The French Open’s painter to the stars


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Gael Monfils is just one of the many tennis stars painted at the French Open by Joel Blanc.Gael Monfils is just one of the many tennis stars painted at the French Open by Joel Blanc.

A relative latecomer to tennis, the 68-year-old has been a feature at Roland Garros every June for the past decade.A relative latecomer to tennis, the 68-year-old has been a feature at Roland Garros every June for the past decade.

Leading players Rafael Nadal (pictured) and Roger Federer are fans of the Frenchman's work and own some of his paintings.Leading players Rafael Nadal (pictured) and Roger Federer are fans of the

Article source: http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/04/sport/tennis/french-open-painter-joel-blanc-tennis/

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