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FRENCH OPEN 1999 Roland Garros Holiday ---- A Dream Come True!
While in Paris in May/June 1999, I was fortunate to obtain tickets to the 1999 French Open and attended the 3rd day sessions of the tournament. With tickets to the Center Court, I was able to watch the key matches there and also roam the grounds to watch matches at the outside courts (good doubles activities). The Center Court is beautiful and the outside courts are amazing in their structure, allowing you to observe the players up close! A most enjoyable day! |
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Some of the Key Players I was lucky to observe (click on picture to see full size) |
Very fortunate to watch one of my
favors, Gustavo Kuerten playing both Singles and doubles (doubles on
an outside court which provided a very closeup view of him in
actions (he's a bit taller then he appears on TV)
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Watched Venus Williams in singles
(Center Court) and doubles (outside court). She and sister
Serena are a powerful doubles team. Amazed at the speed Venus
displayed in court coverage and the power of her strokes.
Unfortunately, she lost in the middle rounds in singles. |
Got a very good look up close at
Andre Agassi on Center Court in Singles. You cannot appreciate
the power and speed of his ground strokes watching TV. Serve
is great and amazing how he and others pick up the serves coming at
them at that speed.
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