Reynolds loses in doubles at French Open

By Ryan Schulz – One year after advancing to the third round of doubles competition at the French Open, former Vanderbilt tennis star Bobby Reynolds was unable to repeat last year’s success as he and teammate Rajeev Ram fell in the first round on Wednesday.

The American duo was eliminated from the doubles draw by Andrei Pavel and Horia Tecau of Romania, 6-2, 7-5.

Reynolds’ loss in doubles play came one day after falling in the first round of the singles draw.

Reynolds is currently ranked No. 83 in singles and had a career-best ranking of No. 63 on Feb. 2. Reynolds and Ram are also ranked No. 47 in doubles.

Reynolds falls at French Open

By Ryan Schulz - Former Commodore netter Bobby Reynolds lost in the first round of the French Open on Tuesday to Gael Monfils of France.

Reynolds was defeated 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 by Monfils, who is seeded 11th in the year's second major tournament. It was just the second time Reynolds had competed in the tournament. In his debut last year, Reynolds advanced to the second round.

Reynolds' loss in singles does not mark the end of his stint at the 2009 French Open. He will team with Rajeev Ram to face Romania's Andrei Pavel and Horia Tecau in the first round of doubles play. Last year, Reynolds advanced to the third round in doubles.

Harris headlines All-SEC teams

by SID Redshirt junior shortstop Brian Harris headlined a group of four Vanderbilt players named to All-Southeastern Conference teams as voted by the coaches and released by the league office Tuesday morning.

Harris, along with Alabama’s Josh Rutledge, was named to the All-SEC first team at short. Redshirt sophomore outfielder Steven Liddle earned second-team plaudits, while second baseman Riley Reynolds and designated hitter Aaron Westlake garnered All-Freshmen team honors.

“I am proud of all of the guys for making an All-SEC team,” said Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin. “It is a testament to the hard work they display each and every day and for them to be mentioned among the best in the league is certainly an honor for them.”

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Reynolds' Down Under

Here's a picture of former Vanderbilt tennis star Bobby Reynolds competing at the 2008 Australian Open in Melbourne. Reynolds, who is ranked No. 69 in the world, dropped his first round match in straight sets to No. 21 Tommy Robredo. He is also scheduled to play in the doubles bracket with partner Rajeev Ram this week.

Last year, Reynolds matched his best showing in a Grand Slam by advancing to the third round at Wimbledon. He also made it to the third round in the 2005 Australian Open.

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