Rafael Nadal: What Would a Win at Wimbledon 2011 Mean for His Legacy?

With each passing year and each Slam win, Rafael Nadal's legacy as one of the all-time great players in tennis history continues to grow.  With his most recent win at Roland Garros over Roger Federer, he has finally hit what I like to call "The Legends Plateau."  This is the moment when you amass 10 Slam titles or more.  When you reach this level of success in your career, your legacy... 

The Open Era: The 20 Greatest Grand Slam Matches of All Time

The Majors, the Grand Slams, The Big Four.  These are some of the names we hear when people talk about the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and The U.S. Open.Throughout the years since the open era began in 1969, we have been witnesses and privy to some of the greatest matches ever witnessed on a tennis court.The Grand Slams bring out the best in players.  They are playing for the... 

Men’s Tennis: It’s 7th Heaven As Rafael Nadal Reigns Once Again in Monte Carlo

And so it begins.  Like a pendulum swinging one direction, the inevitable shift of momentum starts almost the moment the first ball hits the dust on the hallowed courts above the Mediterranean, in Monte Carlo. For Rafael Nadal it wasn't the same as a year ago.  Then, he raced through the draw, losing a mere 13 games en route to the finals where he eviscerated compatriot Fernando Verdascoe... 

Roger Federer and the Mono Myth of 2008

Mononucleosis is a serious thing, or at least it can be. However, there is a big misconception among most people that having mono means a year-long fight filled with debilitating fatigue, fever, weight loss, etc. Most people are wrong. Not about the symptoms or their debilitating effect, but about the length of time that most bouts with the virus last. While there are certainly extreme cases of Mono... 

Roger Federer and the Mono Myth of 2008

Mononucleosis is a serious thing, or at least it can be. However, there is a big misconception among most people that having mono means a year-long fight filled with debilitating fatigue, fever, weight loss, etc. Most people are wrong. Not about the symptoms or their debilitating effect, but about the length of time that most bouts with the virus last. While there are certainly extreme cases of Mono... 

Creating a Monster: Negativity the Core of Andy Murray’s Problems?

Once again Andy Murray collapsed on the biggest stage at this year's Australian Open.  This time it wasn't immortal legends like Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal standing across the net, but a fellow young player he's had relatively good success against in Novak Djokovic.Sadly the result was the same.  A straight sets loss, and not even tight sets where it was obvious that only a few shots made... 

Rafael Nadal: Why 2011 Is the Most Pivotal Year in His Career

Every player or team in any sport has a window of opportunity.  Whether we're talking about team sports like the NFL, soccer (a.k.a football) and baseball or lone athlete sports like tennis, the window of opportunity is often short.The span of a tennis player's career is dependent on many factors, but barring any career-ending injuries, the ages between 22 and 27 is considered to be their... 

Rafael Nadal: Is He Carving Out His Own Legacy or Chasing Roger Federer?

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.  In the last ten years, these two giants of the game have become synonymous with greatness.  Their rivalry unmatched in both brilliance of play and their stranglehold at the top of men's tennis. For the longest time it was Federer who stood atop of the rankings.  Week after week, year after year, Federer kept his hold firm.  He collected trophies... 

Rod Laver’s Calendar Grand Slam: What Does It Mean In Today’s Game?

The history of any sport is filled with magical moments and hallowed records.  Baseball has the home run record and Ted Williams' 56-game hitting streak.  The Chicago Bulls' 72-10 record is the standard teams strike for every season in basketball. American football has the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season and the Pittsburgh Steelers' record six Super Bowl titles.  There are more,... 

Will Gael Monfils Ever Fulfill His Enormous Potential?

In the pantheon of the greatest pure athletes to ever grace a tennis court, most would probably mention Rafael Nadal at the top of the list, but I believe Gael Monfils beats Nadal by a hair or two. The level of Monfils' athleticism is so high that watching one of his matches almost guarantees a few hours of high-level entertainment, but that doesn't always mean the result is a win. When Monfils was... 

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