Weston resident uses grit and guts to upset Canas at French Open After years of listening to U.S. men disparage the red clay of Europe and their inability to master it, it was not only surprising but refreshing to hear Weston's hero of the day, Wayne Odesnik, declare the French Open to be "my...
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PARIS -- Occasionally I get to write a story on someone I not only respect, but also someone I consider a friend. This is one of those times. I have tremendous admiration for Wayne Odesnik, the 22-year-old native of South Florida, for his dedication and willingness to do whatever it takes to...
By Charles Bricker | Sun-Sentinel.com PARIS - Weston's Wayne Odesnik, one of the early surprises of the French Open, reached the third round this afternoon with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lee Hyung-Taik of Korea. The victory will send him next against Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic...
• The most significant upset was produced by 106th-ranked Wayne Odesnik, a 22-year-old American who beat No. 29 Guillermo Canas 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8) in 3 hours, 46 minutes.• Santiago Giraldo had 30 minutes to prepare for his first-round match against Florent Serra. It wasn't because he...
• The most significant upset was produced by 106th-ranked Wayne Odesnik, a 22-year-old American who beat No. 29 Guillermo Canas 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8) in 3 hours, 46 minutes.• Santiago Giraldo had 30 minutes to prepare for his first-round match against Florent Serra. It wasn't because he...