Australian Open Draw Analysis: Who is in the Dreaded "Quarter of Death?"

The draw for the Australian Open, which is set to take place next week, is out, and there are a plethora of interesting matches in the early rounds. The first round, for example, is filled with many potentially risky matches for several seeds on both the men’s and women’s draws. Roger Federer will play the Slovak Lukas Lacko, whom he has never faced. Though Lacko lost in the second round... 

"Rafa Slam" Not as Good as His Grand Slam, Insinuates Laver: Why He’s Wrong

With the start of the Australian Open just days away, it’s not a surprise that we would hear Australian tennis great Rod Laver’s take on the potential “Rafa Slam.”  Laver, who is regarded as one of the best players of all time, won the coveted calendar year Grand Slam twice, first as an amateur in 1962 and then again as a professional in 1969. He was the only man to win... 

Zvonareva’s Exhibition Victory over Wozniacki a Confidence Boost for Aussie Open

Is Vera Zvonareva ready to push for the No. 1 ranking? Zvonareva, who has recently become known for her meltdowns on court and inability to rise to the occasion, showed what she is made of on Saturday, albeit in an exhibition tournament. The second-ranked woman on tour, Zvonareva, crushed the world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki 6-1, 6-0 in less than an hour at the Hong Kong Classic Exhibition Tournament. Zvonareva... 

WTA Linz: Ana Ivanovic Advances to First Final This Season

2009 Indian Wells.  That was the last time that former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic was in the final of a tournament.  And yet, after struggling mightily virtually since she won her only major title at the 2008 French Open, she has somehow clawed her way back to the top.  Ivanovic has been more than impressive at the Generali Ladies Linz. She has yet to drop a set in the tournament,... 

Roger Federer Denies He Gave Manager Inside Information Before ’07 French Final

Earlier this week, news broke that Agate Printing, Inc. filed suit against IMG and it’s owner Ted Forstmann.  In the lawsuit, Agate claimed that they helped Forstmann to earn millions of dollars in sports bets, including betting on his own clients, most notably Roger Federer and Tiger Woods.  Forstmann immediately fired back, as he claimed that Agate has made similar allegations against... 

Caroline Wozniacki is No. 1?: The 10 Biggest Surprises of the 2010 Season

The 2010 tennis season has been filled with many unexpected moments.  Not only did Serena miss the US Open after stepping on glass (or something like that), but Juan Martin del Potro missed almost the entire season after he was sidelined with an injured wrist.  Aside from injuries, a certain Dane named Caroline Wozniacki is officially the No. 1-ranked woman in the world and Andrea Petkovic... 

Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray’s Playstation Battle

On the court, top-ranked Rafael Nadal and fourth-ranked Andy Murray have had several close matches, including an exciting five-setter at the Australian Open in 2007. Their latest tussle, however, didn’t involve rackets and nets. On Tuesday, Murray announced via Twitter that he would be pairing up with his friend Dani Vallverdu in a Pro Evolution Soccer game against Rafael Nadal and... 

Shanghai Masters 2010: Nadal, Federer Advance To Third Round

The Shanghai Masters, which one of two remaining Masters 1000 events of this season, is of great importance as the top players are attempting to garner enough points to make the field of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.  Top-seeded Rafael Nadal, who already clinched a spot in London, cruised to victory in his first match of the tournament against the 21st ranked Stanislas Wawrinka.... 

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