Petra Kvitova Catches Slam Fever, Tops the Latest Women’s Tennis Power Ranking

Who has not heard the news? A whole new era is afoot in women’s tennis.  Considering the players who captured headlines and the attention of tennis pundits during the second week of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships, you quickly surmised that the usual suspects were missing in action. Gone was defending champion Serena Williams, who had held the Rosewater Dish aloft four times, hoping that... 

Copa America 2011 Results: 5 Changes That Will Deliver Wins for Argentina

Argentina has struggled in Group A of the 2011 Copa America. The host nation started the tournament with a 1-1 draw with Bolivia, saved by a stunning volley by Kun Aguero late in the match. Up against their toughest group competition in their second match, Argentina were unable to break down Colombia’s defense as the 90 minutes finished in a goalless draw. The Albiceleste entered the tournament... 

Wimbledon 2011 Aftermath: Novak Djokovic’s Time To Dominate Men’s Tennis?

Wimbledon 2011 was Novak Djokovic‘s fifth win in five finals against Rafael Nadal in 2011. The 125th champion of the All-England Lawn Tennis Club has lightning movements, great anticipation and a wonderful game! It was a dream come true for the Serbian, who will now replace Nadal at the summit of men’s tennis.  Djokovic’s first Wimbledon title, second of this very year and his... 

Novak Djokovic and the Biggest Tennis Showmen (and Women) Today

Tennis is often associated with the prim and the proper, the classy and the courteous, the respectful and the reverent.  But the sport has always managed to welcome in players who aren’t so, well…boring.  Some of tennis’s most successful names have been showmen.  Jimmy Connors practiced some wild antics, including giving the finger to line judges and strutting around... 

Roger Federer’s Generation Is Better Than Today’s Tennis Players: An Analysis

“Roger [Federer] managed to [keep up an extraordinary level of play]…because it was a weak era.” -Vijaylakshmi Shetty   Is this true?  As a Roger Federer admirer, I will have to disagree with an emphatic “No!”  Remaining as objective as possible, let us analyze this debated topic.   Rankings: Generation Federer vs. Current Generation As of this week... 

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray: Are They Headed in Opposite Directions?

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were born a week apart in 1987, with Novak being a week younger. They played each other in their junior days and had earmarked the other as their potential biggest rival in years to come, for both of them were aware of the other’s talent and genius. Being very evenly matched in terms of talent, one wonders if they perhaps should have played more Grand Slam finals... 

U.S. Women’s Open Golf 2011: Cristie Kerr Tied for Lead, Day 1 Play Suspended

After only five hours of golf, the first day of the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open at The Broadmoor was over. Play was suspended due to lightning in the area at 12:47 p.m. Less than three hours later, play was called for the day at 3:11 p.m., with only 25 players having completed their first round and 72 players yet to tee off. The No. 2 player in the world, Cristie Kerr, and soon-to-be 19-year-old amateur... 

Roger Federer and the 20 Most Ridiculous Trick Shots in Tennis History

Often we don’t hear much analysis of the match. Instead, we hear things like, “Did you see that shot he made? It was crazy.” That’s why everyone watches sportscenter’s top plays. Fans like to see something that happens once in a lifetime. A shot that will define the athlete’s career. Of course, Roger Federer won’t be only known for his trick shots. He will... 

British Open 2011: 16 Reasons to Pay Attention Without Tiger Woods

Well, Tiger Woods is officially out of the 2011 British Open.  So why should we all watch it? There are a number of reasons. In fact, there may even be more reasons! After all, this is major championship golf! This is exciting stuff, people. The British Open is like my second Christmas. I love to watch these guys play links golf. It is different and exciting! Here at 16 reasons to tune in the... 

Borg-McEnroe Redux: Hall of Famers to Square off in World TeamTennis

Tennis Hall of Famer Bjorn Borg will step in to replace fellow tennis legend Jimmy Connors to face long-time rival John McEnroe in a World TeamTennis match on July 14 at Sportime Randall’s Island.  Borg and McEnroe will compete against each other that night when the defending Eastern Conference Champion New York Sportimes face the Philadelphia Freedoms.  Connors is unable to participate... 

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