Wimbledon 2014: Final Grades for Top Stars at All England Club

Novak Djokovic regained the No. 1 ranking with his victory over Roger Federer, but was his performance throughout Wimbledon worthy of an A grade? Should Petra Kvitova get a higher grade based on her dominant performance in the women’s finals? And how should the disappointing showings of Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal be rated? We graded nine women and eight men on their 2014... 

French Open 2014: Final Grades for Top Stars at Roland Garros

Does Rafael Nadal’s ninth French Open title merit a grade of A? Or A+? Does he deserve a higher grade than Maria Sharapova, who won her second French Open title in three years? What grades should Serena Williams and Stanislas Wawrinka receive after their early exits at Roland Garros? How do you rate the unexpected success in Paris of Ernests Gulbis and Eugenie Bouchard? We graded 10 women... 

The Biggest Obstacle for All the Top Seeds at French Open 2014

The obstacles for the favorites have not changed much for the men midway through the French Open. However, the elimination of the top three seeds has created a wide-open event on the women’s side. While Serena Williams was the major obstacle for everyone in the women’s event a week ago, the primary challenge has been altered for many of the remaining top seeds. Among the men, Rafael Nadal,... 

Australian Open 2104: The Biggest Lessons Learned in Melbourne

Upsets were rampant in the 2014 Australian Open, and the first Grand Slam event of the year taught us some big lessons about what to expect in 2014 and beyond. Pre-tournament favorites Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic failed to get past the quarterfinals while Stanislas Wawrinka and Dominika Cibulkova made major breakthroughs. We selected eight of the biggest lessons learned in Melbourne and listed... 

Ranking the 10 Greatest Australian Open Finals of All Time

We can only hope the men’s or women’s finals at this year’s Australian Open will compare favorably with the men’s 2012 finals or the women’s 1981 title match. We ranked the 10 greatest Australian Open finals of all time based on the level of tennis displayed, the star quality of the participants, the closeness of the match and the captivating nature of the contest. Only... 

The 10 Most Memorable Matches in Australian Open History

Will this year’s Australian Open produce any classic moments? Will any matches over the next two weeks rank among the 10 most memorable matches in Australian Open history? The stakes, the quality of tennis, the drama and the star quality of the participants contribute to make a tennis match memorable. Sometimes a display of emotion or an unlikely incident causes a match to be etched in our memory. What... 

Ranking the 10 Greatest Australian Open Champions in History

With Novak Djokovic shooting for his fourth straight men’s Australian Open title and Serena Williams going for her sixth women’s Australian Open crown, it’s time to rate the greatest Australian Open champions in history. This year’s Australian Open, which begins Jan. 13, represents the 46th Australian Championship to be played in the Open Era. Our rankings are based primarily... 

Early Storylines Emerging at the 2014 Australian Open

Storylines are already taking shape for the Australian Open, which gets under way on Jan. 13 in Melbourne. We selected eight issues that seem to be gaining traction as the first Grand Slam event of 2014 approaches. More are likely to arise as the Australian Open nears. Issues involving the stars of the game, including Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal,... 

One Burning Question for Tennis’ Top Stars in 2014

As the 2014 season and the Australian Open approach, at least one burning question is associated with each of tennis’ top stars. We picked 10 of the biggest names in the sport today, and asked the question that begs to be answered by each in the coming year. The players selected are listed in inverse order of their ranking, with the top-ranked players presented last. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

How Tennis’ Top Stars Changed Their Image in 2013

The 2013 season still has a few months left, but with the Grand Slam events in the books, tennis’ star players have pretty well established whether their image will change as a result of this year’s performances. Some, such as Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams, have enhanced their image. Some, like Roger Federer, have seen their images take a tumble. Still others, such as Andy Murray and... 

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