French Open, one of the most respected international tennis tournament of the Grand Slam is in full swing. In the men's tennis the ball is between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Nadal will be looking to his 5th win in a row. Roland Garros 2009 official site brings us the latest from the May 29 events of this international tennis tournament.
Venus Williams is out, convincingly beaten in straight sets by Agnes Szavay. Nadal breaks Hewitt to open. He is really untouchable in every way and most likely will stay that way.
Ana Ivanovic entered Roland Garros with little match play and without the tremendous confidence level that brought her to the crown last year, but after a clinical 6-0 6-2 destruction of Czech Iveta Benesova in the third round, the Serbian served notice that she's not going away quietly.
By the way did you know that Roland Garros 2009 official site www.rolandgarros.com also offers daily radio news about the events surrounding French Open. Radio Roland Garros is the ideal way to catch all the action of the tournament, from the first point to the last, just as if you were in the stadium! The station is broadcast on www.rolandgarros.com and features various commentators who follow the action live every day and also take listeners behind the scenes. Hear what was said in the press conferences, listen to special guests, enjoy the daily talk-show and take part in the quiz with plenty of prizes to be won throughout the tournament.
Back To Nadal Vs Hewitt.
At 4:32 PM French time Hewitt is holding his own – in fact he’s more than holding his own. He’s just carved out two break points and… and… taken the second one! He’s back level. Cmoooooooan! Ferrer meanwhile has saved a couple of break points at 5-5 but it’s stuck at deuce, while Cilic has taken the second on a tie-break and broken to open the third. He’ll face Murray or Tipsy next up – Muzzer will have to be at his best to (a) overcome the tattooed yet literary-minded Serb (he has tattoos of Dostoevsky on his arm) then (b) hold a candle to the hard-serving Croat.
Tennis ball bounces differently in Roland Garros
Did you know the main difference between grass court, clay and hard courts? Roland Garros has a mathematical difference from the rest of the types of courts. The effect of the clay court on the tennis ball is dramatic. Clay courts slow down the ball and produce a high bounce when compared to grass and hard courts. Check out this cool illustration on how the tennis ball bounces in various types of courts. I wounder how the tennis ball machines bounce.
French Open is one of the most popular tennis tournaments of the Grand Slam. Roland Garros' clay courts make it a popular Paris destination for tennis fans and spectators. If you are touring in France, you still have seven days to get a little piece of French Open 2009 at Rolland Garros. The final is in seven days.
Comment and add to the story without registration, but keep the comments meaningful please. Links are not accepted.
