2012 Tennis: Funny Images That Will Stay in Your Mind

We were lucky to have watched tennis at its best in 2012. There were spills and thrills galore, but we also witnessed some funny moments in the year. Of course, not all of those moments were funny to the individual(s) involved, but it was good to see that everyone had a laugh about it later. It is not just the veterans or the unknown players who were funny, either. Leaders like Roger Federer and Novak... 

Roger Federer: Predicting When the All-Time Great Finally Loses His Touch

Roger Federer did well in 2012, compared to earlier years when he was overshadowed by his rivals.  Federer reached the No. 1 position once again (though he lost it to Novak Djokovic by the end of the year) and won yet another Wimbledon crown in a year when he won six titles overall. The question on everyone’s minds then is whether Federer will continue his resurgence in 2013 and take his... 

Maria Sharapova: 5 Reasons Why She’s Overrated at No. 2 Ranking

Maria Sharapova was in the limelight in 2012 thanks to her rejuvenated game. She managed to complete her career Slam thanks to her win in the French Open. Because of her consistent performances in the tournaments that mattered, she finished the year ranked at No. 2. But, is she really good for the position? It’s no wonder that she pulls in the crowd as well as troubles all the players in the... 

Tomas Berdych Is the Player Most Likely to Have a Majors Breakthrough in 2013

Tomas Berdych finished 2012 just outside the Top Five in the ATP Tour rankings. His time is due in 2013 when he is most likely to have a majors break. Why? Many reasons. It is important to note that Berdych has spent 2012 playing for his country as well as for himself. The year 2013 will be for himself. There are various signs for all to see that suggest Berdych will finally make the transition to... 

Why Serena Williams Should Be No. 1

If there was an alien watching the women’s tour from the month of June, it would be surprised at the rankings released by the WTA Tour after the Year-ending tournament. Serena Williams is ranked third while the first two slots are occupied by Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova! This definitely does not make sense in the mind of many fans of the WTA Tour! I am not sure about you, but I feel... 

The Best Prospect for Each Tennis Power Country

Who are the power countries of tennis? Are they the ones who perform well in the Davis Cup regularly? The Davis Cup site has the rankings of countries displayed here—it is a good indicator of the depth of the countries’ strength in the game. Though most of the top players compete for their country, it is not a guarantee that everyone will sign up. Hence, though the list gives a good feeler... 

The Most Improved Players of the ATP Circuit in 2012

Tennis in the 2012 season has been interesting and varied so far. Not only did we have four different champions in the Grand Slams, things have looked up for the younger generation as well. There have been quite a few players who have improved their showings from their previous season. Most of them seemed to start the season well and then not able to retain their steam for the rest of the year. Some... 

Tennis 2012: Numbers to Daze You

Numbers rarely tell a story, they say. Unless you go beneath the surface and look at the factors driving them. In the tennis season that went past, there were quite a few statistics that were amazing, to say the least. These numbers may not be repeated in the coming future but that does not deter us from looking back and wonder how they came to be. Will we ever get such numbers again? Maybe. Maybe... 

Tennis 2012: Most Jaw-Dropping Moments from This Past Season

2012 saw tennis in different avatars, all of them enhanced the global status of the sport. There were highs and lows for the players themselves, but the sport remained the winner always. A new Grand Slam champion on the men’s tour while the women’s tour had new No. 1 stars, though not everyone was convinced about the logic of the ranking system. No. 1 or not, players gave their best in... 

8 Predictions for Andy Murray’s 2013 Season After Epic 2012

Andy Murray has had a sensational second half this year, and everyone including him believe that this is just the start of a bigger journey. Having won the Olympic gold medal, Murray was on a high after avenging a defeat to the same opponent (Roger Federer) couple of weeks earlier on the same surface (Wimbledon). This momentum carried forward to the Flushing Meadows, where Murray was at his best tennis-wise... 

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