Baguettes Anyone?

Written by: on 26th May 2011
Gael Monfils
Baguettes Anyone?

Gael Monfils of France returns to compatriot Guillaume Rufin during their second round match for the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 25 May 2011. EPA/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO  |

Bon jour… Having my morning croissant and coffee…. I’m looking over the site… I love our new writers… Doesn’t mean I always agree with them…

I love Milos Raonic and feel he did fine. What can you expect? Lots of pressure, lost to a great seasoned pro. Michael Berrer. So Chris sorry on this one. We don’t agree. Readers how do you feel? 10sballs.com wants to hear from you… Chris’s story was titled “Raonic Flop a Huge Shame.” …oops. Jason, I’m wondering about your story… “Shocking French Open Upsets: Is Federer Next” wow! But it’s getting plenty of reader response…

Check out video round up. Its got an awesome Novak Djokovick interview. A great Roger Federer interview with him discussing his foundation. It has gotten some fun Bethanie Mattek-Sands videos. Big congrats on your 2011  French Open Bethanie! Keep going kiddo. Bethanie wears our patches on her bags.

Xavier Malisse won his first round, faces Fernando Verdasco. Next round. And he and Alex Dolgopolov won their first round dubs. Team “Bel Kraine”…

Caroline Wozniaki played a great match to beat Wozniak. Caroline really fought hard to capture the second set breaker and the win. Go sunshine! Go team Adidas! Go Sven! Go Mats! Go Floris! Best to Sorana Cristea.

Elena Baltacha our old friend. Sounds like coach Nino has her focused and confidant, she is a great British chick.

Go “Bally”. Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor play a tough French team. Gael Monfils and Ouanna.

Paul Hanley our buddy from, “down under” and Simon Aspelin play Rojer and Eric Butorac tomorrow.

The Israeli team of Erhlich and Ram play the Italian team of Volandri and Fognini.

Canada should be proud to have a male and female doing so well and both so young. Just out of teen years. Yes, the handsome and hugely talented Milos Raonic and the beautiful Rebecca Marino.

Gabby Andrews. Check out the 14 year old and her first win @ a pro event.

Ronita Elder. We applaud for all your effort, time and dedication that you share with the tennis world.

Sven Groeneveld, just announced the formation of PROFESSIONAL TENNIS COACH ASSOCIATION (PTCA)… Also check out his orange coach. Check out his new PTCA. They got Mats Wilander on board. They’ve launched the professional tennis coach association. Bravo Sven! It has been a two-year labor of love

I’ve got a match to play. I’ve got matches to watch. It’s almost lunchtime – Baguettes anyone?

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