Guillermo Coria

Belgium tries to regroup after losing its 2 stars

iht.com     May 26, 2008   29 related          

PARIS: Out in the hinterlands at the French Open, Luc Vandaele, president of the Royal Belgian Tennis Federation, was trying and failing to get into the tiny grandstand in Court 8 to see his country's best female player. Two weeks ago, Belgium's best female player was Justine Henin: still the No....                    

Tennis-Open-Unfinished business spurs Coria to stay on

reuters.com     May 26, 2008   8 related          

By Pritha Sarkar PARIS, May 26 (Reuters) - Fed up and disenchanted with life on tour, Guillermo Coria almost called it quits just a few weeks ago. But a return to his favourite hunting ground at Roland Garros, where he was runner-up in 2004, has reignited his competitive fires. "One month ago I...                    

Fustrated Nadal left in locker room

abc.net.au     May 26, 2008   1 related          

Heavy rain fustrated Rafael Nadal last night at the French Open, arriving just as he was preparing to come on court to tackle Brazilian qualifier Thomaz Bellucci. Bad weather allowed just 26 of the day's scheduled 58 matches to be completed, but there was dry weather enough for Australia's Chris...                    

UPDATE 1-Tennis-French Open men's singles results

reuters.com     May 26, 2008   5 related          

May 26 (Reuters) - French Open men's singles first round results on Monday (prefix number denotes seeding, * new result) * 1-Roger Federer (Switzerland) beat Sam Querrey (U.S.) 6-4 6-4 6-3 12-Tommy Robredo (Spain) beat Guillermo Coria (Argentina) 5-7 6-4 6-1 6-4 Marcel Granollers (Spain) beat...                    

Tennis-Open-Robredo ends Coria's Roland Garros comeback

reuters.com     May 26, 2008          

PARIS, May 26 (Reuters) - Former finalist Guillermo Coria's return to the grand slam stage after a gap of almost two years ended in defeat on Monday when he was beaten 5-7 6-4 6-1 6-4 by 12th seed Tommy Robredo in the first round of the French Open. The Argentine, who was playing his first major...                    

Murray rests up for big test against Argentine clay specialist Acasuso

scotsman.com     May 27, 2008   6 related          

Published Date: 27 May 2008 ANDY Murray is hoping a day of rest will provide the cure he needs to prolong his challenge on the red dust of Roland Garros. His second-round match against Argentina's Jose Acasuso will not take place before tomorrow, which at least gives him time to recover from his...                    

Tennis: French Open results

iol.co.za     May 26, 2008   2 related          

French Open results on Monday at Roland Garros, the second day of the second Grand Slam tournament of the season (x denotes seeded player): 1st rd Simone Bolelli (ITA) bt Marcos Baghdatis (CYP x17) 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 Tommy Robredo (ESP x12) bt Guillermo Coria (ARG) 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 1st rd Jelena...                    

MURRAY: I HAVE TO IMPROVE

sportinglife.com     May 26, 2008   53 related          

By Frank Malley, PA Chief Sports Writer, Paris Andy Murray admits he will have to improve if he is to continue his run at the French Open. Monday was a day of rest and recuperation for Britain's number one, with just a light training session and some reflection on why his style of play is not...                    

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer enter the fray

reuters.com     May 26, 2008   82 related          

PARIS (Reuters) - After a subdued Sunday start at the French Open, the big guns are unleashed on Monday when three-times champion Rafael Nadal and world number one Roger Federer start their campaigns on the Roland Garros clay. Nadal, unbeaten at the French Open since making his debut in 2005,...                    

Tennis: French Open schedule

iol.co.za     May 26, 2008          

Schedule of play at the French Open on the show courts on Monday at Roland Garros, the second day of the 2008 championships (x denotes seeded player; start 11 00 (0900GMT): Court Philippe Chatrier Tommy Robredo (ESP x12) v Guillermo Coria (ARG) Venus Williams (USA x8) v Tzipora Obziler (ISR)...