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French Open interviewer doesn't know Petra Kvitova is dating young boyfriend Adam Pavlasek

2012-05-31T13:50:00.002+08:00

The interview with Petra Kvitova on the French Open website is quite bland.

I guess the interviewer doesn't know much about her. The silliest question would be whether it is easy for the Czech player to pick up boys since she is a top tennis player.

Kvitova said she met her boyfriend (Adam Pavlasek is 5 years younger) before her breakthrough season last year.

Petra Kvitova and Adam Pavlasek attended the awards ceremony for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 last year.

(Images via French Open official website, zimbio.com)

Sam Stosur cruises on the streets of Paris and on clay

2012-05-31T11:09:00.002+08:00

Sam Stosur thinks that cruising on a bicycle is the best way to relax especially after a win in the second round at the French Open against American Irina Falconi.

(Image via Sam Stosur's Facebook fan page)

Rafael Nadal wishes close pal Fernando Llorente good luck for the Euro Cup

2012-05-30T12:45:00.001+08:00

Rafael Nadal met up with his close pal Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente at the locker room after his first round win at the French Open against Italian Simone Bolelli.

Nadal said he would like to put a little more time aside for his friend. However both of them are too busy at the moment - Nadal is chasing to surpass Bjorn Borg's six titles in Paris while Llorente has to get ready for Euro 2012.

(Via AFP; Image via Rafael Nadal's Facebook fan page)

Viktor Troicki not proud to say he admired Britney Spears

2012-05-30T12:28:00.003+08:00

Viktor Troicki said he wasn't proud to admit he used to dream of kissing Britney Spears during an informal interview published on the French Open official website.

He also mentioned how he found love at the French Open four years ago, using his star status to get special treatment and spending on crazy nights out.

(Image via French Open official website)

Sharapova, Isner, Raonic, Lu: Walkabout in Paris

2012-05-30T02:17:00.001+08:00

It's always nice to see players outside the tennis courts.

Let's take a look at what some of the players do when they are not playing or practicing.

Maria Sharapova wears sweatpants and tennis shoes as she arrives back to the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome hotel.

John Isner enjoys a day off with a visit to the Eiffel Tower.

Milos Raonic found the Canadian consulate in Paris.

Rendy Lu Yen-hsun was at the Japanese street in Paris.

(Images via Facebook pages, Zimbio.com)

Angelique Kerber gets tattoo advice from Janko Tipsarevic

2012-05-29T19:16:00.000+08:00

German Angelique Kerber who won her first round match against Zhang Shuai at the French Open posted a cute picture of her and Janko Tipsarevic on Twitter.

I don't really think it's a good idea to get tattoo advice from Tipsarevic. Maybe she should try asking Agnieszka Radwanska or Li Na.

(Image via Angelique Kerber's Twitter page)

Juan Martin Del Potro thinks Lionel Messi's achievement is greater than Novak Djokovic

2012-05-29T14:43:00.002+08:00

When asked which one was more impressive - Novak Djokovic’s 40 consecutive victories last year or Lionel Messi’s 73 goals this season, Juan Martin Del Potro thought Messi's achievement is greater.

Del Potro, a football fan said no one will ever be able to repeat or surpass Messi's number of goals.

(Via French Open website)

Mardy Fish reveals he had heart surgery

2012-05-29T14:09:00.000+08:00

Mardy Fish had surgery to repair a heart ailment that has kept him out of action since April, USA Today reported.

He had the procedure, called cardiac catheter ablation, on May 23 to correct misfiring electrical pulses in his heart.

The 30-year-old player started to feel the symptoms back in February, waking up in the middle of the night with extreme palpitations that doctors explained were a form of arrhythmia. He said he thought he was going to die.

Fish eats healthily on a show by Bumble Bee Foods

(Via US Today, Image via Bumble Bee Foods)

Rafael Nadal on sushi diet prior to his debut at Roland Garros

2012-05-29T13:44:00.000+08:00

Rafael Nadal was spotted having some sushi for dinner yesterday along with fellow Spaniard Marcel Granollers and some friends.

Nadal will kick off his French Open campaign today in his bid for an historic seventh title!

(Image via Rafael Nadal's Facebook Fan page)

Svetlana Kuznetsova dreamt of kissing Marat Safin

2012-05-28T13:24:00.001+08:00

In one of the interview questions posted on Roland Garros official website, Svetlana Kuznetsova confessed that she dreamt of kissing Marat Safin. And he knows that.

She also mentioned that she hated the nickname "Kutzy" (which most of us often call her that) although she's used to it now.

I also noticed there are some suspicious questions about 'boys' and 'lies'. Are they trying to dig into her sexual orientation?

(Images via Tennisforum.com)

Maria Kirilenko and NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin in the city of love

2012-05-28T12:06:00.005+08:00

NHL star Alex Ovechkin is never afraid to display his affection on Twitter. Recently he posted a sweet picture with girlfriend Maria Kirilenko and the Arc de Triomphe in the background.

Currently he's accompanying Kirilenko in Paris for the French Open.

(Images via Alex Ovechkin's Twitter page)

Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy under the Eiffel Tower

2012-05-28T08:55:00.000+08:00

Lovebirds Caroline Wozniacki and professional golfer Rory McIlroy enjoyed an evening together taking a picture under the Eiffel Tower in Paris yesterday.

Meanwhile, on the professional side, Wozniacki has hired former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson to help coach her, DR Sports reports. Johansson has worked closely with her for the past few weeks and is contracted through the US Open.

Let's see who else also taking a picture with the Eiffel Tower:

(Images via Caroline Wozniacki and Victoria Azarenka's Twitter pages)

Rafael Nadal attends art exhibition in Paris

2012-05-27T23:17:00.004+08:00

Rafael Nadal made an appearance at an art exhibition in Paris today.

