2013 US Open Tennis: Biggest Surprises from Flushing Meadows so Far

At the 2013 Flushing Meadows’ U.S. Open, surprises take many forms. Seeds slip out in the early rounds, unexpectedly opening up the men’s and women’s draws. Qualifiers shock with their determination and results, further confounding the draw-sheets and upsetting the balance. An aged group of players seemingly bands together and rises to former glory. A combination of the above... 

US Open Tennis 2013: Americans with the Best Chance of Reaching Week 2

There will be Americans in the second week of the 2013 U.S. Open. In addition to the fans. Douglas Robson of USA Today claims that U.S. men’s tennis is in a recession and can’t escape it. Likewise, Joe Fleming, also of USA Today, only finds “options” among American women’s players in the upcoming U.S. Open. They will be proven wrong by the end of the first week in... 

US Open Tennis 2013: Toughest Potential Test for Top Stars Before Quarterfinals

The 2013 U.S. Open might be more than just a tough test for the top tennis stars. It could very well be a test they fail before the quarterfinals. Surprise losses happen in every Grand Slam. In New York, there have been downright shocking results in the early rounds over the years. Just ask Andre Agassi. In 2000, Agassi was the defending champion and ranked No. 1 in the world. Those credentials... 

Will U.S. Open Victory Make 2013 the Greatest Season in Serena Williams’ Career?

Will 2013 be the greatest season in Serena Williams‘ career? Yes. There are so many highlights, memorable moments and indeed great seasons that Williams has put behind her—and the current season is no exception. Especially if she wins the U.S. Open beginning August 26. There is room for argument about whether it is truly her finest campaign. Her 2002 tour was very successful,... 

Ranking the 10 Best Men’s Tennis Players Under 23 Years Old

At one point in their professional careers, the top-10 men’s tennis players all shared one thing in common: they were under 23 years old. What today’s champions had accomplished by that age is astounding. Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have been on top for so long it’s hard to remember the era before them. Indeed, their results have squeezed today’s... 

Ranking the 10 Greatest American Men’s Tennis Players in History

It’s not easy to pick the greatest American men’s tennis players, let alone rank them. There are just so many to choose from. From the advent of the sport to just recently, Americans could be found at the very top. Unfortunately, it is not just Monte Burke of Forbes that is pining for the past, given the recent dearth of homegrown champions. The past players’ records and longevity... 

The 5 Most Important Statistics in Women’s Tennis

So you want to know which statistics you need to master to be a professional women’s tennis player? Better get your return game going. As Reeves Wiedeman of The New Yorker wrote in 2012: “The serve is tennis’s slam dunk, home run, and Hail Mary.” He would later go on to praise Serena Williams’ serve as threatening to overshadow the entire game of women’s... 

Stock Watch: Top Men’s Tennis Players Arrive at 2013 Rogers Cup

The 2013 Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada is underway, and the stock watch for the top men’s tennis players has begun. Altogether, it should be a productive week for five of the six players at the top of the game. They will all be there in the first such meeting since Wimbledon. Only missing from the competition is No. 5 Roger Federer, who withdrew days before the event started. As reported by... 

Off-Court Issues from Men’s and Women’s Tennis That Must Go Away

According to legend, P.T. Barnum once claimed that there is no such thing as bad publicity. If that were true, then men’s and women’s tennis would be in good shape. It’s not true. Off-court storylines have plagued the game, as they have other professional sports. From bad blood between players, to parent-coaches who are out of control, to doping and gambling, tennis is hurting... 

The Five Most Important Statistics in Men’s Tennis

Question: What is the most important statistic in men’s tennis? Answer: There isn’t one. Contrary to David Robson’s September, 2009 article for USA Today, arriving at the top of the game is not all about the return. In fact, it is more about being a model of consistency over five important statistics. The vital stats are: First-serve percentage Service games won Break points... 

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