French Open Tennis 2012 day 3 - Serena Williams out and easy win for Maria Sharapova

Selected results from day 3 of the French Open Tennis 2012

Francesca Schiavone (14) beat Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-3 6-1
Petra Kvitova (4) beat Ashleigh Barty 6-1 6-2
Maria Sharapova (2) beat Alexandra Cadantu 6-0 6-0
Caroline Wozniacki (9) beat Eleni Daniilidou 6-0 6-1
Maria Kirilenko (16) beat Victoria Larriere 6-1 6-2
Julia Goerges (25) beat Lucie Hradecka 7-6 (7-1) 6-4

Shock of the day
Virginie Razzano beat Serena Williams (5) 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-3

French Open Results: Serena Williams Upset In 3 Sets To World No ...
A no-frills Day 3 at the 2012 French Open got an infusion of drama late in the day when Serena Williams suffered a stunning first-round upset loss to Virginie Razzano of France on Tuesday. Williams came into the match a ...
Publish Date: 05/29/2012 20:03
http://www.sbnation.com/tennis/2012/5/29/3050620/serena-williams-upset-french-open-tennis-results-2012-roland-garros

Women Who Serve: Razzano upsets Serena Williams in French ...
Serena Williams, Virginie Razzano and chair umpire Eva Asderaki took us for a three-hour trip down the Rabbit Hole today in Paris. The Rabbit Hole was filled with red clay, to be sure, but the experience was right out of the ...
Publish Date: 05/30/2012 2:26
http://womenwhoserve.blogspot.com/2012/05/razzano-upsets-serena-williams-in.html

Serena Williams loses in 1st round at French Open | Washington ...
Comments. USA's Serena Williams reacts shortly before losing to France's Virginie Razzano during their first round match in the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 29, 2012. "No, no, no. I didn't feel anything abnormal," said Williams, who counts the 2002 French Open among her 13 Grand Slam singles trophies. "I was 100 percent healthy."
Publish Date: 05/29/2012 23:17
http://washingtonexaminer.com/sports/2012/05/serena-williams-loses-1st-round-french-open/667156

Serena Williams crashes out in French Open first round
Serena Williams has crashed to the worst Grand Slam defeat of her career, slumping to a dramatic and thrilling 4-6 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 French Open loss to France's world 111 Virginie Razzano. It was the 30-year-old American's first ...
Publish Date: 05/29/2012 21:49
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/tennis/serena-williams-crashes-out-in-french-open-first-round-20120530-1zhxr.html

Maria Sharapova: I Do Occasionally Still Feel Like A Cow On Ice ...
Despite her recent success on her least favorite surface, Maria Sharapova is in prime form on the red clay. Today Sharapova rolled in her first round match 60, 60 over Alexandra Cadantu in the first round of the French Open.
Publish Date: 05/29/2012 6:00
http://www.tennis-x.com/xblog/2012-05-29/9687.php


TennisEarth.com - Maria Sharapova makes a perfect start at Roland ...
Maria Sharapova beat Alexandra Cadantu in a very dominating performance in the first round of Roland Garros.
Publish Date: 05/29/2012 12:30
http://www.tennisearth.com/news/tennisNews/Maria-Sharapova-makes-a-perfect-start-at-Roland-Garros-452539.htm

French Open Tennis 2012 day 2 - Victoria Azarenka struggles through

Selected results from day 2 of the French Open Tennis 2012

Victoria Azarenka (1) beat Alberta Brianti 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 6-2
Na Li (7) beat Sorana Cirstea 6-2 6-1
Marion Bartoli (8) beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-3
Agnieszka Radwanska (3) beat Bojana Jovanovski 6-1 6-0
Jelena Jankovic (19) beat Patricia Mayr-Achleitner 1-6 6-1 7-5
A. Medina Garrigues (29) beat Laura Robson 6-2 6-1

Lucky Victoria Azarenka Hits 60 Errors But Still Wins
World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka survived 60 unforced errors to beat Italian Alberta Brianti 7-6(6), 6-4, 6-2 in her first round at the French Open earlier today. Azarenka was just two games from elimination. At one point Brianti led 76 ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2012 6:00
http://www.tennis-x.com/xblog/2012-05-28/9679.php

French Open 2012, Day Two: Victoria Azarenka Flirts With Disaster ...
On Day 2 of the 2012 French Open, the Curse of No. 1 on the women's side nearly claimed another victim as Victoria Azarenka narrowly escaped. Will she survive in the perch much longer?
Publish Date: 05/28/2012 13:27
http://www.sbnation.com/tennis/2012/5/28/3045482/french-open-tennis-2012-roland-garros

