Aces and Faults: Lindsay Davenport Withdraws from French Open
Posted by Aaress Lawless on May 21, 2008 | Print | Email | Bookmark | Free Subscription
Aces
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Amelie Mauresmo have arrived in Paris and practiced yesterday on Philippe Chatrier court. (Roland Garros)
Sania Mirza hopes to return to the Tour before Wimbledon. (Bombay News)
With a big win at the Internazionali BNL’d Italia behind her, Jelena Jankovic is aiming for her first major title at Roland Garros. (The Star Online)
Tennis Identity shares tennis sunscreen tips. (Tennis Identity)
The USTA is seeking talented kids 12 years of age or younger to be among those to audition to sing “America the Beautiful” at the 2008 US Open. (US Open)
Wilson has saluted Justine Henin for her dedication and success. (Tennis News)
Ana Ivanovic is scheduled to compete at the Pan Pacific Open in September. (Reuters)
Net Cords
As expected, former world number one Lindsay Davenport has withdrawn from next week’s French Open, citing personal reasons. (BBC Sport)
Faults
None today!
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Andrew Broad | May 22, 2008 | Reply
I would have thought that Davenport’s French Open withdrawal was a fault rather than a netcord - that a player of her stature would snub a Grand Slam tournament.