Rafael Nadal: Why His Losses to Novak Djokovic Can Be a Good Thing.

Three weeks ago, after Rafael Nadal‘s first loss on clay in a little over a year to Novak Djokovic, some pundits felt that the defeat was a sign of the times—a poignant reminder of the fickle nature of success. That everyone was gunning for his spot at the top of the tennis world should have come as no surprise—in fact, what was surprising was that everyone was surprised. Apparently,... 

French Open 2011 Odds: The 15 Men Most Likely to Win on the Clay

Thinking of wagering a few dollars on the 2011 French Open? Five-time and defending champion Rafael Nadal and red-hot Novak Djokovic are the odds-on favorites, but what dark horse can you throw your money behind in order to get the most bang for your buck? Let’s take a look at the 15 men most likely to win at Roland Garros. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

French Open Draw Analysis and Predictions: Del Potro Won’t Derail Djokovic

For that special breed of us, the tennis nuts who waited with bated breath for this year’s French Open draw, no more waiting is due. The draw was released today, and the French are indeed cooking up something interesting.  This is probably going to be one of the toughest draws for the top seeds in a long time. Finally, a draw that delivers on the promising plot lines of the tennis season... 

French Open 2011 Will Determine No. 1: Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic?

Once upon a time, it all seemed so simple. There were two men who could do anything with a tennis ball, could run rings round the rest of the competition and would divvy up the titles and the top two spots in the rankings between them: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. By the end of 2010, one or the other had topped the tennis rankings for seven years, give or take the occasional flurry of excitement... 

French Open 2011: Men’s and Women’s Draw Preview and Analysis

Two things come to my mind when I think about the 2011 French Open. First, is how incredibly wide open the women’s tournament is. Second, is will we get the dream match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic? The women’s field is even more open than in the past, especially since neither of the Williams sisters are able to play. Many women have their hopes high set on hoisting the trophy... 

2011 French Open: 5 Americans Who Have the Best Shot at Winning the French Open

Now that Andy Roddick has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, are there any Americans that have a legitimate shot of winning the French Open? Highly unlikely. Even with Roddick, it was unlikely that an American would win to begin with. Who are some of the players that we should pay attention to from an American standpoint? Begin Slideshow  Read More →

2011 French Open: Excuses R Us.

HUMOR. In what is destined to be one of the most tightly contested Grand Slam events in recent history, the 2011 French Open is set to leave tempers flying, hopes dashed and emotions running high. 256 singles players will take part in the tournament and 254 will lose. There will be excuses—some will be funny, some will be strange and some will just be downright ridiculous. Here are some of the excuses... 

French Open 2011 Draw: Why the Men’s Draw Sets Up Poorly for Rafael Nadal

World No. 1 and clay-court aficionado Rafael Nadal has entered the French Open tournament six times and has hoisted the trophy five of those times. However, the defending champion has a difficult draw in 2011, and his work is cut out for him if he is going to win his sixth French Open crown. Nadal could conceivably have to go through the three men he would probably least want to see on the other side... 

Titleist Will Now Be in the Hands of Korean Conglomerate

This is oh so very sad. Really sad—it’s like losing an old friend. The Acushnet Golf Company, one of the last bastions of American-held companies, has been sold to a South Korean conglomerate. Fortune Brands, the old owner, said on Friday that Acushnet’s been sold to Fila Korea Ltd. along with the heavy-pocketed partner, Mirae Asset Private Equity, the largest private equity firm... 

Tiger Woods: 3 Reasons Why He Will Surpass Jack Nicklaus’ Record for Most Majors

It’s popular these days to declare Tiger Woods championship-winning career dead and buried. And with good reason—what happened at the Players Championship was really embarrassing and discouraging. And who knows what to make of the durability of his lower body. But that’s not nearly enough to suggest—to me anyhow—that he will fail in his ultimate quest, passing Jack Nicklaus’... 

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