The City of Love

Good morning. We tennis fans are spoiled during this time of year. It’s the start of a grand slam, with another one just weeks away. If you’ve figured out all 7 streaming platforms and subscriptions necessary to watch them, then you’re in business!

— Daniel

Roland Garros

Power couples in Paris

Two of the biggest stories at this year’s Roland Garros, appropriately in the city of love, are two new(ish) tennis power couples. After splitting just 3 weeks ago, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas, dubbed Tsitsidosa, announced that they are back together, and have even entered the mix doubles draw.

Feeling like it was impossible for him to focus on both his career and their relationship, Tsitsipas initially broke things off. Now three weeks later, Tsitsipas said, "I feel that she is my person and we understand each other; that puts more value in everything I do and I want her by my side as often as possible. So yes, we've reconnected and we're in a good moment.” Let’s hope that they play well together in mixed, otherwise Stefanos might be sleeping on a couch in the 10th arrondissement.

In the case of Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya (should we call them Kalinskinner?), we can thank the internet for invading their privacy fast-tracking this news. Let me explain. Earlier this month, Jannik was taking a photo with a fan. Our nosy, detailed friends at the internet zoomed in on Sinner’s phone and noticed that he was on a phone call with “Anna”. Fast forward to this week, Sinner was spotted rooting Kalinskaya on in her first round match at Roland Garros, and announced at a press conference that they are indeed together, but that they aim to be very private.

Unfortunately for these tennis power couples, Paris is a food desert, so they’ll probably have to wait until the US Open to find a cute place to have date night…

Trivia

Flashback to 20 years ago. In 2004 which player won the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon Junior Championships, and finished the year as Junior World No 1.?

A. Gael Monfils

B. Andy Murray

C. Stan Wawrinka

D. Grigor Dimitrov

Find out at the bottom!

Roland Garros Pt. Deux

C’mon dad

Rafa Jr. wasn’t the only one nervous for his dad’s highly anticipated first round match at Roland Garros yesterday. Carlos Alcaraz was stressed out watching his idol from the stands. World No. 1s Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were also in attendance to watch what was likely Rafa’s last match at the tournament he has owned since 2005.

In a tough luck of the draw, Nadal fell to Alexander Zverev in straight sets, but received a huge standing ovation as he walked off the court. In a press conference, he didn’t completely shut the door on playing in Paris again, and says he’s focused on playing at the Olympics this year. One thing is certain, when Nadal does hang up his rackets, there won’t be a dry eye in the house. Reminded of Roger Federer’s emotional send off, these fans don’t want Nadal to stop.

Roland Garros Pt. Trois

Breakfast of champions

Looks like Stefanos treats himself to cheat day every once in a while. Parisians call it Monday.

Around the Net

• Check out Andrey Rublev pulling up in style at Roland Garros

• Keepin’ it 💯. Listen to Danielle Collins keeping it real about why she played another 500 level event right before RG

• Hang it up in the Louvre. Check out this action shot of Medvedev playing his first round match at night

• Hey tennis die-hard, are you looking for a new home improvement project? How about this bathroom design found by Andy Murray’s mother, Judy Murray.

• In more Sinner news, Jannik could take over as World No. 1 if he either makes the finals, or if Djokovic loses before the final

Thanks for reading!

DP 🤠

Answer: Gael Monfils