Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal: Why Fed’s Fans Are More Supportive

Fans who have been following tennis for the past decade have been fortunate to witness two of the greatest men ever to pick up a racket play against each other and feature in one of the most important rivalries of all time. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are very much alike off the courts. Both are likable characters, have great respect for each other and carry their private lives in a low-profile and controversy-free manner. Most importantly, they are great humanitarians who understand the importance of giving back to the community, running major and important charity activities. On the court,... 

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: Breaking Down the Rivalry

We’ve seen it all in the headlines. Sheer brutality versus unmatched elegance, the unstoppable force versus the immovable object, id versus ego, brains versus brawn…it’s the rivalry in tennis more discussed and more characterized than any other.It has gotten to the point where its fans’ fervor verges on being religious, or worse, akin to the ongoing battle of PC users versus Mac acolytes. The emergence of the Djokovic versus Nadal duopoly has done little to change that, as many still prefer and root to see the two well established champions face off.This article’s... 

Venus Williams: Can She Reach the WTA Top 10 in 2012?

Venus Williams' comeback has started in earnest with a couple of exhibitions played recently alongside younger sister Serena, who knows a thing or two about returning to form.But is Venus poised to emulate Serena and become a Grand Slam contender once again?The older Williams sister was diagnosed this year with Sjögren's Syndrome, a condition that attacks the autoimmune system. She had to withdraw from the final Major of the season, the U.S. Open, before her second-round match. Up to that point, it had already been a season interrupted by injury and ailment as Williams only played three other... 

Rafael Nadal: 10 Things He Needs to Do in 2012 to Regain the No. 1 Spot

4,035.That's the amount of ranking points world No. 2 Rafael Nadal trails Novak Djokovic by at the conclusion of the 2011 season.While that may seem nearly insurmountable considering the level Djokovic has been playing at, Nadal really is in striking distance to overtake him. There are things within his control and other outside factors that could guide the Spaniard back to the top spot in the rankings. The following is a look at some of them.Begin Slideshow Read More →

Davis Cup 2011: The Fire of Spain’s Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer

Amid debates about its popularity and relevance, and how troublesome it is to accommodate, the Davis Cup proved once more that it hits the spot few other tournaments can reach.The final event of the tennis calendar was intensified by an Argentina team wanting this trophy perhaps more than any other nation, having been thwarted in three previous finals.It added spice that they had fallen, at home, to a Nadal-less Spain, the last time they met—and that Spain was this time the hot favorite, back on home soil, on clay.It injected some hope that Argentina fielded its three top players fit... 

The 7 Most Likely Candidates to Break the Big Four’s Stronghold on the Game

A year has passed and positions have been swapped, but the four names at the top of the rankings are still the same. In tennis lingo, they are simply known as the Big Four. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have occupied the year-end top four for the last four years, and the former three have occupied the year-end top three for the last five. No player outside the Big Four has been able to make it into the top three since Djokovic climbed up the rankings in late 2007, and with a few exceptions in the form of Robin Söderling (11 weeks) and Juan Maritin... 

Sporting Quotes: Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini, Novak Djokovic and Others

Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini, Ross Taylor, Ishant Sharma and Novak Djokovic have the best quotes cornered in this edition of What They Said, Really Meant and Definitely Did Not.Blatter is in "seek and destroy" mode as he takes potshots at the English Football Association.Platini is willing to postpone the European season to accommodate the Qataris.Taylor would love to see Chris Martin's bunny Philip Hughes play the second Test.Ishant Sharma warns of mind games Down Under.And Djokovic informs us how he made luck his companion. Begin Slideshow Read More →

Venus Williams’ Wardrobe Malfunction Offers Milan Crowd Extra Show

Venus Williams outlasted her dress in a recent exhibition in Milan, Italy.The tennis great was in the middle of play when her one of the two straps holding up her dress grew fatigued and gave way. Were it not for the quick reflexes of this finely tuned athlete, the Milan crowd would have seen much more than they bargained for.As it is, they got to see an amused and slightly embarrassed Williams walking off the court with her hands doing the job that was vacated by her strap.It is interesting to note that Venus, who has her own clothing line and designs her own outfits, should have this kind of... 

Davis Cup: Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer Among Devastating Duos

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer have staked Spain to a 2-0 lead after the first day of play in the Davis Cup Finals. It was almost to be expected as neither one of the Spaniards had lost a rubber playing on clay. The host nation appears to be well on its way to its fifth title since 2000 thanks to Nadal and Ferrer's play so far against Juan Monaco and Juan Martin del Potro, respectively.Because while the Davis Cup is the ultimate team competition in tennis, sometimes two players can get the bulk of the work done, something that has been seen often over the years. Here's a look at some of the event's... 

Men’s Tennis: 10 Unknowns Who Will Break Onto the Scene and Compete in 2012

Tennis is experiencing a golden age. Never before has the ATP tour seen such depth mixed with such untouchable talent at the top of the game. From Djokovic's magnificent early run, to Federer's speculated demise and late season resurgence, to Nadal's historic dominance on clay and even Murray's struggles to finally win his first major, there have never been many compelling story lines in men's tennis. With a top 20 and beyond that is so talented and battle tested, it will be hard for a new generation of young guns to break into the upper echelon of men's tennis. Here are the relatively unknown... 

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