Leading 5-2 in his opening set against Ernests Gulbis, Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga went to the locker room with an apparent groin injury, and then returned to abruptly retire. He left the court visibly shaken and upset, as the home fans now have just one player left to root for on the men’s side, Richard Gasquet. […] READ MORE
Tag: 2016 French Open
Panelists' Predictions 2016 French Open Men's Day 7 Matches Including Zverev-Thiem
With nine-time champion Rafael Nadal out of the 2016 French Open, the top half of the men’s draw has opened up, and the remaining players are looking to take advantage and reach the second week where they have a better chance of doing damage with Rafa absent. Steen Kirby, Yesh Ginsburg, and Sam Barker are […] READ MORE
Rafael Nadal Withdraws from French Open with Wrist Injury
In absolutely shocking announcement on Wednesday afternoon, Rafael Nadal declared that he has been forced to withdraw from this year’s Roland Garros tournament with a wrist injury. Nadal said that his left wrist has some form of injury, one which he believes is in the sheath of the tendon. He played with a painkilling injection […] READ MORE
Alize Cornet Earns Controversial Win in Paris
On a dark night in Paris, Alize Cornet and Tatjana Maria fought in a war on the tennis court. Little did anyone know that the battle of strength, will, and desire to win a tennis match would soon become a controversial battle of words as their match ended in a controversial fashion on Court 2. […] READ MORE
Panelists Predictions 2016 French Open Men's Day 6 Including Kyrgios-Gasquet
Day 6 at the 2016 French Open is where action will pick up on the men’s side with some highly anticipated matches that should be hotly contested. Steen Kirby and Yesh Ginsburg offer their previews and predictions. For a look at the women’s draw day 6 previews visit this link. Panelists Predictions 2016 French Open […] READ MORE
Panelists’ Predictions 2016 French Open Women’s Day 6 Matches–Including Safarova/Stosur
It’s Day 6 of the French Open, and we’re here again to predict all of the best Roland Garros matches for you. Joininh us today to predict these matches are myself, LWOS contributor Bradey Bononcioni and John Lupo, and editor Niall Clarke. For our LWOS predictions of the Day 6 men’s matches, click here. Panelists’ […] READ MORE
Facundo Bagnis Can Trouble Rafael Nadal
On Day 5 of Roland Garros, we see many enticing and electrifying match ups that could build into memorable and historic matches in years to come, but one of the biggest headlines from tomorrow will be whether Rafael Nadal can continue his outstanding form from Round One against Sam Groth of Australia. Facundo Bagnis Can […] READ MORE
Panelists Predictions for 2016 French Open Men's Day 5 Matches Including Ferrer vs. Monaco
Our panel of Steen Kirby, Stefano Berlincioni, and Manuel Traquete take a look at the best French Open matches ahead today on the men’s side, and offer their predictions. For predictions of Day 5 women’s matches, click here. David Ferrer vs. Juan Monaco Embed from Getty Images Steen: I would pick Monaco given how poor Ferrer […] READ MORE
Andy Murray Needs to Stop Playing with Fire
Andy Murray suffered again to get the victory as he sailed for another five-set match in his 2016 French Open second round clash against 22-year-old wild card Mathias Bourgue. The match started out as a usual Grand Slam second round; the second seed was up 6-2, 2-0 against an “unknown” French wildcard and commentators were already rushing […] READ MORE
Andy Murray: Lamb in Wolf's Clothing
Earlier this week, Russell Fuller, the BBC’s tennis correspondent, pegged Murray as “the new king of clay.” Having watched the Scot limp past Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek in the first round of the French Open, though, I don’t imagine any of his more trophied rivals felt particularly threatened. With a gameplan erected on the hopeful […] READ MORE