Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: Ranking the Trio After Wimbledon

By winning Wimbledon last Saturday, Novak Djokovic altered the paradigm of modern-day tennis by becoming the first man not named Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal to hold the No. 1 ranking since Andy Roddick lost it on February 1, 2004. The Djoker has put together a season for the ages—a 48-1 record so far, the only blemish a semifinal loss to Roger Federer at Roland Garros.  Rafael Nadal has... 

U.S. Women’s Open Golf 2011 Preview: Paula Creamer Exclusive Interview

For Paula Creamer, it was another Sunday in contention at a major. As I stood near the first tee at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY, hundreds of golf fans surrounding the area just below the clubhouse were jockeying for position, hoping to catch a glimpse of the LPGA Tour’s most popular player. Decked out in her signature pink Adidas garb, Creamer—aka The Pink Panther—smiled,... 

Tiger Woods: Odds on When He’ll Get Back on the Golf Course

We haven’t seen Tiger Woods on the golf course in a while, and honestly, everyone is a little bit sad about that.  His personal problems have finally taken a backseat, and everyone was optimistic that this was going to be the summer of Tiger’s comeback, especially after his near-victory at the 2011 Master’s.  Like him or hate him, golf just isn’t golf without Tiger.... 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic: Who Will Win the U.S. Open?

It’s never too early to begin looking ahead. Sure, the image of Novak Djokovic kissing the Wimbledon Championship trophy is still fresh in our minds, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start speculating about the last Grand Slam tournament of the year.  This one may, in fact, be the hardest to predict. The main contenders for the 2011 U.S. Open are, of course, Roger Federer, Rafael... 

Copa America 2011: 5 Reasons to Watch the Summer’s Best Football Tournament

This summer’s best soccer tournament is underway, but it’s in Argentina, not Germany. While the Women’s Wold Cup in Germany has been garnering most of the media attention here in the United States (probably because the US has a chance at winning the tournament), some of the best male soccer players in the world have gathered in Argentina for the 43rd Copa America. The Copa America... 

Novak Djokovic: 10 Bold Predictions for Him in Wake of His Win at Wimbledon

The Serb has done it all this year, and in winning Wimbledon, done just about everything a tennis player would like to. We have a new No. 1 at the helm of men’s tennis—of that there is no doubt. What lies ahead for our new king? Does his win at Wimbledon mark a high point in his career, never again to be reached, and from which he only has one way—down—to go? Or is this simply... 

Women’s World Cup: US Player Ratings

A week into the 2011 Women’s World Cup, and the US Women’s National Team couldn’t be in a better position then they are right now. There were multiple doubts about the No. 1 team in the world concerning Hope Solo’s injury, defensive arrangements and overall depth coming into the tournament. Two games and six points later, the USWNT stand on top of Group C and safely into the... 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic: A Trivalry in Men’s Tennis

Wimbledon 2011 has stunned us. Novak Djokovic entered it, two weeks ago, something of a third-way favourite for the title, behind obvious champion candidates Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. He finished it yesterday, however, and truly. Novak Djokovic finished Wimbledon off, with yet another high-spun forehand into Nadal’s backhand side to draw the final error on the final point of the Gentleman’s... 

Tennis: 5 Brits in with a Shout After Wimbledon

Although only Andy Murray progressed into the second round and second week of Wimbledon, 2011 heralded the first year in a long time where the lower ranked British players looked to begin bursting through. Many performances during and before the tournament garnered recognition and subsequently national expectation. And although only Murray going past round 2 the future looks bright for Great Britian’s... 

Building the Perfect Tennis Player Featuring Nadal, Djokovic, Federer and Tsonga

Every player has his own strengths and weaknesses. For example, some have blistering forehands but weaker backhands; others have blistering backhands and weaker forehands. Some have a great game but lack the mental strength to really enforce it. So, what would the perfect tennis player look like? Whose forehand would he have? Whose backhand? Serve? Volley? Footwork? All to be answered. By the way,... 

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