Enjoy some pics and videos of Maria Sharapova practicing with coach Sven Groeneveld and two sparring partners on Thursday. A really intense hitting session for the defending champion.
She won her 7th career in title in Strasbourg – her first on red clay – on Saturday, had a brief practice session on Sunday, and then dispatched Madison Brengle 6-1 6-3 on Monday. Here are a few pictures and videos of 2010 French Open runner-up Sam Stosur:
Lots of people watched 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic warming up on court 15 this afternoon, I managed to get a few pictures (see below).
A few hours later, Ana battled to defeat Yaroslava Shevdova in three sets 4-6 6-2 6-0 and reach the second round. Her next opponent is the Japanese Misaki Doi.
Nick Kyrgios and Jerzy Janowicz practiced together on court 18 this afternoon. Kyrgios will face Denis Istomin on court 3 tomorrow, Janowicz will meet Maxime Hamou on Tuesday.
Lower tournaments are a good opportunity to discover young players in the making like Karen Khachanov and Quentin Halys, or some charismatic veteran players like Rudy Coco.
