Argentina and Croatia Star for 2016 Davis Cup Semifinals Winners and Losers

The weekend in tennis was all about semifinals Davis Cup action featuring defending champion Great Britain and Andy Murray, who hosted Argentina’s resurgent star Juan Martin del Potro. Who won the battle, and who won the war? While Great Britain and Argentina are the focus of this “Winners and Losers” edition, there was another equally important clash with France traveling to Croatia.... 

Will Injuries Derail Novak Djokovic’s Quest for 18 Grand Slam Titles?

Not even Novak Djokovic can win every major title. After more than four merciless hours in his U.S. Open championship loss to Stan Wawrinka, the world No. 1 marveled that he had made it that far. “I struggled the first couple of days with practice and the first match and so forth, and then to get the finals, I mean, it’s a big result,” Djokovic said, per the ATP World Tour. After... 

Ranking the Top 10 Men’s Players After US Open 2016

The 2016 U.S. Open was filled with surprises. Stan Wawrinka is now a three-time major champion while Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray get over different kinds of upsets. Our rankings examine how the U.S. Open has shaken up the ATP tour. Some veterans are hanging tough, but young players took a step back. The grind of the tour clearly wore down several players including injured Roger Federer and comeback... 

U.S. Open Champion Angelique Kerber Clinches WTA 2016 Player of the Year

Angelique Kerber is the surprise star of the year after winning the 2016 U.S. Open. The 28-year-old German rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third set to defeat Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. It was another hard-earned, clutch effort that solidified her new No. 1 ranking and left no doubt that she is the player of the year in the WTA. Take a moment to appreciate Kerber’s year. She won the Australian... 

Serena’s Stunning 2016 US Open Upset Ends Her Reign as No. 1, but for How Long?

Serena Williams never gives in, even when she’s hobbling on an injured left knee in the semifinals of the 2016 U.S. Open. There she was, trying to get to the final over big-serving upstart Karolina Pliskova, but her body was unable to cooperate two straight nights against two top young players in the WTA. On a muggy New York evening that topped 80 degrees, Serena’s streak of 186 consecutive... 

US Open 2016 Women’s Semifinals: Williams vs. Pliskova Preview, Predictions

Serena Williams was not to be denied as she rode a spirited effort over Simona Halep to land in the 2016 U.S. Open semifinals. She’s not just a superstar champion but a survivor who usually saves her best tennis for the biggest moments. Standing in her way is tall, athletic Karolina Pliskova, who is finally putting together her talent with the composure that she has lacked in Grand Slam matches.... 

Why the Djokovic-Murray Rivalry Is Peaking at the 2016 US Open

If Novak Djokovic was vulnerable heading into his match against streaking Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, he never got the memo. The world No. 1, dealing with wrist and right arm problems a week ago, obliterated the Frenchman in two sets, forcing him to limp away with a knee strain. Maybe irony is the new normal because the healthier Djokovic gets, the quicker his opponents fall. Three of his five victories were... 

US Open: Bold Predictions for the 2nd Week

The second week of the 2016 U.S. Open is ready for clashes of titans, as tennis fans will see if Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams can continue to win majors as usual or if Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber can chase down their dreams of the No. 1 ranking. Now that Rafael Nadal has fallen for the second year in a five-setter, the strong play from French stars Lucas Pouille, Gael Monfils and Jo-Wilfried... 

Serena Williams Leaving No Doubt She’s the US Open Favorite

So far so good for Serena Williams following her second-round victory over fellow American Vania King at the 2016 U.S. Open. The 6-3, 6-3 score might not have been her finest performance, but it was much more important for other reasons. Serena, ranked No. 1 in the world for 186 weeks and counting, had to shoulder a few concerns about her health and readiness to win the U.S. Open. While she is typically... 

Novak Djokovic’s Injuries Make Him a Long Shot to Win 2016 US Open

There was Novak Djokovic at a changeover just five games into Round 1 at the 2016 U.S. Open. The trainer vigorously massaged his upper right arm. Was this good news? It wasn’t his left wrist, at least, the one that had the world No. 1 concerned heading into the year’s final major. He went right back to work, got his first break and closed out the first set 6-3. Easy, right? Except Djokovic... 

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