John Argiropoulos

Author: 18 Napier Street is a coming-of-age memoir set in Toronto's east end in the late 50's and 60's. Riveting, enjoyable, page-turning memoir. Great read.

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FRENCH OPEN: Final Zverev vs. Cobolli. These two players have not won a grand slam. Cobolli has the court agility. Zverev has the power at the baseline. My pick is Zverev to win the match and hoist a grand slam trophy for the first time. #frenchopen #tennis

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FRENCH OPEN: Final Andreeva vs. Chwalinska. Both players are chasing their first grand slam title. Qualifier Chwalinska has stunned the pundits and reached the final. Andreeva is playing like a champ. My pick is Andreeva to win and hoist the trophy. #frenchopen #tennis.

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I incorrectly keyed in Diana's last name - it is Shnaider. Aplogies to her and her team.

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FRENCH OPEN: Semi-final Chwalinska vs. Shaider. Having defeated No.1 Sabalenka in a slugfest, Shaider is riding high in confidence. I see her continuing her aggressive play. My pick is Shaider to win a close match and move onto the final. #frenchopen #tennis.

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FRENCH OPEN: Semi-final Andreeva vs. Kostyuk. Andreeva is facing a tough opponent in today's semi. Andreeva is looking for her first major title. My pick is Andreeva to win and advance to the final. #frenchopen #tennis

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FRENCH OPEN: Third round Potapova vs. Gauff. Defending champion Gauff is playing well. She is lightning fast on the court making her defensive game her best weapon. My pick is Gauff to win and advance. #frenchopen #tennis.

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FRENCH OPEN: Age catches up and subdues greats such as Jordan, Brady. Seeing 19 year old Fonseca beat Djokovic in a gruelling 5 setter, it has become evident age has caught up to Djokovic. Will he win an illusive 25th grand slam title? What do you think? #frenchopen #tennis

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FRENCH OPEN: Second round Rybakina vs. Starodubtseva. Rybakina plays well balanced tennis: great offense and stout defense. My pick is Rybakina to win the match and advance to the next round. #frenchopen #tennis

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FRENCH OPEN: First round Sabalenka vs. Bouzas. Sabalenka is kicking off her quest for her first French Open grand slam victory. My pick is Sabalenka to win the match and advance. #frenchopen #tennis.

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FRENCH OPEN: First round Anisimova vs. Rajaonah. Last year's semi-finalist Anisimova has the court smarts to out play her less experienced opponent. My pick is Anisimova to beat Rajaonah and advance to the next round. #frenchopen #tennis.

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FRENCH OPEN: First round Andreeva vs. Ferro. Andreeva has the shots and ambition to beat anyone in this tournament. Ferro will have to fight for every point. My pick is Andreeva to win and advance. #frenchopen #tennis

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HAMBURG OPEN: Final Paul vs. Buse. Paul is playing up to his potential. Buse is establishing himself as an upcoming player to be taken seriously. My pick is Buse to pull off the upset and win the tournament. #hamburgopen #tennis.

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ITALIAN OPEN: Final Gauff vs. Svitolina. Both players have played determined tennis to reach the final. Gauff has exceptional footwork and one of the best defensive games. My pick is Gauff to win and take home the winner's cheque. #italianopen #tennis.

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ITALIAN OPEN: Semi-final Swiatek vs. Svitolina. Swiatek is playing her game: short efficient volleys and accurate ground strokes. She is looking confident on the court. My pick is Swiatek to win the match and advance to the final. #italianopen #tennis

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ITALIAN OPEN: Quarter-final Svitolina vs. Rybakina. Svitolina faces versatile two time Grand Slam champion Rybakina. Svitolina's run in the tournament stops here. My pick is Rybakina to pick up the win and advance to the semis. #italianopen #tennis

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ITALIAN OPEN: Quarter-final Andreeva vs. Gauff. Head to head Gauff is 4-0 against Andreeva. Gauff finds a way to win. Andreeva is playing like a champ. My pick is Andreeva to upset Gauff and advance to the semis. #italianopen #tennis.

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ITALIAN OPEN: Round of 16 Potapova vs. Pegula. Potapova is playing well. Pegula breezed through her last match. Pegula has a good all round game. My pick is Pegula to win a close match and advance. #italianopen #tennis

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ITALIAN OPEN: Round of 32 Osaka vs. Shnaider. These two players are evenly matched. Shnaider is improving. Osaka has a powerful consistent serve. My pick is Osaka to win and advance. #italianopen #tennis

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ITALIAN OPEN: Golubic vs. Andreeva. Veteran Golubic plays against hard hitting 19-year-old Andreeva. Gklubic has a variety of shots to confuse her opponent. Andreeva covers the court well. My pick is Andreeva to win and advance. #italianopen #tennis

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ITALIAN OPEN: Round of 64 Sonmez vs. Pegula. Sonmez had a solid win in her opening match. Now she faces an aggressive player like Pegula. My pick is Pegula to beat Sonmez and advance. #italian open #tennis.