Novak Djokovic Edges Tomas Berdych in Nail-Biter

It was close, very close. And for long periods of times, it seemed as if the match was on Tomas Berdych’s racket. But, as was the case with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer yesterday, the best of the best often finds a way to win even when it seems improbable. And if they don’t find a way to win, their opponents will find it for them, as was the case with Mardy Fish yesterday, when he folded... 

Roger Federer and Andy Murray and the Battle for World No. 3

Andy Murray has made it his goal to finish the season ranked third in the world, and he’s well on his way to doing so. Roger Federer, presumably, cares less whether he is second, third or fourth. It’s the No. 1 that matters for him.  Nevertheless, the gauntlet has been thrown, and here’s what Murray needs to do to retain his current ranking, and what Federer needs to do to rob... 

World Tour Finals: A Preview and Analysis of the Matchups in the Two Groups

Finally, we have the two groups ready for the World Tour Finals and we have been gifted with another match in the Fedal rivalry.  In Group A, we have World No. 1 and 2008 champion Novak Djokovic joined by Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer.  Group B consists of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Mardy Fish.  Here’s an analysis of their head-to-head stats... 

The Best Returners of the Last 20 Years

The ATP has, finally, provided better access to tennis stats. That allows those of us who are interested in the stats to dive deeper into them and try to find hidden and not so hidden meanings in the numbers. I’ve already written one article, where I discuss the importance of the hold and return game.  This article’s focus is on the best returners of the last 20 years. So, who’s... 

A Statistical Look at the Importance of the Hold and Return Game Since 1998

The ATP is not exactly famed for being generous with providing statistical data. Now, however, they’ve provided access to a statistical goldmine for the last 20 years. The focus on this article is on the hold and return game. How important are they? Can you be No. 1 with one, but not the other? Naturally, both are important, and you normally don’t get to be world No. 1 without having a... 

Rafael Nadal: Turning the Tables Against Novak Djokovic Will Add To His Legacy

Rafael Nadal has always been the one blemish on an otherwise perfect resume for Roger Federer. Nadal’s record against Federer is probably the sole reason there is not complete agreement about Federer being the greatest of all time.  Take Nadal out of the equation and Federer would most likely sit with 20+ Slams including those very coveted calendar Slams. Not to mention close to 400 weeks... 

WTA Championships: A Preview of the Field and the Favourites

The eight spot in the women’s WTA Championships in Istanbul is still to be decided between Marion Bartoli and the female version of Andy Murray, Agnieszka Radwanska, but the rest of the field is settled and ready to go.  Unfortunately for the tournament, the defending champion Kim Clijsters is not there. Neither is Serena or Venus Williams. What we do have is the three latest slam winners... 

Winning Three Slams in a Year Has Become the New Normal. What Will 2012 Be Like?

Winning three slams in one year used to be something out of the ordinary. After all, only six men have done it in the Open Era, namely Rod Laver winning all four in 1969, Jimmy Connors in 1974, Mats Wilander in 1988, Roger Federer in 2004, 2006 and 2007, Rafael Nadal in 2010 and Novak Djokovic in 2011.  What is noteworthy in this list is the absence of names like Björn Borg, John McEnroe,... 

Roger Federer Slips to 4th: 6 Signs That He’s on His Way Down

The iconic Roger Federer has already enjoyed one of the best careers ever in men’s tennis. His game has been called “poetry in motion,” and at a time where raw power, baseline consistency and endurance are getting more and more important, Federer still brings a distinct beauty and variety to the game.  Nevertheless, it can hardly be denied that Federer is no longer the player... 

Preview: Andy Murray and David Ferrer Set Up Shanghai Showdown

Second-seeded Andy Murray will meet third-seeded David Ferrer in a high-stakes Shanghai Masters final on Sunday.   David Ferrer has the chance of winning his first-ever Masters tournament and the biggest tournament of his career. Andy Murray can win his third tournament in a row and sweep the Asian swing all together. Moreover, he can climb past Federer in the rankings and rise to world No. 3... 

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