Aces
The Open Gaz de France website is hosting an online chat with Nathalie Dechy today – in French. (Chat Nathalie Dechy)
Marcia C. Smith at the Orange County Register has a great story on women athletes, including Lindsay Davenport, who are entering a new phase of their lives as mothers. (Female athletes play many roles)
Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi’s new furniture collection by Kreiss has made its official debut. (A volley of style)
Maria Sharapova and Amelie Mauresmo participated in a fundraiser for teenager Ashley Hendrick by donating autographed memorabilia. Hendrick is a high school tennis player who is fighting cancer. (Tennis celebrities give to teen’s fundraiser)
Great Britain is turning to Monaco to help develop the next generation of tennis stars. (British tennis looks to Monte Carlo)
The USTA and National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) is holding an essay contest for a trip to Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in August. (Essay Contest Offers Free Trip To Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day)
Faults
Serena Williams nearly lost a borrowed earring – the pair was worth $75,000 – when she appeared on Conan O’Brien’s TV show last week to play Wii Tennis. (Wii Nearly Costs Serena $75K Earring)
Tennis is growing in Asia, but the ATP and WTA Tour players are still struggling up the rankings. (Few Asians reach the top ranks)
Sixth seed Patty Schnyder was upset 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Open Gaz de France in Paris by qualifier Ekaterina Bychkova yesterday. (Fast Start for Vaidisova; Bychkova Ousts Schnyder)
Stars On Court
Be sure to check out the rest of today’s schedule at the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s Order of Play page.
PARIS: Anna Chakvetadze vs. Olga Poutchkova, Dinara Safina vs. Camille Pin, Justine Henin vs. Emilie Loit, Svetlana Kuznetsova vs. Katarina Srebotnik
PATTAYA CITY: Mara Santangelo vs. Alla Kudryavtseva, Sania Mirza vs. Tamarine Tanasugarn, Shuai Peng vs. Romina Oprandi
