Irish Tennis in the Media: May 2010
Irish Tennis in the Media: May 2010
Monday 31st May 2010
Irish Independent: Barry faces tough French opener
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/in-brief-barry-faces-tough-french-opener-2201224.html
Sunday 30th May 2010
New York Times: Unseeded American Upsets Top-Seeded Junior Player in First Round
Saturday 29th May 2010
Irish Independent: SAM BARRY’S glorious run…
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/basso-pounces-to-take-yellow-jersey-2199807.html
Friday 28th May 2010
Irish Independent: IRELAND’S Sam Barry…
Irish Times: Barry reaches last four in Belgium
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0528/1224271299380.html
Thursday 27th May 2010
Limerick Leader: Barry secures his place in French Open junior championship
http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/Barry-secures-his-place-in.6324530.jp
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Irish Times: Two Irish in Junior draw in Paris
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0527/1224271229042.html
The Clare Herald: Limerick Man Reaches Quarters Of Belgian International Junior Championships
Sunday 23rd May 2010
ABS CBN News: Alcantara, Irish partner settle for semis finish
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/23/10/alcantara-irish-partner-settle-semis-finish
Saturday 22nd May 2010
The Philippine Star: Casey, pal gain semis
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/22/10/casey-pal-gain-semis
GMA News.tv: German pair foils Alcantara, Irish teammate’s finals bid in Italian Open
Friday 21st May 2010
Irish Times: Niland fails to make main draw after losing to Reister
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0521/1224270806634.html
GMA News.tv: Alcantara, partner move into Italian Open semis
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/191541/alcantara-partner-move-into-italian-open-semis
Thursday 20th May 2010
Irish Times: Niland down and out in Paris
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2010/0520/1224270748770.html
Irish Times: In-form Niland braced for major test
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0520/1224270710469.html
Irish Independent: Niland must find edge over old foe Reister to progress
Joe: Niland bows out in France
http://www.joe.ie/001860/1/1/story/niland-bows-out-in-france
GMA News.tv: Alcantara, Patrombon suffer mix fate in Italian Open doubles event
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/191458/alcantara-patrombon-suffer-mix-fate-in-italian-open-doubles-event
Wednesday 19th May 2010
Irish Times: Niland continues good form
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0519/1224270653705.html
ESPN: British duo in French exit
http://www.espnstar.com/tennis/news/detail/item442361/British-duo-in-French-exit/
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Irish Times: Niland beats Bogdanovich in Paris
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2010/0518/1224270640987.html
BBC Sport:Britain’s Alex Bogdanovic fails in French Open bid
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8690054.stm
Irish Times: Niland to face British number two
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0518/1224270599673.html
Limerick Leader: Niland through to second round
http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/Niland-through-to-second-round.6302766.jp
Joe: Mixed results for Irish in France
http://www.joe.ie/001782/1/1/story/mixed-results-for-irish-in-france
Sunday 16th May 2010
Joe: Niland reaches for the stars
http://www.joe.ie/001643/1/1/story/niland-reaches-for-the-stars
Saturday 15th May 2010
Irish Times: Niland travels far and high
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0515/1224270461694.html
Friday 14th May 2010
Irish Independent: LOUK SORENSEN’S lengthy absence from
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/kavanagh-aims-for-fireworks-on-debut-2179707.html
Irish Times: Lay-off catches up with Sorensen
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0514/1224270379176.html
Thursday 13th May 2010
Irish Independent: Buoyant Niland vows to take spotlight in his stride
Wednesday 12th May 2010
Irish Independent: Federer finds feet on clay
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/in-brief-federer-finds-feet-on-clay-2176186.html
Monday 10th May 2010
RTE Sport Podcast: Conor Niland and coach Gary Cahill on the Limerick man’s win at the Israel Open.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/other/2010/0510/sportat7_nilandc_av.html
Limerick Leader: Conor Niland: ‘I’m very satisfied, very happy and feeling brilliant’
http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/Conor-Niland-39I39m-very-satisfied.6283767.jp
Irish Independent: Niland firmly focused on French Open after taking Israeli crown
Irish Times: Niland win in Israel Open will bring him into top 200
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0510/1224270048259.html
Irish Times: Niland makes big move in rankings
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2010/0510/1224270122489.html
Sunday 9th May 2010
Irish Independent: Niland bags Israeli crown
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/in-brief-niland-bags-israeli-crown-2173467.html
Dublins 98: Further Success For Ireland On The Court
http://www.dublins98.ie/news-sport/further-success-for-ireland-on-the-court943/
Saturday 8th May 2010
RTE Sport Podcast: Limerick’s Conor Niland speaks to Marty Morrissey following his victory in the Israel Open.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/other/2010/0508/nilandc_av.html
RTE Sport: Conor Niland wins Israel Open
http://www.rte.ie/sport/tennis/2010/0508/nilandc.html
The Clare Herald: Conor Niland Wins Israel Open Challenger Event
Irish Independent: Niland marches into Israel final
http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/niland-marches-into-israel-final-2172458.html
Irish Times: Niland makes breakthrough win
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2010/0508/1224270001446.html
Irish Times:Dubliner in main draw at junior slams
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0508/1224269949597.html
Irish Times: Niland extends impressive run to secure final place
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0508/1224269952140.html
Limerick Leader: Limerick tennis star Conor Niland wins the final of the Israel Open
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Limerick-tennis-star-Conor-Niland.6282316.jp
Spin South West: Niland Victorious At Israel Open
http://www.spinsouthwest.com/onair/shows/spin-sport/niland-victorious-at-israel-open/
Friday 7th May 2010
Irish Times: Niland reaches final in Israel
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2010/0507/1224269938180.html
Irish Times: Niland into semi-final in Israel Open
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0506/1224269791527.html
Israel Open: They said this tournament will be full of surprises..Boy, no kidding!!!!
LTA: Irish Duo Take Men’s Titles As Brown Misses Out On Final
Thursday 6th May 2010
RTE Sport: Niland qualifies for Israel Open semi-finals
http://www.rte.ie/sport/tennis/2010/0506/nilandc.html
Limerick Leader: Conor Niland impresses in Israel
http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/Conor-Niland-impresses-in-Israel.6277609.jp
Irish Independent: Niland claims massive scalp
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/niland-claims-massive-scalp-2166628.html
Irish Independent: Sorensen on road to recovery with eyes on Italy return
Wednesday 5th May 2010
RTE Sport: Niland defeats Schuettler in Israel
http://www.rte.ie/sport/tennis/2010/0505/nilandc_israelopen.html
Irish Times: Niland makes quarter-finals in Israel
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2010/0505/1224269786476.html
Herald: Tough tie for Conor
Newstalk: Niland wins in Israel
http://www.newstalk.ie/news/niland-wins-in-israel/
Irish Independent: IRELAND’S Conor Niland ..
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/in-brief-moore-seeks-irish-wild-card-2164622.html
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Irish Independent: Conor Niland stormed back…
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/in-brief-irish-young-guns-lay-down-marker-2163198.html
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