The Williams Sisters and the Rise of the Women’s Power Game

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova met 80 times during their long and storied rivalry. The two battled on the tennis court from 1973 to 1988, with Navratilova slightly edging Evert 43-37. Their riveting rivalry sold women’s tennis to the televised world that was just tuning in to tennis shortly after the Open Era began in 1968. It was a master stroke in timing, giving the women’s game... 

The Williams Sisters and the Rise of the Women’s Power Game

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova met 80 times during their long and storied rivalry. The two battled on the tennis court from 1973 to 1988, with Navratilova slightly edging Evert 43-37. Their riveting rivalry sold women’s tennis to the televised world that was just tuning in to tennis shortly after the Open Era began in 1968. It was a master stroke in timing, giving the women’s game... 

Greatest Clay Court Players in Tennis History

After surveying hard-court and grass-court champions, thoughts turn naturally toward the clay. While grass courts had a long run, being in place since the time tennis began, hard courts have a very broad one based on their popularity today. On the other hand, the clay court’s place in tennis annals remains steady but narrow as we look at that surface and how it impacted the history of tennis... 

Greatest Clay Court Players in Tennis History

After surveying hard-court and grass-court champions, thoughts turn naturally toward the clay. While grass courts had a long run, being in place since the time tennis began, hard courts have a very broad one based on their popularity today. On the other hand, the clay court’s place in tennis annals remains steady but narrow as we look at that surface and how it impacted the history of tennis... 

Greatest Grass Court Players in Tennis History

The truth of the matter is that tennis began on grass. It was known in the early day as “lawn tennis.” Clay courts came along primarily in the 1920s when Stade Roland Garros was built to showcase the talents and triumphs of France’s Musketeers—Rene Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon and Henri Cochet. There are still clay courts throughout Europe and South America,... 

Greatest Grass Court Players in Tennis History

The truth of the matter is that tennis began on grass. It was known in the early day as “lawn tennis.” Clay courts came along primarily in the 1920s when Stade Roland Garros was built to showcase the talents and triumphs of France’s Musketeers—Rene Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon and Henri Cochet. There are still clay courts throughout Europe and South America,... 

Breaking Down Why US Men’s Tennis Has Struggled Since Sampras and Agassi Left

From the time the ATP began the modern ranking system in 1973 until Roddick became world No. 1 in 2003, 21 men held the top spot in men’s tennis. Roddick would become the 22nd and the sixth American to ascend to the No. 1 ranking as defined by the ATP. Of these 21 men, only five were from the United States. They spent 883 weeks at No. 1 while the other 16 combined held the No. 1 ranking 689 weeks. In... 

Power Ranking the Most Shocking Outcomes from This Season’s Tennis Slams

Now that the Grand Slam finals for 2012 are safely in the books, it is time to look back and judge what we witnessed. Many newcomers made their presence known by advancing through the draw, while some seasoned pros fell in unexpected places. Some left the world of tennis altogether, choosing to pursue other dreams. For the men, Novak Djokovic won his third title at the 2012 Australian Open to start... 

Ranking the Best Ever Teams in Davis Cup History

The Davis Cup competition has been in existence since the start of the 20th century. Today, it is a function of the ITF (International Tennis Federation), but its beginnings were not nearly so formal. It began as a challenge between the United States and Great Britain to determine who had the best tennis players—the concept dreamed up by some Harvard tennis players. One of the Harvard fellows... 

The Top 20 Tennis Breakthrough Performances of the Year

So far 2012 has been remarkable season in tennis for many reasons.  After Andy Murray won his first major at the 2012 U.S. Open, it meant that each of the top four men in tennis had won a Grand Slam title. Roger Federer regained the No. 1 ranking after a long absence from the top, reinforcing the notion that age 30 is not a death sentence in tennis. Serena Williams swept up every major title this... 

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