Gael Monfils
Hewitt happy with grasscourt form despite Halle exit
Jun 10, 2011 15:10 EDT
Defending champion Lleyton Hewitt was in good spirits despite his exit from Halle's ATP grasscourt tournament after he went down in straight sets to Philipp Kohlschreiber in Friday's quarter-final.
Top seed Berdych saves match points to advance in Halle
Jun 07, 2011 17:13 EDT
HALLE, Germany (Reuters) - Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych survived a major first-round scare at the Halle Open on Tuesday, saving three match points to struggle past 169th ranked Belgian Ruben Bemelmans 5-7 7-6 6-4.
Hewitt hoping missed kick is good omen in Halle
Jun 07, 2011 16:57 EDT
Defending champion Lleyton Hewitt is hoping a missed football kick will be a good omen as he prepares to launch his campaign at Halle's ATP tennis tournament on Wednesday.
Soderling to test Nadal in final repeat
May 31, 2011 22:04 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Defending champion Rafa Nadal faces the only man to have beaten him at the French Open on Wednesday when Robin Soderling will have his 2009 triumph but also last year's final defeat rattling in his mind.
Pressure will all be on Djokovic, says Federer
May 31, 2011 21:29 EDT
Roger Federer believes the pressure will all be on Novak Djokovic when the pair meet in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.
Federer breezes into Djokovic semi-final
May 31, 2011 15:56 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Overcoming a fervent French crowd and a near sandstorm of claydust, Roger Federer proved he was ready to take on the ultimate challenge of trying to beat the seemingly invincible Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals.
Federer produces masterclass at French Open
May 31, 2011 15:35 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - A gale force in the shape of Roger Federer blew aside local favorite Gael Monfils 6-4 6-3 7-6 on a blustery Tuesday at the French Open as the Swiss set up a mouth-watering French Open semi-final with Novak Djokovic.
Federer braced for Djokovic, as Murray soldiers on
May 31, 2011 14:17 EDT
Roger Federer set up a mouth-watering French Open semi-final showdown with high-flying Novak Djokovic after an untidy straight sets victory over Gael Monfils on Tuesday.
Schiavone, Murray survive thrillers in Paris
May 31, 2011 11:09 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Women's holder Francesca Schiavone and men's hopeful Andy Murray clawed their way back from the brink to progress at the French Open with gritty performances on a chilly Tuesday at Roland Garros.
Nadal into last eight, Djokovic gets semi-final pass
May 30, 2011 15:43 EDT
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal reached the French Open last eight on Monday as title rival Novak Djokovic enjoyed a major psychological boost when he was handed a free pass into the semi-finals.
Monfils ready for another crack at Federer
May 30, 2011 14:19 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Gael Monfils will take heart from his one Paris victory over Roger Federer when he attempts to block the former world number one's serene progress in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Monfils beats Ferrer to reach last eight in Paris
May 30, 2011 11:13 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Local favorite Gael Monfils reached the quarter-finals of the French Open with a 6-4 2-6 7-5 1-6 8-6 win over Spanish seventh seed David Ferrer on Monday.
Djokovic, Federer on collision course
May 29, 2011 16:03 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic produced an unforgettable performance with the racket and the microphone and Roger Federer also strolled into the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
Open-Djokovic and Federer on collision course
May 29, 2011 16:01 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic produced an unforgettable performance with the racket and the microphone and Roger Federer also strolled into the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
Djokovic, Federer close in on French Open semi-final collision
May 29, 2011 15:39 EDT
Novak Djokovic and record-breaking Roger Federer closed in on a French Open semi-final showdown on Sunday while hobbling Italian Fabio Fognini struck a colourful Grand Slam blow for the tennis underclass.
French Open match suspended by darkness
May 27, 2011 18:11 EDT
Roger Federer cruised into the French Open last 16 on Friday but the heavyweight clash between Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro will finish Saturday, thrillingly poised at a set apiece.
Wozniacki and Stosur out as Federer cruises
May 27, 2011 16:02 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - World number one Caroline Wozniacki suffered a humiliating loss in the French Open third round and Samantha Stosur joined her at the exit door on a gloomy Friday for women's tennis.
Child's play for Djokovic and Federer at Roland Garros
May 25, 2011 15:53 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - It was child's play again for Novak Djokovic on kid's day at the French Open on Wednesday as the dominant Serb booked a third round slot when Romanian Victor Hanescu retired hurt while trailing 6-4 6-1 2-3.
Djokovic, Del Potro set up French Open duel
May 25, 2011 13:48 EDT
Novak Djokovic took his winning streak to 41 matches and set up a blockbuster French Open third-round clash with giant Argentine dangerman Juan Martin del Potro on Wednesday.
Simon piles more clay misery on Roddick in Rome
May 09, 2011 14:54 EDT
France's Gilles Simon piled more clay court misery on American Andy Roddick to advance to the second round of the Rome International ATP-WTA tournament here on Monday.
