Bid for No. 1 Ranking Has Wide Implications for Andy Murray

Entering the BNP Paribas Masters a mere 415 points behind Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray can become world No. 1 as soon as Monday, depending on their respective results this week. With his rival struggling to snap out of a prolonged slump and rekindle his fire, Murray’s seized the opening with , abandon. The reigning Wimbledon and Olympics champion is producing sensational tennis during the second... 

What Should We Expect from Roger Federer in 2017?

Durability is one of the most underappreciated aspects of Roger Federer‘s greatness. For all the praise heaped upon him for his myriad accomplishments and otherworldly racket skills, that he maintained such a clean bill of health in an era when the game became more physical is no less noteworthy. Avoiding major injuries for his first 17 seasons, iron man Federer set a record by appearing in 65... 

Novak Djokovic’s Struggles Set Up a Battle to Keep the No. 1 Ranking

Is Novak Djokovic becoming a victim of his own lofty success? He raised the bar to extreme heights the last few years, winning with unflinching ease and sending shivers down the spine of anyone unlucky enough to stand in his path. Like one of the human guests on the HBO show Westworld, it seemed like nobody could harm him. But he’s encountered a glitch in the programming. Mired in a malaise... 

Will Nick Kyrgios Ever Find Consistent Focus and Fulfill His Potential?

Watching Nick Kyrgios play conjures a wide range of emotions. He’ll occasionally leave us in awe of his breathtaking natural talent, but the 21-year-old Aussie is just as likely to spread utter bewilderment. His effort at the Shanghai Rolex Masters unfortunately falls into the latter category. During his second-round match against 110th-ranked Mischa Zverev, the combustible Kyrgios went up in... 

Expectations Growing for Teen Star Alexander Zverev During Breakout Fall

The milestones are quickly piling up for 19-year-old phenom Alexander Zverev. Considered a future Grand Slam contender and potential world No. 1, Zverev has fueled that hype this fall with a recent string of superb results. He’s growing in confidence with every passing match, harnessing his gifts and emerging as tennis’ next star in the making. The youngest player to crack the Top 25 since... 

Predictions for the Top Tennis Awards of 2016

Drawing close to its conclusion, only a few tournaments remain in the 2016 tennis season before the year-end championships. What better time to reflect on all that’s transpired throughout this long campaign and identify standout performers. In the coming weeks, annual awards will be handed out to recognize the top ATP and WTA players, as well as others who distinguished themselves in several... 

Resurgent Juan Martin del Potro Will Be a Top Grand Slam Contender in 2017

Every encounter with adversity (and he experienced plenty) has only made Juan Martin del Potro stronger. Healthy and playing regularly for the first time in three years, Del Potro issued a resounding message this summer to the competition: He’s once again a legitimate Grand Slam contender. If they don’t already, the other top players should fear the ascending Argentine.  How he reached... 

How Late Bloomer Stan Wawrinka Redefined His Career

The words were inked on his left arm three years ago. Now they’re embedded in his DNA. “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” For Stan Wawrinka, 31, that famous line by poet Samuel Beckett is more than a source of inspiration: It’s his modus operandi. Once an afterthought, the talented-but-underachieving Swiss has transformed into one of, if... 

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

Angelique Kerber’s metamorphosis from good to dominant saw the 28-year-old German win her second Grand Slam title of 2016 at the U.S. Open and rip the No. 1 ranking away from Serena Williams. Defeating ascending star Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling final, Kerber proved she wasn’t a one-hit wonder but a force with real staying power. The new queen of women’s tennis,... 

US Open 2016 Men’s Finals: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka Preview, Predictions

The 2016 U.S. Open began without five-time champion Roger Federer and saw numerous top seeds like Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic sent home earlier than expected. With each passing round, the twists and turns piled up higher and higher. Reigning champion Novak Djokovic has experienced most of that drama. Entering New York with injury concerns severe enough that his team debated whether or... 

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