Novak Djokovic is by far the greatest tennis player on the planet right now and the current world number one will be eyeing up his first French Open title in 2016. The Serbian has won 11 Grand Slam titles and is hunting down Roger Federer's all-time record of 18 triumphs. While Djokovic has failed to win the French Open in years gone by, this could be his best ever chance - … [Read more...]
want: les éléments de Roland-Garros
The French Open might be over since a couple of weeks but this gift is eternal. On a six pence tweeted us to show this beautiful work of art. And who would we be to deny you this amazing piece? It would be a crime. Taken from the description of their website: The ‘elements of Roland-Garros’ is a visual tribute to a wonderful tennis tournament using the iconic periodic … [Read more...]
roland garros court security has more holes than swiss cheese
The Roland Garros court security team has more holes than Swiss cheese. After his match versus 'lucky loser' Alejandro Falla (6-3 6-3 6-4) Roger Federer got selfied by a kid who just ran on court. Federer moaned about it at the press conference afterwards. “I’m not happy about it — obviously not for one second am I happy about it,” Federer told reporters. “It happened … [Read more...]
aloha: adidas roland garros collection by y-3
A Hawaiian floral print decorates the new collaboration between Y-3 and adidas for the 2015 Roland Garros tennis tournament. This adidas Roland Garros Collection by Y-3 represents the first collaboration between two adidas brands and is destined to make an impact both on and off the court, showcasing elegance in motion. … [Read more...]
short balls: french’s franny folly
Can you give that back please? It wasn't enough that Francesca Schiavone lost the women's final at Roland Garros on Saturday -- the tourney had one last snub for her: they gave her the wrong trophy. Schiavone was handed the small replica (which the winner is given to take home) of the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen while her actual runner's up plate (see it just behind her right hip), … [Read more...]