Rafael Nadal
The first day of action at All-England Club saw a number of flawless performances from previous Wimbledon Open champs such as Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer. Ironically, it also produced several upsets - including a historic one on Court no.1.
One of the biggest shockers of Wimbledon 2013 came on Day 1 as French Open champion Rafael Nadal was ousted in three sets by Steve Darcis 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 Monday.
Roger Federer is facing a daunting task of defending his Wimbledon Open championship after the former world's no.1 ran out of luck in Saturday's morning draw for the men's singles competition.
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have already hit the grass this week in their preparation for the upcoming Wimbledon Open championships at All England Tennis Club. Meanwhile, French Open champion Rafael Nadal is all set to make his grass-court season debut at the BNP Paribas Classic on Friday.
Former world's no.1 Maria Sharapova used her Facebook account on Friday to give her followers a glimpse of what she'll be wearing roughly two weeks from now before the start of the Wimbledon Open at All England Tennis Club.
Rafael Nadal bags his 8th French Open title with a straight set victory over David Ferrer on Sunday.
Rafael Nadal will take on David Ferrer in the men’s singles final of the French Open on Suinday at 12 a.m Eastern Time.
French Open: Rafael Nadal Outlasts #1-Ranked Novak Djokovic As He Seeks His 8th French Open Title
Tennis fans around the world are in for another high-energy, pulsating showdown between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as arguably the top-two tennis players in the world battle each other on Friday for a spot in the finals of the 2013 French Open.
Rafael Nadal celebrated his 27th birthday with an innocent smile on his face after demolishing Japanese sensation Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday.
Federer, who has been looking for his 18th Grand Slam title of his career, carries a 9-3 head-to-head record over Tsonga but the Frenchman has also been playing well throughout the tournament.
The second week of clay-court competition is underway as world's no.1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Rafael Nadal both gun for a place in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 French Open on Monday.
After four days of action, the field is narrowed as the best and brightest stars in the world of tennis continue to vie for the coveted French Open title as the 2013 tournament continues on Friday.
The 31-year-old tennis great, Roger Federer, remains the standard of grand slam excellence after having won 17 majors title in his career. But with his age starting to become an issue in his play, it may be time for the Swiss Maestro to consider retirement, seriously.
Day 4 of the 2013 French Open saw several of the heavy favorites advance in both the men's and women's tournaments in Paris, France, as well as one shocking upset.
