Has Gael Monfils Finally Found the Balance Between Flash and Focus?

Gael Monfils, the tennis world’s ultimate showman, is finally performing the balancing act fans longed to see. After years of dazzling tennis fans with acrobatic shots and defensive wizardry, Monfils seems to have found focus without losing his flash. On Sunday, Monfils defeated Ivo Karlovic  5-7, 7-6(6), 6-4 to win the Citi Open. It was the Frenchman’s first ATP World Tour title... 

Will Rio 2016 Lead to a Nightmare Summer for Tennis Fans?

The 2016 Summer Olympics may impact tennis far beyond the shores of Rio de Janeiro. In fact, a slew of withdrawals from the Olympic Games and other major tournaments could spell disaster for tennis fans.  There’s a growing list of top players who plan to skip the Summer Games for reasons varying from the Zika virus to in-country conflict. Meanwhile, some top players who committed to participating... 

The Most Intriguing Matches to Watch at Davis Cup 2016

The 2016 Davis Cup quarterfinals get underway Friday and although most of the top-ranked players will sit this round out, there will still be some sweet rubbers to watch.  Serbia hosts Great Britain in Belgrade. Neither Andy Murray nor Novak Djokovic will play for their countries. However, Murray did make the trip to cheer his team on.  Watching from the sidelines will be difficult for Murray. The... 

US Open 2016: Early Predictions Post-Wimbledon

The 2016 U.S. Open is less than two months away, and players have a couple of hundred thousand more reasons to get excited. The United States Tennis Association announced Tuesday that singles winners will each receive a record $3.5 million (£2.6 million) in prize money, an increase from $3.3 million (£2.5 million) last year.  But which players are most likely to cash in?  Andy... 

How Many More Grand Slam Titles Can Serena Williams Win?

Serena Williams exhausted plenty of sweat equity in attempts to win Grand Slam title No. 22. Now that she’s done it, how many more Slams can she win? Williams ended her major-title drought with a straight-sets 7-5, 6-3 win over Angelique Kerber on Saturday in the 2016 Wimbledon final. Williams ties Steffi Graf for most Slam titles in the Open era. She’s two major titles short of holding... 

Wimbledon 2016: Winners and Losers from the All-England Club

Wimbledon 2016 produced historical milestones and memorable matches.  Serena Williams and Andy Murray were the biggest winners.  Williams won her 22nd Grand Slam title to tie Steffi Graf for most Slams in the open era. She also won her 16th Grand Slam doubles title. She’s won 14 with sister Venus Williams and two mixed-doubles titles with Max Mirnyi. Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon... 

Case Closed: Serena Williams Is the G.O.A.T. After 22nd Grand Slam at Wimbledon

If Serena Williams had retired with 21 Grand Slam titles, many would consider her the greatest female tennis player of all time. By winning 22, Williams slams the door on the argument. Case closed. She’s the greatest of all time. Williams defeated Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday to capture her seventh Wimbledon title and 22nd Slam overall. She tied Steffi Graf for the most Grand Slam titles... 

Wimbledon 2016 Men’s Final: Milos Raonic vs. Andy Murray Preview, Prediction

Andy Murray can offer Milos Raonic some advice about the pressure of playing for country. The two face off Sunday in the Wimbledon men’s final. On Friday, in the semifinals, Murray defeated Tomas Berdych, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, and Raonic upset Roger Federer, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.  Raonic becomes the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam final. Three years ago, Murray was the first... 

A Familiar Final Foe Is Exactly What Serena Williams Needs to Win Wimbledon 2016

On Saturday, Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams will meet in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year, providing the perfect opportunity for Williams to avenge her loss at this year’s Australian Open and finally secure her 22nd Grand Slam title. Williams put in a nearly flawless performance in her 6-2, 6-0 win over Elena Vesnina in the semifinals, and Kerber defeated Venus Williams,... 

Wimbledon 2016 Men’s Semifinals: Berdych vs. Murray Preview, Predictions

When Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych face off in the semifinals of Wimbledon 2016, it will be a match between guys whose careers fall on opposite sides of that line that separates great players from Grand Slam champions.  In quarterfinals action Wednesday, Murray defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-6(10) 6-1 3-6 4-6 6-1, and Berdych took out Lucas Pouille, 7-6(4) 6-3, 6-2.  It’s Murray’s... 

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