Tennis: Tommy Haas and His Top 10 Upsets

Tommy Haas has done it again! If 2012 saw Haas upset the legendary Roger Federer, 2013 saw him climb one notch higher.  Novak Djokovic suffered a straight-sets defeat to Haas in the Sony Open, showing that the veteran has not lost his touch. Though his ranking is quite low for a player of his calibre, Haas has shown glimpses of his game that can disturb the top players. Over the last year, Haas... 

The 10 Most Sought-After Tennis Stars on the Planet

Tennis players are always sought-after around the world. Who do you think are the most famous? Whose appearance at a tournament ensures a good turnout and a good collection for the organisers? What matters for the crowd? Is it good tennis skills, great appearances or a bit of both? Can one compare the popularity of tennis stars to that of NBA or NHL stars?  Let us look at the 10 stars who turn... 

Who Will Get Awards If Tennis Had Oscars?

The 85th Academy Awards took place during the last week of February, where a number of performances by multiple artistes were honoured by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. I will not get into the details of the awards, since it is not relevant here. What I will, however, focus on is he performers from the field of tennis (both on the ATP and WTA Tours). If the awards given... 

5 Reasons We’ve Seen Roger Federer’s Last Grand Slam Win

I never thought I will write such an article, but life is never predictable. Tennis and tennis players (forget legends) hardly fall under the predictable category. Roger Federer was one whom everyone around the world adored, and as I write this article, I am dreading the fact that there were will be many who will spew venom at the thought of the title. But the fact is that in the face of Father Time,... 

Tennis: Who Has Best Shot at No. 1 Ranking: Serena Williams or Maria Sharapova?

The first Grand Slam of 2013 is complete, and we had a repeat winner on the women’s side who was not Serena or Venus Williams or Maria Sharapova! Let us read the sentence once again. Did we get it right? Was Victoria Azarenka the deserving winner?  Well, this article doesn’t focus on that aspect but more on the point of who can catch up on the Belarusian. The two contenders... 

15 Funny Images from the Australian Open

The 2013 Australian Open was quite interesting for various aspects, whether it was the quality of tennis on display or the competitive spirit displayed by the players. No matter what, these pictures were funny enough to tickle any serious person. It is usually the veterans who will provide most of the funny moments in any Grand Slam. Will this year be also different? This article is different in one... 

Could Serena Williams Top Her Amazing 2012 Season?

Serena Williams had a great 2012 thanks to her performance at Wimbledon, the U..S Open and the Olympics. Serena literally destroyed her opponents in the second half of the year with her strong performance after the first-round loss at the French Open. After taking the help of French tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena has been able to bring in the much-needed focus that forms a great combination... 

Will Rafael Nadal Hold off David Ferrer’s Charge for No. 4 Spot in ATP Rankings?

Rafael Nadal has moved down the ATP Rankings to No. 4 mainly because of the spate of injuries he has suffered in 2012.  The latest statement, as reported by ATPworldtour.com, mentions that Rafael Nadal will not return for the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha and the Australian Open. This means that his comeback is delayed further—this time by a stomach virus. Rafael Nadal has not... 

2012 Tennis: 7 Players Who Said Goodbye

While 2012 was remarkable in terms of the performances by the top players on both the ATP and WTA Tour, the fans also witnessed few high-profile players who left the Tour. The Tour has become a very high-pressure environment where players have to be on the top not only in their physical aspects, but also in mental strength. It is therefore no wonder that retirement ages are reducing and players who... 

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