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

http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/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…

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/keely-steps-down-as-shels-manager-2198173.html

 

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

http://www.clareherald.com/sports/other-sports/1798-limerick-man-reaches-quarters-of-belgian-international-junior-championships.html

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

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/191619/german-pair-foils-alcantara-irish-teammates-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

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/tennis-niland-must-find-edge-over-old-foe-reister-to-progress-2186666.html

 

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

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/buoyant-niland-vows-to-take-spotlight-in-his-stride-2178006.html

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

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/tennis-niland-firmly-focused-on-french-open-after-taking-israeli-crown-2173999.html

 

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

http://www.clareherald.com/sports/other-sports/1227-conor-niland-wins-israel-open-challenger-event-.html

 

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!!!!

http://www.israel-open.com/

 

LTA: Irish Duo Take Men’s Titles As Brown Misses Out On Final

http://www.lta.org.uk/In-Your-Area/Scotland/news/May-10/Irish-Duo-Take-Mens-Title-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

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/tennis-sorensen-on-road-to-recovery-with-eyes-on-italy-return-2166804.html

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

http://www.herald.ie/sport/other-sports/gay-targeting-bolts-record-iaba-eyes-wildcard-bryant-seals-la-win-2165229.html

 

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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