Ten Reasons Why Maria Sharapova Is the New Favorite to Win the French Open

After years of battling injuries, Maria Sharapova seems to be the healthiest she has been in years. The draw seems to be falling in place for her to make a run for her first grand slam title since 2008. Sharapova’s three career grand slam titles are equal to the rest of the field combined. A win in Paris would give Maria the career grand slam and a spot in the top five for the first time in a... 

Juan Martin Del Potro: Is This Man Ready to Stop Novak Djokovic’s Streak?

Tomorrow evening, central European time, the most enticing match-up of the tournament so far will begin. It’s the third round battle between the man who’s forgotten how to lose and the friendly Argentinian giant, forever troubled by injuries.  Or just No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic vs. No. 25 seed Juan Martin Del Potro. There can be no doubt that Djokovic is the favorite in this match.... 

Novak Djokovic and the 20 Funniest People in Tennis

It’s rare that people in the sports industry get the opportunity to show their true personalities. However, people associated with professional tennis get to show their humorous side quite often. Whether they’re current players, retired players, coaches or commentators, we’re counting down the top 20 funniest people in tennis. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Interview with Ed Tseng: 2005 USTA Pro of the Year and Mental Toughness Expert

“Do you have trouble with…PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE, FOCUS, CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION, or OVERCOMING SLUMPS? There’s a solution…”  Ed Tseng, a leading authority on mental skills in sports and life, an award-winning tennis coach and a sought-after speaker, has spent his life researching solutions to these challenges. He is the author of the book, “Game. Set. Life.”... 

French Open 2011: Can Juan Martin Del Potro Stop Novak Djokovic’s Streak?

Juan Martin Del Potro was at the top of the ATP Tour and was able to win a Grand Slam (US Open) but then fell to a catastrophic injury. He has since re-commenced his journey to the top of the tennis world. On Friday, he will run into the ultimate opponent, Novak Djokovic. Djokovic has much to play for, such as keeping his streak alive (extend it to 41 games) and continuing his journey... 

Rafael Nadal: 5 Reasons His Early French Open Struggles Could Help Later on

Rafael Nadal has had to fight through two tough matches in the opening rounds at the 2011 French Open at Roland Garros. Nadal was surprisingly pushed to a fifth set in the first round by American John Isner. He lost two tiebreakers in the match, both by the score, 7-2. If Isner’s legs hadn’t given out on him in the final two sets, it could have been an even bigger scare for Nadal. In the... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Whose Run Is More Impressive?

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been battling for the entire season. Djokovic has always come out on top. In four ATP World Tour Master 1000 finals, Djokovic is 4-0 vs. Nadal. This week, they entered Nadal’s house, Roland Garros, on the red clay in Paris. Nadal has taken five of the past six titles in Paris, including last year where he didn’t drop a set through all seven matches.... 

2011 French Open: How Kim Clijsters Loss Affects the Women’s Draw

Kim Clijsters 3-6, 7-5,6-1 loss to Arantxa Rus in the second round of the French Open has created a creator in the bottom half of the draw. Clijsters entered the 2011 French Open with a 27-2 record in her last five Grand Slams. She had won three of the last five Grand Slams that she entered and also captured the 2010 WTA end of the year championships Aranxta Rus is playing in only her fifth career... 

French Open Results: Kim Clijsters Is the Most Notable Loser on Thursday

Day 5 at Roland Garros is complete. Sorry, there was no Wednesday edition, but let’s look at the biggest matches from Thursday. Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters and Andy Murray were the biggest names to take the court, with one of them being sent home early. The French Open is claiming one or two big names each day with no ground-shaking upsets yet. As long as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic remain... 

French Open 2011: Key Storylines to Watch on Friday, Novak Djokovic Plays

Basically, tomorrow will be spent waiting for it to be about 5 pm, when Novak Djokovic will take on Juan Martin Del Potro. It’s a game that could grace the later stages of any tournament, had Del Potro not been out with injury and missed out on seeding. Well, before we get overexcited about that, keep an eye on Court Suzanne Lenglen, where Roger Federer will face Janko Tipsaravic, and Caroline... 

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