Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Yannick Noah

Yannick Noah, dreads flowing in mid-shot. Later went on to become something of a French pop star, although considering the state of French pop that's not really a plus on the CV. Far better that he be remembered by his sole Grand Slam victory in 1983 on the terre battue of Roland Garros.
Labels: grand slam, roland garros, tennis, yannick noah
Friday, August 14, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Gabriela Sabatini

The Argentinian won one Grand Slam - the US Open in 1990, beating Steffi Graf 6-2, 7-6. These days she sells her own range of perfume.
Labels: gabriela sabatini, tennis
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Bjorn Borg at Roland Garros - 1974

Borg in a very fetching all yellow outfit (!) during the final at Roland Garros in 1974. He came back from two sets down to win against Manuel Orantes.
Labels: 1974, bjorn borg, roland garros, tennis




