The French evolution: once a stepsister of the other slams, Paris is now the Cinderella of the tour
Article Abstract:
The French Open tennis tournament went from an insignificant European tennis tournament played on clay a month before Wimbledon to an important world tennis event under the leadership of Philippe Chatrier from 1972 to 1992.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1993
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A dirty business
Article Abstract:
The tennis players participating in the 2000 French Open are strongly aware of the need to be extremely focused and determined. Red clay is a particularly demanding surface, requiring very high levels of physical fitness.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2000
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Striking like lightning
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Pete Sampras' and Martina Hingis' victory at Wimbledon saved what could otherwise have been a dull tennis championship plagued by delays due to rain. An analysis of the tournament is presented.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1997
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