French Open 2012: Victoria Azarenka Beats Alberta Brianti In First ...
By CHRIS LEHOURITES, Associated Press PARIS -- Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka turned it on when she had to Monday, winning 12 of the final 14 games to reach the second round at the French Open. ... "I think it says it all. Bad days happen," Azarenka said. "Unfortunately today I had way more mistakes than I usually do, but, you know, it happens sometimes." ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2012 17:11
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/28/french-open-2012-azarenka-brianti_n_1550657.html

French Open 2012 day 1 - Wins for Venus Williams and Sam Stosur

Selected results from day 1 of the French Open 2012

Samantha Stosur (6) beat Elena Baltacha 6-4 6-0
Venus Williams beat Paula Ormaechea 4-6 6-1 6-3
Svetlana Kuznetsova (26) beat Mirjana Lucic 6-1 6-3
Ana Ivanovic (13) beat Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino 6-1 6-1
Angelique Kerber (10) beat Shuai Zhang 6-3 6-4

French Open 2012: Venus Williams Beats Paula Ormaechea In First ...
PARIS -- Venus Williams bounced back from a poor start at the French Open on Sunday, beating 19-year-old Paula Ormaechea 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 in her first Grand Slam match since revealing she has been diagnosed with an ...
Publish Date: 05/27/2012 20:02
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/27/french-open-2102-venus-williams-ormaechea_n_1549218.html

Venus Williams wins in return to French Open and didn't wear ...
In her first Grand Slam match since revealing she suffers from an autoimmune disorder, Venus Williams held off an early charge from teenager Paula Ormaechea to win 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 and advance to the second round at the ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2012 3:11
http://www.tennis.fm/tennis-blog/busted-racquet/2012/05/venus-williams-wins-in-return-to-french-open-and-didn%E2%80%99t-wear-anything-outlandish/

Venus struggles for win in first round of French Open | Firstpost
Paris: Venus Williams tamed a plucky teenaged fan who once emailed her for playing tips while fellow American Andy Roddick found himself off target as he bowed out in the first round of the French Open on Sunday. For Williams, who returned to the tennis tour in March after being diagnosed ... “She played beautifully,” Williams said of Ormaechea, who grew up idolising the Williams sisters. “I was mostly hoping that my experience would help me out.” Getty Images ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2012 4:04
http://www.firstpost.com/sports/venus-struggles-for-win-in-first-round-of-french-open-322723.html

Sam off to flyer at French - Samantha Stosur
Sam Stosur lived up to her star billing to cruise into the second round of the French Open on Sunday with a straight-sets win over erratic Scot Elena Baltacha. Australia's world No.6 and 2010 Roland Garros runner-up had the ...
Publish Date: 05/27/2012 23:23
http://samstosur.com/2012/05/28/sam-off-to-flyer-at-french/

Agnieszka Radwanska and Francesca Schiavone win last French Open warm up tournaments

Latest women's tennis tournament results

Brussels -  Brussels Open final
Agnieszka Radwanska beat Simona Halep 7-5 6-0

Strasbourg -  Internationaux de Strasbourg final
Francesca Schiavone beat Alizé Cornet 6-4 6-4

Radwanska, Schiavone Nab Titles before the French Open ...
On the eve of Roland Garros Nicolas Almagro, Agnieszka Radwanska and Francesca Schiavone won titles on Saturday. ... “I played my best tennis in two years here,” the Spaniard said. “I am very happy with my serve and my ...
Publish Date: 05/26/2012 14:55
http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/26645

Agnieszka Radwanska Defeats Simona Halep for Belgian Open ...
Agnieszka Radwanska has just won the Belgian Open over Simona Halep 7-5 6-0. This is Radwanska's third title of the year and she looks in great form for the French Open 2012 which starts tomorrow. Additionally, Halep has ...
Publish Date: 05/26/2012 22:47
http://www.tennis-stars.net/tennis-news/agnieszka-radwanska-defeats-simona-halep-for-belgian-open-title/

Francesca Schiavone warms up in style for Roland Garros with ...
Francesca Schiavone gave a timely reminder of her talents ahead of the French Open with victory in the final of the Strasbourg International - tennisNews.
Publish Date: 05/26/2012 16:11
http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/152530.html

Schiavone Captures Strasbourg Crown | Explore Tennis
STRASBOURG, France – Francesca Schiavone completed a renaissance at the Internationaux de Strasbourg this week, not just reaching her first WTA final since last year's French Open, but – by ... ... It has been a long time since I've felt that,” Schiavone said after the final. “It's a great feeling and I want to keep going this way. I'm happy again. I'm feeling the sensation of fighting and feeling the pain, and really enjoying my game again.” Schiavone now has five WTA ...
Publish Date: 05/26/2012 23:03
http://exploretennis.com/schiavone-captures-strasbourg-crown-2/

