Tennis baller's Articles – May 2008 Archive (90)
Viva la France! Host country sends five ballers into men's round of 16 of Roland Garros
In an incredible effort by the host country, France can boast five players in the round of 16 at Roland Garros going one better than Spain who sit at four.…
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Added by tennis baller on May 31, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments
PHOTO OP: Venus has seen better days at Roland Garros
Venus Williams joined lil' sis Serena on the fast train out of Paris. The 6-time Grand Slammer suffered a 7-5, 6-3… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 30, 2008 at 3:55pm — No Comments
Is Verdasco hiding a hairy situation at Roland Garros?
Fernando Verdasco has a big clay hill to climb in the round of 16. The Spaniard defeated Russian headbanger Mikhail… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 30, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments
FASHION FIX: Open letter to adidas and their slacker sponsorship/PR teams
Dear adidas:
Note to your sponsorship and PR departments: you're a bunch of slackers.
Your brand has two of the most covered and photographed tennis ballers in the world with Novak Djokovic + Ana Ivanovic. But for some… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 30, 2008 at 9:33am — No Comments
A Serena stunner: 2002 champ dumped out of Roland Garros. So who wants it now ladies?
Oh what a headache!Serena Williams, the odds-on favorite to hoist her second French Open crown after Justine Henin's shock retirement, was… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 30, 2008 at 7:05am — No Comments
Jelena checks in with USA Today, discusses injury scare
Jelena Jankovic can breathe a Serbian sigh of relief. The Rome champion pushed through an injury scare in the second set to… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 4:16pm — 6 Comments
FASHION FIX: Is Federer's Nike fashion fit for the girls?
Some tennis fans are starting to think that Nike is making a girlie-man out of the world no. 1.Back in April, an astute DtL! reader wondered why… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 12:27pm — 4 Comments
Quote of the Day: Bartoli
- Marion Bartoli after her first round loss to…
Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 11:31am — 5 Comments
Giant-killers Chardy, Gulbis + Navarro seize the day at Roland Garros
We have giant-killers in our midst people!
Although I'm not sure how deep these journey ballers will go in their draws, these three deserve some applause today. So let's give props where props are due:
Frenchie… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 10:12am — 2 Comments
FASHION FIX: Incredibly hulking Rafa goes green in Nike
Rafael Nadal finally completed his first round match defeating Thomaz Bellucci 7-5, 6-3, 6-1. Though the 20-year old Brazilian showed glimpses of brilliance, he was no match for the talent of the 3-time defending… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 7:34am — No Comments
Quote of the Day: Murray
Added by tennis baller on May 28, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments
FASHION FIX: Cornet feeling confident in game, looking confident in Lacoste
Alize Cornet is a lady in waiting. France's new teen queen had her match with Argentina's Gisela Dulko suspended due to darkness with the match tied at 3-all in the third… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 28, 2008 at 2:48pm — No Comments
Yannick Noah doesn't get the problem with public partying
Yannick Noah has a lot to be proud of, right? The former French Open champion is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his only major win (and the last time a Frenchman has won their native… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 28, 2008 at 9:10am — No Comments
FASHION FIX: Sharapova shines in Nike, but suffering US Open '07 flashbacks?
New world no. 1...top seed...potential career Grand Slam...feeling pressure much? I'm thinking so after Maria "Shriek"apova escaped an embarrassing first round dismissal by finally… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 28, 2008 at 7:21am — No Comments
Wanna serve like Ana Ivanovic? Well now you can!
Have you ever wanted to serve like a Serbian star? Well now you can...or at least read about how to serve like Ana Ivanovic.The New York Times' Play magazine has a great… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 27, 2008 at 2:48pm — No Comments
Quote of the Day: Kuznetsova
- Svetlana Kuznetsova on her (lack of)…
Added by tennis baller on May 27, 2008 at 10:04am — 3 Comments
PHOTO OP: Rain ruining another day
Added by tennis baller on May 27, 2008 at 10:02am — No Comments
SIGHTING: Murray + yoga make a body good
Andy Murray, who famously discussed his yearning for yoga, was spotted cooling down with a side-angle stretch after his 5-set win over beautiful Frenchie… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 27, 2008 at 7:34am — No Comments
SIGHTING: Sharapova hits up Tiffany's Paris Store, debuts French Open outfit + earrings
Maria "Shriek"apova, looking flawless in red, made her way to the Tiffany's Paris Store to debut the Nike Paris Dress she'll be wearing during her… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 27, 2008 at 7:04am — No Comments
FASHION FIX: Venus struggles with game + EleVen outfit
Venus Williams recently took some much needed time off to rest and her lack of match play showed today at Roland Garros. The 6-time Grand Slammer… Continue
Added by tennis baller on May 26, 2008 at 3:41pm — No Comments
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