Why Novak Djokovic’s New Mindset on Winning Won’t Last Long

Novak Djokovic is back competing at this week’s Shanghai Masters after recovering from injuries that had racked him through the summer and through his loss to Stan Wawrinka in the U.S. Open final. The world No. 1 is vowing a new mindset in his return. “I don’t think about any trophies or number ones in the world, rankings, anything like that. It’s completely different,”... 

Andy Murray and Agnieszka Radwanska Top Winners and Losers in China

While Andy Murray was pulling closer to Novak Djokovic’s No. 1 ranking in Beijing, Agnieszka Radwanska won the China Open with a nearly spotless run of dominance that gives hope to her prospects for winning Singapore and the 2017 Australian Open. The other side of the coin saw tarnished performances by tennis southpaws who have been a bit banged up lately. Will Angelique Kerber limp down the... 

Will Andy Murray Back Up His Desire To Take the No. 1 Ranking?

Andy Murray has spent a decade chasing after three of the biggest legends in tennis history. They were the exclusive triumvirate, winning gluts of Grand Slam titles and keeping special guard over their rights to the No. 1 ranking. Ten years ago, young Murray and everyone else in the world outside of Mallorca was in awe of Roger Federer’s explosive all-courts game, his fluid forehand and attacking... 

Maria Sharapova’s Blueprint to Return to Elite Form After Her Suspension

Maria Sharapova will be back on the WTA tour April 26, nine months earlier than the suspension she had received after testing positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open. The five-time major-winning superstar expressed her joy at the decision. “I’ve gone from one of the toughest days of my career last March when I learned about my suspension to now, one of my happiest days, as I... 

Petra Kvitova Leads Tennis Winners and Losers at Important Asian Swing

The WTA Tour featured several superstars and an epic duel between world No. 1 Angelique Kerber and two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova. It was the kind of match that could change the landscape of the WTA in the year ahead. Find out how Kvitova powered her way to the premier title at Wuhan, China. Although the ATP played second fiddle, Tomas Berdych was a bright spot in his comeback for a title,... 

Men’s Tennis’ Big 4 Are More Vulnerable Than Ever Heading into 2017

When Novak Djokovic announced an elbow injury forced him to withdraw from Beijing’s China Open, it was another sign the World No. 1 is not ready to assume the dominance that destroyed the ATP for five major titles from 2015 through French Open 2016. Add the elbow to the sore left wrist and hurt right shoulder that ultimately factored in his loss at the U.S. Open final. Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion... 

How Long Will Angelique Kerber Hold the No. 1 Ranking?

Newly minted No. 1 Angelique Kerber is in Wuhan, China, taking on a strong field of top contenders who would all love to have that top ranking. Three weeks as the best in the world, and she is already understanding what it means to have a target on her back. “I’m actually more excited,” Kerber told the media at Wuhan, per WTA Tennis. “I know that I have the pressure on... 

Caroline Wozniacki’s Renaissance Leads Last 2016 September Winners and Losers

With the U.S. Open in the rearview mirror, a few of the WTA and ATP superstars like Karolina Pliskova and Stan Wawrinka were ready to rumble into the stretch run of the season. There were mid-major tournaments ranging from Metz, France, to St. Petersburg, Russia, to Tokyo, but a few surprise winners seized the moment. There are also the usual tennis ups and downs to ponder. Why have stars like Milos... 

Serena Williams’ Heir Apparent is Nowhere to Be Found

When Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou told CNN’s Motez Bishara and Ravi Ubha that the 35-year-old could win 30 Grand Slam titles, it hardly felt like an impossible boast. Whether or not Serena can win two majors a year for the next four years to tack onto her current total of 22, the point is, the American legend is the only one who can even think about this possibility. Despite... 

Breaking Down the Race to Qualify for the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals

Tennis superstars rarely run marathons (with the exception of Caroline Wozniacki), but it’s the most fitting sports parallel for the top men who endure the year-long race to qualify for the 2016 World Tour Finals. They must grind from Australia’s summer heat in January to New York’s blazing nights in September, and along the way battle through Paris’ red clay and London’s... 

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