clay courts

The French Open championship on the clay courts of Roland Garros is still the only Grand Slam title to have stayed beyond his grasp.

Contrary to its name, instead of grass courts, the club has 10 open-air clay courts, all hidden behind the walls that surround the facility.

We all know where that mojo is buried, and Nadal will have a chance to dig it up and dust it off on the clay courts of Europe next spring.

His son was taking intensive lessons and had played on clay courts twice in preparation for watching the French Open.

Ma, a 12 year old Langfang native & youngest member of the China National Junior team, will be having his first adventure on clay courts.

But even Carlos has to adapt his training routine in preparation for the change from hard to clay courts.

This is where the rubber meets the road. The outsole's design affects the traction you'll get on hard and clay courts.

It is preceded by the Australian Open, which is played on hard courts, and the French Open (Roland Garros), which is played on clay courts.

"Missing the clay courts wasn't so tough, but Wimbledon I was concerned about, " she told Reuters in Bali.

Belgium vs Czech Republic: Last year's runner-ups hope to continue their good form as they head out to the clay courts of Belgium.

Andy Roddick could get Igor Andreev, a player he's lost to on hard and clay courts in the past, in the second round.