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Roger Federer completes career Grand Slam: Is he the best ever?

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June 8th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: French Open, Roger Federer, Tennis

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Roger Federer completed a career Grand Slam by beating Robin Soderling and winning his first French Open title on Sunday, 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

“It’s maybe my greatest victory, or certainly the one that removes the most pressure off my shoulders,” Federer said. Read the rest of this entry »

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Serena Williams loses to Svetlana Kuznetsova

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June 4th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: French Open, Serena Williams, Tennis

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Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova ended Serena Williams’ 18-match Grand Slam win streak during their quarterfinal match, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5, at the French Open on Wednesday.

“In the third set I had an opportunity and I got really tight, and I pretty much gave it to her,” Williams said. Read the rest of this entry »

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Serena Williams advances to quarterfinals after easy victory

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June 2nd, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: French Open, Serena Williams, Tennis

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Serena Williams has advanced into the French Open quarterfinals after an easy victory over Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada, 6-1, 6-2.

“My most focused match so far,” said Williams. Read the rest of this entry »

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Federer reaches French Open quarterfinals

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June 2nd, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: French Open, Roger Federer, Tennis

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Roger Federer rallied from two sets down on Monday to beat 63rd-ranked Tommy Haas of Germany and advance to the French Open quarterfinals.

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Rafael Nadal makes French Open history

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May 28th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: French Open, Rafael Nadal, Tennis

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Rafael Nadal made history at the French Open on Wednesday, winning a record 30 consecutive matches.

“I’m Very happy for that,” Nadal said. Read the rest of this entry »

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