Andy Murray: Can He Break Through and Capture a Major Clay-Court Title?

At this week’s Masters Series 1000 event in Monte Carlo, all eyes are on the top two seeds, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. No. 3 seed Andy Murray, however, aims to make sure he isn’t overlooked as he goes for the first clay-court title of his career. Will Monte Carlo be the place for him to pull off that feat? Over the years, as he’s solidified his standing among the ATP World Tour’s... 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic: Who’s Best at Coming from Behind?

In my previous article, I asked who’s the best front-runner among today’s top four. The answer was not Roger Federer, but Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray, depending on definition. Today, I ask who’s best at coming from behind. Again, this is a category where we have certain expectations. Many fans and pundits alike will say that you can never count out Nadal, no matter the score. This... 

10 Most Hilarious Overhead Blunders in Tennis History

In tennis, one shot everybody wants to hit is the overhead. It is the shot that proves to be the closer, and it allows one to finish the point with one strike. The overhead is viewed as an easy shot for the most part, but sometimes, putting the ball away is not so simple. People can miss badly or even whiff entirely. I personally believe the serve is much easier. Even though there’s only one... 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic: Who Is Not a Dual-Surface Master?

Roger Federer has set the standard for Grand Slam victories, and has been pursued by rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But while each of the big three has proven his dominance in winning Slams and holding the No. 1 ranking, a closer examination shows that only Federer has been able to dominate on two surfaces. In addition, there are a handful of other legends who also showed greater dual-surface... 

Rafael Nadal: Why Clay Court Season Will Springboard Him to Wimbledon Title

English playwright David Storey once eloquently stated, “self-confidence is the memory of success.” In 2012, what Rafael Nadal needs more than anything else is confidence.    How might this confidence be obtained you may be asking?  The answer is winning.  And not just winning over anybody on any surface but winning against Novak Djokovic on clay. Let’s take a... 

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Monte Carlo Masters: A Tournament Preview

It bodes well that Roger Federer hasn’t made the trip to the Monte Carlo Masters because, with the uncertainty that surrounds this first big tournament of the European clay court season, it would have been a certainty that he wouldn’t go home with the title. The obvious favorites for the Monte Carlo crown are unsurprisingly Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with the latter player... 

Ivan Ljubicic Retires from Tour: A Look at Some of His Career Highlights

Today, 33-year-old Ivan Ljubicic from Croatia retired from the ATP tour. It was known that he would do so at his home tournament, Monte Carlo, this year; the question merely was how far he would go in the tournament.  In the end, his 15 years on the ATP tour ended when he lost in the first round against countryman Ivan Dodig, 6-0, 6-3. That marks a fitting passing of the torch to a countryman... 

The Attack of the Newcomers: US Open National Playoffs Season

Starting May 19 through July 3, the US Open National Playoffs will be starting up in 13 different states in the United States. This is the time for those Grand Slam thirsty juniors to move up and attempt to create a spot in the US Open. Ryan Harrison started off playing in these playoffs, as well as other men and women on the tour. It is a great way for those youngsters to be noticed, gain experience,... 

Sara Errani: Will She Be This Year’s Grand Slam Surprise Winner?

The finals are set at the WTA Tour stop in Barcelona, Spain, as Italian Sara Errani will face off against Dominka Cibulkova of Slovakia. Errani has won nine straight matches on clay over the course of the past few weeks and is shooting for her second title of the season, having already captured the singles crown in Acapulco. That win was Errani’s first since 2008, a year that saw her net two... 

Colt Knost Gets Chance to Finally Break Through on the PGA Tour

Five years ago, a golfer named Colt Knost from Southern Methodist University (SMU) made a daring decision. The young man, who had won the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Amateur Public Links earlier that year, forwent invitations to the first three major championships of 2008 and instead turned pro. The decision, much scrutinized at the time, finally seems to be paying off. Knost finds himself just one shot... 

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