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Biofile with Robin Soderling  | read this item

Biofile with Robin Soderling

 
Status: #7 seed has reached the finals of 2010 Roland Garros – will meet Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s final. Has won five career ATP singles titles.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 180 pounds.
DOB: August 14, 1984 in Tibro, Sweden.
Tennis Inspirations: “When I was younger I liked to watch a lot of tennis, I watch a lot of matches. But [...]

Biofile with Francesca Schiavone  | read this item

Biofile with Francesca Schiavone

Status: 2010 Roland Garros champion defeated Stosur in final. Member of Italy’s championship Fed Cup Team. Has career wins over Henin, Serena Williams, Patty Schnyder, Monica Seles, Kim Clijsters, Mauresmo, Elena Dementieva, Dinara Safina and Nadia Petrova. Reached French Open womens doubles final in 2008 (w/ Dellacqua).
Ht: 5-5 1/2 Wt: 141
DOB: June 23, 1980 in Milan, Italy.
Tennis [...]

Roland Garros Biofile with Gael Monfils  | read this item

Roland Garros Biofile with Gael Monfils

 
Status: Current ATP rank is #15. Career high was #9 in March 2009. Winner of two ATP singles titles ( Sopot 2005, Metz 2009).
DOB: September 1, 1986 In: Paris, France
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 177
Tennis Inspiration: “Arthur Ashe.”
Childhood Heroes: “My hero was maybe Michael Jordan.”
Nickname: “Lamonf. Sliderman”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “NBA, watch TV and movies and music.”
Favorite Movie: “Remember [...]

Biofile with Rafael Nadal  | read this item

Biofile with Rafael Nadal

 
(Photo Copyright: Henk Abbink)
Status: World #3 ATP ranked tennis player. Former #1 player has won four French Opens, Wimbledon, Australian Open, Davis Cup and a gold medal in singles at the 2008 Olympic Games.
 
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 188
 
DOB: June 3, 1986 In: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain.
 
Tennis Inspiration: “When I was 10-12-years old I start playing well and [...]

Biofile with Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal in action during his first round 2009 US Open match against Richard Gasquet in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Tennis Center in Flushing, New York on September 2, 2009. Nadal defeats Gasquet in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 6-3.  | read this item

Biofile with Rafael Nadal

Status: The #3 seed at the 2009 U.S. Open.
Height: 6-1 Weight: 188
DOB: June 3, 1986 In: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain.
Inspiration: “”For me it’s very easy. I always have one person in front of me, better than me in everything. So when I look at Roger in front of me all the time – better forehand, [...]

Roland Garros Biofile with 1990 Champ Andres Gomez

1990, Paris, France --- Andres Gomez lifts the winner's trophy at the 1990 French Open. --- Image by © Gilbert Iundt/TempSport/Corbis  | read this item

Roland Garros Biofile with 1990 Champ Andres Gomez

Status: 1990 Roland Garros champion. Won 21 career ATP singles and 34 doubles titles. Won 1988 Roland Garros in doubles (w. E. Sanchez) and 1986 U.S. Open in doubles (w. Zivojinovic).
DOB: February 27, 1960 In: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Nickname: “Go Go – from Jimmy Connors.”
Tennis Inspirations: “I think Nastase, Laver and Hoad.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Surfing, [...]