French Open 2011: Why Rafael Nadal Will Win

Novak Djokovic‘s year has been amazing. Even if he does lose in the French Open—which I believe he will—he will still be remembered for dominating tennis in a fashion only seen with Tiger Woods in golf. Every match Djokovic played was suddenly closely scrutinized; Djokovic played the role of the Miami Heat in the NBA. But even Djokovic himself will say that Rafa is still the King... 

Rafael Nadal: Why He Is the Dominant Player in the Game

For those who love the game of tennis, there are certain names that just roll off your tongue when you talk of the greats of the game. Billie Jean King…John McEnroe…Ivan Lendl…Martina Navratilova…Serena Williams…Roger Federer…Rafael Nadal… In the early 2000s, the world was introduced to a young tennis player from Manacor, Spain. He came on the scene and began... 

French Open Tennis: Novak Djokovic: The Man Who Can

It is unlikely, given the animosity that exists between the two countries, that too many Serbians would take heed of the uttering of an American president. But for Belgrade’s favourite son, Novak Djokovic, Barrack Obama’s “Yes We Can” slogan from the 2008 American Presidential Election should be adopted as he attempts to win his first French Open title. If Djokovic truly... 

French Open 2011 Draw: 10 Underrated Players Seeded Way Too Low

The French Open draw has been announced, and like every year, players promise us fans they are only looking at the first round, even though they have played out a million different possibilities for how the bracket might unfold in their head.  While players size up their draw, we debate which players were seeded too high or too low and even why some players weren’t seeded at all.  The... 

French Open 2011: Party at Roland Garros, Come as You Are

It’s official. This year’s French Open is not about Roger Federer. Was it ever? Except for that little aberration in 2009, with Rafa missing. It centres on that Serbian upstart Novak Djokovic and that muscled monster, Rafael Nadal. Who’s Roger, indeed? So quickly, so easily are 16 Slams relegated to the dustbin. Past glory counts for nothing, it’s form that makes the tournament... 

French Open 2011 Draw: 10 Most Intriguing 1st-Round Upset Possibilities

There is nothing better than Paris during the end of May. The weather is finally warm, the famed outdoor cafe culture is back and, for the next two weeks, the world’s greatest tennis players and best dirtballers compete for two weeks of thrilling clay-court action in tennis’ toughest Grand Slam. The French Open is finally here.  As the first round approaches, numerous questions... 

Will Novak Djokovic Follow in Marat Safin’s Underachieving Footsteps?

One of the regrets I will always have as a tennis fan and aficionado is that Marat Safin, one of the best ever to pick up a racket, didn’t live up to his potential. Safin and Roger Federer were contemporaries and were both brilliant in their trade. They were born a year apart and turned pro in 1997 and 1998, respectively. Purely on skills, they were more or less evenly matched. In fact,... 

Formula 1: Senna and Schumacher: Lucky to Get There or Was It Their Abilities?

When anyone mentions the names Senna and Schumacher nearly everyone begins to talk about the amazing achievements done by Ayrton and Michael. That is logical of course, they won 10 world championships between them and are two of the finest drivers ever to grace the sport of Formula 1. However, this piece is not about those two men. This piece is about the other Senna and Schumacher that have... 

Andy Roddick: 3 Reasons Roddick’s French Open Absence Comes as No Surprise

Andy Roddick has pulled out of the French Open with a shoulder injury that has been nagging him leading up to the tournament. The American has never fared well at the tournament, and it’s another disappointment in a career that showed so much promise so many years ago. Before we look forward to the tournament, it’s time to take a look back at Roddick and examine his absence. The French... 

2011 French Open Schedule: 10 First-Round Matches to Watch for Potential Upsets

For some of the top men and women at the French Open, starting Sunday, the trip to Paris for the year’s second Grand Slam can be over before they know it. Going up against someone with solid clay-court credentials or a rocket serve is usually the last thing a top seed wants to face right off the bat. But that’s the luck of the draw sometimes and not even Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer are... 

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