The exhibition named "Lines of diversity. The Balearic Islands to the shore of artistic expression" (as translated by Rafaholics.com) was chaired by the Regional Ministry of Education, Culture and Universities in the Balearic Islands.

(Images via Sina Sports)

Maria Sharapova at Nike fan feedback session

2012-05-27T19:38:00.001+08:00

Last week, Maria Sharapova met up with 40 young fans in Paris to discuss her Nike collection and Roland Garros.

You can check out the video below.

(Via Maria Sharapova's official website)

Roger Federer leaving Ritz Hotel in Paris with twin daughters

2012-05-27T17:50:00.002+08:00

Roger Federer was spotted leaving the Ritz Hotel in Paris with his twin daughters Myla Rose and Charlene Riva.

Mirka, his wife was nowhere to be seen.

(Images via cozycot.com)

Serena Williams gets groovy at Kids' Day

2012-05-27T17:21:00.001+08:00

Serena Williams was on the Philippe Chatrier-central court with US DJ Ali Fitzgerald Moore aka Big Ali and French DJ Bob Sinclar yesterday for the Roland Garros Kid's Day.

I simply can't resist to post these pictures of Serena having a groovy time with the DJs and audiences.

(Images via Tennisforum.com)

Weekend winners

2012-05-27T16:49:00.001+08:00

Agnieszka Radwanska wins the WTA Brussels Open.

Nicolas Almagro poses with his trophy after winning the Nice ATP tennis tournament.

Francesca Schiavonne holds her trophy after winning the Strasbourg WTA tennis tournament.

Serbian Team, Nenad Zimonjic, Janko Tipsarevic, Miki Jankovic and Viktor Troicki celebrate after winning the final of the World Team Cup tennis tournament against Czech Republic at the Rochus club in Duesseldorf, Germany.

(Images via Yahoo! Sports)

Rendy Lu Yen-hsun visits Adidas boutique at Roland Garros

2012-05-27T16:28:00.000+08:00

Clay court may not be Rendy Lu Yen-hsun's favourite surface but it doesn't mean that he will take the tournament lightly.

Always known as a hard working player, Rendy is looking set to face off with his opponent in the first around against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy.

He posted quite a number of pictures on his Facebook fan page including a recent visit to the Adidas boutique at Roland Garros.

According to the post, the Adidas team has their own suite at the hotel where all their sponsored players will be there to pick up their gears. Usually the players will walk away with at least 2 bags of Adidas stuff.

(Images via Yen-hsun Lu's Facebook Fan Page)

Same motivation for Rafael Nadal every year

2012-05-27T12:40:00.000+08:00

According to Tennis.com, Rafael Nadal said that he's going into the French Open just like every other years.

"I am coming here with motivation of every year with the illusion to play well. But I don't going to be more motivated because I have six and I can win seven. And I was not more motivated when I arrived here in 2005 than today. I was not more motivated in 2010 when I lose in 2009. The motivation always is the same. Sometimes you lose; sometimes you win. That's the sport and that's the game."

In the latest photo update on his Facebook page, Nadal posted a picture of him relaxing at the hotel's terrace with friends.

(Image via Rafael Nadal's Facebook Fan Page)

Kids' Day at Roland Garros

2012-05-27T00:57:00.000+08:00

It's Roland Garros Kids' Day today. As usual there are quite a lot of events happening on the eve of the French Open.

Here are some pictures to summarize the events.

Novak Djokovic becomes an umbrella boy during his exhibition match with Ryan Harrison.

Caroline Wozniacki, Sabine Lisicki, Na Li and French Pauline Parmentier play an exhibition match on the Philippe Chatrier-central court.

Juan Martín del Potro becomes the umpire for an exhibition match where Roger Federer and Sebastien Grosjean against French Nicolas Escude and Fabrice Santoro.

Serena Williams joins DJ Big Ali and DJ Bob Sinclar at the turntables on the Philippe Chatrier-central court.

Retirees Grosjean and Santoro make a special appearance at the Kids' Day.

Local hero Jo-Wilfried Tsonga meets the fans.

Xavier Malisse enjoys beach tennis at Roland Garros.

(Images via Yahoo! Sports and French Open official website)

Feliciano Lopez visits Wilson Tennis suite in Paris

2012-05-26T20:06:00.001+08:00

The Wilson Tennis team posted a couple of pictures of Feliciano Lopez visiting their suite in Paris today.

It seems like Lopez met them to discuss about footwear.

(Images via Wilson Tennis' Instagram)

Sam Stosur found flat white in Paris

2012-05-26T19:46:00.000+08:00

Do Australians only love flat white?

Looks like Sam Stosur is happy to be able to find flat white in the city of Paris.

Flat white is a type of coffee beverage originating from Australia.

(Image via Sam Stosur's Facebook Fan Page)

More photos of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at NetJets event

2012-05-26T19:12:00.003+08:00

Here are more photos taken from an event by NetJets featuring Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in Paris.

(Images via Sina Sports)

Rafael Nadal and Li Na at Roland Garros draw ceremony

2012-05-25T18:47:00.001+08:00

The draws are out. You can check out the men's singles and women's singles draws from the official French Open website linked here.

Last year's champions, Rafael Nadal and Li Na attended the ceremony.

(Images via Yahoo! Sports)

Milos Raonic visits Lacoste club

2012-05-25T18:32:00.000+08:00

Big hitter Milos Raonic was spotted at the Lacoste Club today.

The Canadian is seeded no. 19 in the French Open.

(Image via Lacoste Tennis' Twitter page)