK and Ireland Eurosport ]

Entities: French Open - Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 18 hours ago - 3 Documents

Djokovic playing for Serbia as well as himself

Novak Djokovic has plenty on his plate as the French Open begins and he bids to win a fourth Grand Slam in succession.But no matter what the outcome, the world No. 1 has said that he is always representing his country of Serbia as much as he is himse ... [ Published 18 hours ago by Tennis Talk ]

Entities: Novak Djokovic, Serbia, French Open - Roland Garros

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated 21 hours ago - 23 Documents

Rafael Nadal

Feat of clay: Nadal targets record seventh crown at French Open

PARIS Rafael Nadal?s white T-shirt carried specks of rust-colored clay, and his white socks were smothered with the stuff during a practice session on Court Philippe Chatrier in the steamy early afternoon Thursday.As Nadal slid across his favorite surface, ... [ Published 21 hours ago by Washington Times ]

Entities: Rafael Nadal, French Open - Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 10 Documents

Boris Becker

Do not risk fitness before Olympics, Boris Becker warns Andy Murray

Boris Becker says Andy Murray should pull out of next week's French Open to stay fit for Wimbledon and the Olympics if he has any fitness doubts.Andy Murray's back could get worse from playing on clay (Picture: Getty)Murray looks to have been restricted ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Metro.co.uk ]

Entities: Boris Becker, Andy Murray, Fitness, Rome, French Open

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Novak Djokovic: Rafael Nadal Is The Favorite To... [ Published 1 hour ago by The Dysfunctional Tennis Blog ] Novak Djokovic has tabbed Rafael Nadal as the favorite to win in Paris where the Serb bids for a "Djoker Slam". ...
Andy Murray: I’m Sure Rafa Will Win The French ... [ Published 2 hours ago by The Dysfunctional Tennis Blog ] Andy Murray says Rafael Nadal will win a few more French Open titles. ...
Sounds Like Rafael Nadal Is Liking His Chances ... [ Published 2 hours ago by The Dysfunctional Tennis Blog ] Rafael Nadal is sounding upbeat as he bids for a record seventh French Open title. ...
2012 FRENCH OPEN PREVIEW: Djokovic and Federer ... [ Published 8 hours ago by Game, Set, Match ] Photo via FFT Djokovic on the possibility of winning four Slams in a row "It woulddefinitely mean the world to me, but I haven't thought about that toomuch because I do not want to have too much unnecessary pressure. Idon't need that at this moment ...
Irresistible Forces and Immovable Objects [ Published 12 hours ago by Peter Bodo's TennisWorld ] by Pete Bodo Well, the French Open draws are out and the bracketology is already in full swing . I can already hear citizen X screaming about Rafael Nadal getting another "cupcake" draw, with nary a scary player in sight until a projected fourth-meeting ...

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Nadal Beats Djokovic In Straight Sets [ Published May 21 2012 by ESPN - YouTube ]
Nadal Hits Hot Shot In Rome Final Against Djokovic [ Published May 21 2012 by ATP World Tour - YouTube ]
Nadal Reflects On Rome 2012 Win [ Published May 21 2012 by ATP World Tour - YouTube ]
Nadal Tops Djokovic [ Published May 21 2012 by ESPN - YouTube ]
Djokovic To Face Nadal In Rome Final [ Published May 20 2012 by ESPN - YouTube ]