Maria Sharapova retains her title in Rome beating Li Na

Latest women's tennis tournament results

Rome -  Internazionali BNL d'Italia final
Maria Sharapova beat Li Na 4-6 6-4 7-6 (7-5)

Maria Sharapova Wins 2012 Italian Open After Li Na Collapse ...
It's Sharapova's second win on the year, and would have been Na's first since last year's French Open. With the French Open looming, it's great for Sharapova to earn the win on clay. Not much you can say about Na, who seemed the better player for so long but just didn't have the ability to perform when it counted. ...
Publish Date: 05/20/2012 18:26
http://www.sbnation.com/tennis/2012/5/20/3032453/maria-sharapova-wins-2012-italian-open-li-na


Maria Sharapova survives Li Na, retains Italian Open crown ...
Fitzgerald Cecilio - AHN Sports Reporter Rome, Italy (AHN Sports) - Maria Sharapova showed great fighting heart, coming back from the brink of defeat to.... “Obviously it’s tough to rest for two hours and then play again, but I still have many positive things from this match,” Li said. “Playing a tough match like that showed me I’m strong, and physically I felt great. I can take a lot of positive things away from this week and I think I’m ready for the French Open."
Publish Date: 05/20/2012 16:50
http://gantdaily.com/2012/05/20/maria-sharapova-survives-li-na-retains-italian-open-crown/

Maria Sharapova Wins Rome 2012 In Comeback Fashion Over Li ...
In a final that featured a little bit of everything, Maria Sharapova successfully defended her title at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia winning the Rome 2012 championship 4-6 6-4 7-6 (5). There were huge momentum shifts, ...
Publish Date: 05/20/2012 21:04
http://bangkokbobbysports.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/maria-sharapova-wins-rome-2012-in-comeback-fashion-over-li-na/


Maria Sharapova sinks Li Na after epic battle | Tennis News | ESPN ...
Reigning French Open champion Li Na suffered an almighty collapse in Sunday's Internazionali BNL d'Italia final against Maria Sharapova, losing in three sets having been within two games of victory - tennisNews.
Publish Date: 05/20/2012 18:03
http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/151681.html

Serena Williams thrashes the World No.1 Victoria Azarenka in Madrid

Latest tournament results

Madrid - Mutua Madrid Open final
Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1 6-3

Serena Williams routs top-ranked Victoria Azarenka in straight sets ...
MADRID - Serena Williams overpowered the top-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 to win the Madrid Open.
Publish Date: 05/13/2012 16:01
http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/all/Serena%20Williams%20routs%20top-ranked%20Victoria%20Azarenka%20in%20straight%20sets%20to%20win%20Madrid%20Open/6613955/story.html

Serena Williams Routs Victoria Azarenka In Madrid Open Final ...
Victoria Azarenka may be the world's top-ranked player, but Serena Williams had no trouble absolutely dismantling her to notch a victory in the Madrid Open final. Williams, who took the 2011 season off due to illness, ... Publish Date: 05/13/2012 15:44
http://www.sbnation.com/tennis/2012/5/13/3017605/serena-williams-routs-victoria-azarenka-in-madrid-open-final

Serena Williams's master class in Madrid
A fired-up Serena Williams sent out a warning to the young pretenders of women's tennis when she powered to a crushing 6-1 6-3 victory over world No 1 Victoria Azarenka to win the Madrid Open on Sunday.
Publish Date: 05/13/2012 20:00
http://www.west-bengal.com/world/serena-williamss-master-class-in-madrid/159517.html

Tennis: Serena Williams Wins Madrid Title | In Flex We Trust
Serena Williams overpowered Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 Sunday, winning the Madrid Open and leaving her top-ranked opponent so exasperated she smashed her racket to the ground. In a match between two of the tour's heaviest hitters, Williams battered Azarenka on the new ... “I can still do better,” said Williams, who took a yearlong absence because of illness in 2011. “This is really good. I have been working hard. I had some tough battles and really unfortunate ...
Publish Date: 05/14/2012 2:48
http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2012/05/13/tennis-serena-williams-wins-madrid-title/

Serena Williams - Rap Debut | Official Snippet
A snippet of a rap track recorded by the tennis champ 'Serena Williams' rapping.

Tennis great Steffi Graf at The Kentucky Derby

Former tennis great Steffi Graf and husband Andre Agassi were among a host of celebrities attending the 138th Kentucky Derby yesterday at Churchill Downs.

Stephanie Graf and Andre Agassi walk the Red Carpet