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KRISTEN’S KOURT: 2012 FRENCH OPEN PICKS – THE MEN

The first day of the year's second Grand Slam having come to a close, I've decided I will reflect on the happenings of today, and give my predictions for the rest of the matches that have yet to be played.
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Nadal Opens Bid For Seventh Title

Second seed Rafael Nadal began his quest for a record* seventh Roland Garros title on Tuesday with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 first-round victory over Simone Bolelli of Italy. He improved to 46-1 on Parisian clay and to 150-21 lifetime at major championships.
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Djokovic and Nadal are tied but Still Over 1700 Points behind Federer

The French Open is now into it's third day and no great surprises so far. The draw sets up really well for the favorites. This first week is all about the side stories away from the top 8 seeds, at least on the men's side. The biggest news was the withdrawal of a couple of players, Fish and Monfils.
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Quick Facts from Roland Garros

Last years title holders are Lina and Rafael Nadal.....
Roger Federer Goes Into The 2012 French Open Ranked # 3 In The World thumbnail

Roger Federer Goes Into The 2012 French Open Ranked # 3 In The World

Dear Roger. We hope you are ready, rested, rejuvenated , and really ready for Rafa aka Rafael Nadal.....Good luck on the red clay....
Still Ailing, Soderling Pulls Out of Paris, London and The Olympics thumbnail

Still Ailing, Soderling Pulls Out of Paris, London and The Olympics

Swede Robin Soderling still has no idea when he can return to tennis after suffering for ten months with glandular fever.
Nadal Eyes His Seventh Title at Paris thumbnail

Nadal Eyes His Seventh Title at Paris

Rafael Nadal now has his eye on the numbers after winning his sixth Rome title, planning ahead for an assault on a seventh at Roland Garros when the clay-court major starts at the weekend.
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Rome Singles Final Rescheduled For Monday

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia final between World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and five-time championRafael Nadal has been rescheduled for Monday, 12 noon local time, 6am EDT after persistent rain suspended play in Rome Sunday.
Roger run out of the Semifinals as USC Storms Into Them thumbnail

Roger run out of the Semifinals as USC Storms Into Them

Two of the top three players in the world had great days at the office today. David Ferrer put forward another great effort in the first set of their Rome semifinal to get to 6-6 in the first set tie-breaker
Daily Tennis News Update – Rome (05/20/12) thumbnail

Daily Tennis News Update – Rome (05/20/12)

This doesn't mean much for Maria Sharapova in the short term; she remains #2. And yet, if we look at the Top Ten in clay points earned over the last year, it's a fascinating list....
Novak Djokovic To Face Rafael Nadal In 2011 Final  Repeat thumbnail

Novak Djokovic To Face Rafael Nadal In 2011 Final Repeat

"Rafa is the player I've played against the most in my career. We're all aware of his qualities on this surface, which suits him the best,” Djokovic said.
Do You Like to Play What If Roger… thumbnail

Do You Like to Play What If Roger…

Almost everyone likes to imagine their favorite team or their favorite player winning. As tennis fans we want to see our favorite players win the Slams and the Masters1000s(men) or Premier(women) events and this year, the Olympics.
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Federer Closing In On Number One

Roger Federer is going to be number one again.... All we can say is Go Rogi!!! Or "Allez Rogi "
Rafael Nadal, Ferrer To Renew Clay Rivalry thumbnail

Rafael Nadal, Ferrer To Renew Clay Rivalry

World No. 3 Rafael Nadal produced a scintillating performance in Friday’s quarter-finals at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, defeating the in-form Tomas Berdych 6-4, 7-5.
Today’s Men’s Update – Rome (05/17) thumbnail

Today’s Men’s Update – Rome (05/17)

R Nadal def. F Mayer 6-1 7-5 This will drop Florian Mayer well below #30. This probably means no Roland Garros seed; he's going to be a spot or two below the cutoff. For Rafael Nadal, this keeps alive his hopes for a return to #2. But the news wasn't all good:

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