2011 French Open: Top 10 Women’s Contenders at Roland Garros

Get ready to consult the best astrologers in the planet to have the name of the 2011 French Open champion on the ladies side. Women’s tennis has become so unpredictable that I would not be surprise to see a Julia Puntintseva to come out of nowhere and take the title. Definitely you will always have the Clijsers, Wozniackis and Azarenka’s that come to mind.However, their performances on... 

Rafael Nadal and the 10 Best Clay Court Players in the Open Era

Tennis was first played on grass starting in 1860 on the courts of Wimbledon. Many at that time already thought the costs to maintain them were very expensive, while some had the idea to lower the charges and create another surface. The Renshaw brothers, who claimed many Wimbledon titles, came to the rescue and discovered the clay. In 1878, they decided to move to the southern coast of France, where... 

An Earthquake Named Novak Djokovic

Who could have predicted Rafael Nadal would not be the overwhelming favorite to win on clay at the start of the season? As the European clay court season is looming, the king of clay will have to overcome the biggest challenge of his career. To beat Novak Djokovic.Even if we are 7 days away from the first Masters 1000 on clay, Rafael Nadal will no longer be alone on clay. After following the first... 

Roger Federer Down but Not Out Just Yet

Remember when someone in the Bleacher Report writer section suggested Roger Federer should skip the entire clay court season? After watching the 16-time Grand Slam champion playing at the Sony Ericsson Open along with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, it’s hard to imagine the Swiss beating them on clay. He would need to get rid of his lapses of concentration, which would be even more exposed on... 

Kim Clijsters: How Did She Save 5 Match Points at the Sony Ericsson Open?

So, you think the body plays a bigger role in tennis than the mind? Don’t tell that to Ana Ivanovic, who lost to world No. 2 Kim Clijsters 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(5) on Tuesday in the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami despite leading 5-1 in the third and deciding set—and blowing five match points that could’ve sealed the deal. Clijsters, a four-time Grand Slam champion, made... 

Jelena Dokic and WTA Tour Players Coming Back to the Top

Jelena Dokic is on the rise again after winning the Malaysian Open at the start of the month. The  Australian, who made a name for herself back at the 2000 Wimbledon Championship by reaching the semifinals, is among the athletes who have had many ups and downs in their career. To be able to come back after struggling with personal issues or injuries is the toughest test given for any tennis players.... 

Roger Federer: Why Should He Skip the French Open?

The greatness of all champions is that they play all the majors and the Masters 1000 even if the odds are against them. Andy Roddick has went on to play at the French Open when his health allowed him to do so, even if his record at the clay court Grand slam were not as good as all the other three. In a way we have to admire that since it’s almost a lost cause 89 percent of the time. It’s... 

Novak Djokovic’s Statement

Novak Djokovic has shut down his critics about his abilities of becoming World No. 1 over the last 10 days. The Serb has claimed his third successive title in Indian Wells by defeating both Roger Federer (for the third consecutive time) and Rafael Nadal. In the new ranking system released today, Nadal is still World No. 1, but there is no question that Djokovic is the current World No. 1 so far this... 

Moving Toward a Nadal Vs. Djokovic Final in Indian Wells

It’s not shocking news to find Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in the quarterfinal of the BNP Paribas Masters as all three were expected to reach this latest stage for the first Masters 1000 of the season. However, we already have clues that suggest we could be heading toward a championship match between Rafael Nada and Novak Djokovic. All three top players have had an easy draw so far with Nadal... 

Sharapova V Safina : Why This Encounter Could Play a Key Role in the 2011 Season

While many are talking about Wozniacki, Clijsters, or the Williams sisters to win most of the important tournaments this season, some have forgot to mention Russians Dinara Safina or Maria Sharapova for very good reasons.On Wednesday, both players will have the opportunity to make a statement as they face each other for a place in the quarterfinals of Indian Wells. As some thought Dinara Safina and... 

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