US Open 2016: Best and Worst Dressed in New York

Serena Williams evoked Wonder Woman when describing to reporters the superhero-looking outfit she wore at the 2016 U.S. Open. Williams’ day and night kits stood out from the color clutter worn by so many players, including her sister, Venus Williams. It seemed as if every color in the Crayola 64 pack of crayons was on display. Many of the outfits had a retro vibe, including the Adidas... 

Has Eugenie Bouchard’s Star Faded for Good?

Two days before her first-round loss at the 2016 U.S. Open, Eugenie Bouchard posted a tweet that drew Serena Williams into a conversation about the Canadian’s commitment to tennis. That tweet reflects where Bouchard finds herself: on the outside looking in at the top-tier players. Bouchard excels at tweeting, uploading Instagram photos and in magazine photo shoots. However, she’s struggling... 

2016 US Open Draw: Complete Bracket Analysis and Review

The 2016 U.S. Open arrives with No. 1 on the line for the women and men in the tournament. Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber and Garbine Muguruza will battle for the WTA Tour’s No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Andy Murray could overtake Novak Djokovic in the singles race for most ranking points earned this year. The quest for No. 1 gets underway Monday, August 29, and the path to retaining or gaining... 

Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Players Heading into the 2016 US Open

The WTA Tour finally has what it’s lacked for much of the last three years: a serious tussle for the No. 1 ranking going into a Grand Slam.  Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber, Garbine Muguruza and Agnieszka Radwanska all have a chance to emerge from the 2016 U.S. Open with the No. 1 ranking.   Realistically, it’s more of a three-woman race between Williams, Kerber and Muguruza.  Kerber... 

With US Open Looming, the Window’s Closing for Anyone to Catch Serena Williams

Angelique Kerber came within one match of ending Serena Williams‘ streak of 183 consecutive weeks at No. 1. It may have been Kerber’s best chance to overtake Williams this season. The U.S. Open could be the last chance.  Karolina Pliskova defeated Kerber 6-3, 6-1 to win the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Sunday. The loss leaves Kerber 190 points behind Williams, who withdrew... 

Andy Murray Quietly Enjoying the Greatest Stretch of His Career

After Andy Murray became the first tennis player to win two Olympic gold medals in singles, the British press raised the idea of a knighthood in 2017. If that happens, Sir Andrew Murray can credit his 2016 season, the greatest stretch of his career.  Beneath all the chatter about Novak Djokovic’s dominance and relevance in the greatest-of-all-time conversation, Murray has quietly put... 

Was Ill-Fated Rio Olympics Appearance a Mistake for Serena Williams?

After a dismal stay in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics, Serena Williams might consider this altered greeting for the standard postcard home: Wish I weren’t here.  Elina Svitolina defeated Williams, 6-4, 6-3, in the third round of the 2016 Games. The loss ends Williams’ gold-medal title defense and brings her tournament to a shocking halt.  Williams and her sister,... 

The Best and Worst Dressed Tennis Players at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Tennis players who participated in the parade of nations during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympics wore the same outfit as their compatriots. However, most tennis players have individual clothing contracts and wear their own kits during matches.  So who wore their country’s colors best?  No player gets to pick the country colors. However, how they choose to wear them separates... 

The Silver Lining in Venus and Serena Williams’ Shocking Olympic Loss in Doubles

Venus and Serena Williams‘ stunning first-round loss at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro may seem like the end of an era. Instead, it’s a silver lining, especially for the former. The Czech Republic’s Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova defeated the Williams sisters 6-3, 6-4 Sunday, handing the three-time doubles gold medalists their first defeat in Olympic competition.  They... 

Is Novak Djokovic Ready to Be the People’s Champion with Federer, Nadal Fading?

Novak Djokovic loves entertaining tennis crowds, and with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal fading from the scene, the spotlight on the Serbian shines bright. But can Djokovic finally play the lead? He’s clearly the No. 1 player. He leads the ATP World Tour in the rankings and this year’s singles race. He’s won five of the last seven Grand Slams. However, in terms of tennis star power,... 

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