Teenage Tennis Players with the Best Chance to Become Grand Slam Champions

Teenage Grand Slam champions went out of style with Johnny Mac (John McEnroe) short shorts. These days, 30-somethings and players in their late 20s dominate Grand Slams and the Top 10 in men’s and women’s tennis. Winners of the 2016 U.S. Open, Stan Wawrinka, 31, and Angelique Kerber, 28, are playing their best tennis late in their careers. So when discussing teen phenoms, it’s... 

Argentina’s Davis Cup Hopes All On Juan Martin Del Potro Whether He Plays or Not

The Tower of Tandil, Juan Martin Del Potro, will cast a long shadow over Argentina’s hopes against Croatia in the Davis Cup final in November.  Argentina has never won a Davis Cup championship, and whether it does depends largely on Del Potro—the country’s best and most feared player. Last Saturday, Del Potro defeated Andy Murray in a five-set classic to help lead Argentina... 

2017 Australian Open: Early Odds After the US Open

Stan Wawrinka and Angelique Kerber probably haven’t even found a permanent place to showcase their new U.S. Open trophies, and yet some betting websites already have odds out for the 2017 Australian Open. According to Oddschecker, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are the favorites to win in Melbourne, despite their losses at Flushing Meadows. Kerber, the new No. 1 on the WTA Tour, will be the... 

US Open 2016: Winners and Losers from the Flushing Meadows

Stan Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion. Angelique Kerber is the new No. 1 on the WTA Tour and Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, the most dominant players in the past three years, left Flushing Meadows battered and defeated.  Those are just a few of the winners and losers from the 2016 U.S. Open.  Wawrinka’s win capped a tournament that included Djokovic’s inexplicably... 

Stan Wawrinka Moves Out of Roger Federer’s Shadow with US Open Title

Three years ago, Stan Wawrinka played in the shadow of compatriot Roger Federer. A perennial runner-up, Wawrinka was that other Swiss guy who would give Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic fits in the quarterfinals and semifinals, only to fall short again and again. After Sunday, Wawrinka is seemingly destined for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. On a hot humid evening at Flushing Meadows,... 

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

Angelique Kerber capped off the best week of her career with a win over Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at the 2016 U.S. Open. Kerber bagged her second Grand Slam trophy and the No. 1 ranking. “All the dreams came true this year,” she told the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium during an ESPN broadcast.  Kerber dethroned Serena Williams from a perch she held for a record-tying 186 consecutive... 

Novak Djokovic Is Again ATP’s Last Man Standing After Bizarre US Open Semifinal

Novak Djokovic‘s peculiar run at the 2016 U.S. Open turned bizarre early in his semifinal match against Gael Monfils. Still, Djokovic emerged on top, the same as he’s been for the last two years.  Whether it’s competing for a calendar Slam or surviving Monfils‘ odd antics, Djokovic has become the singular constant on the ATP World Tour. So often he’s the last man... 

US Open 2016 Women’s Final: Pliskova vs. Kerber Preview, Predictions

The 2016 U.S. Open women’s final features a player who will be the WTA Tour’s new world No. 1 against a first-time Grand Slam finalist.  Angelique Kerber, the provisional No. 1, defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3, while Karolina Pliskova upset Serena Williams 6-2, 7-6 (5) in semifinals action Thursday night at Flushing Meadows, New York.  At age 28, Kerber becomes the oldest... 

Stunning Loss Means Andy Murray Can’t Close Gap on Novak Djokovic

After a stunning defeat to Kei Nishikori, Andy Murray finds himself stuck with the familiar refrain uttered by many who fall short in their sports endeavors: Wait until next year.  Nishikori defeated Murray 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the 2016 U.S. Open, ending Murray’s bid to overtake Novak Djokovic in the ATP World Tour singles race for most points this... 

US Open 2016 Women’s Semifinals: Kerber vs. Wozniacki Preview, Predictions

The semifinal match between Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki pits a would-be No. 1 against a former top-ranked WTA Tour player. Kerber, 29, defeated Roberta Vinci 7-5, 6-0 and Wozniacki, 26, demolished Anastasija Sevastova 6-0, 6-2 in quarterfinal action Tuesday at the 2016 U.S. Open.  Once ranked No. 1 for 49 consecutive weeks in 2011, Wozniacki is currently No. 74 after... 

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