Wimbledon 2012: Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray from a Tactical Perspective

There are no secrets between Roger Federer and Andy Murray. After 15 encounters (8-7 in Murray’s favour), neither will expect to spring any real surprises in Sunday’s final. With so little to separate them, what should each player try to do in order to avoid yet more post-final tears? Historically, Federer has been most successful against Murray when he has been able to come out on top... 

Wimbledon 2012: Could Andy Murray Become First British Man to Win Since 1936?

It has been two years since Federer has appeared in a Wimbledon final, but that is not the headline for Sunday as the buzz around the All-England Club surrounds Andy Murray in his first trip to a final at the hallowed grounds. Since Englishman Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1936, a British man hasn’t hoisted the coveted trophy, but the 76-year drought is in serious jeopardy as Scotsman Andy Murray... 

US Women’s Open Golf: Michelle Wie’s Leaderboard Charge Is a Win for Her Sport

Michelle Wie is the Tiger Woods of women’s golf. She doesn’t have the titles—which is disappointing for her—but for her sport, it is of little consequence. She is the talent/player/persona that is going to move the golf needle.  With this in mind, it is easy to see LPGA officials chucking stuff around the room in a celebratory delirium when Michelle Wie started... 

Wimbledon 2012: 5th Title Will Spark Comeback for Serena Williams

After being knocked out in the first round of the 2012 French Open, the first defeat of that kind in her career, Serena Williams stirred up many questions. Several tennis fans said it marked the downturn of her career, and others began to wonder if there was an injury or some other behind-the-scenes force that was taking away her motivation. Nonetheless, about a month later, Williams shut the door... 

World TeamTennis Tips off 2012 Season with Stars and Fun

Sandwiched between the end of Wimbledon and the start of the Olympics, trying to fit between the US Open series and the attention of other sports for the casual fan, the  37th season of World TeamTennis presented by Geico, the brainchild of Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss, will begin anew this coming week  with eight franchises, a rigorous July schedule, the usual smattering of top star... 

Greenbriar Classic 2012: A Look at Big Names Atop the Standings

Webb Simpson is the leader at the 2012 Greenbrier Classic and is one of the few notable names in the top portion of the third-round standings. With Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson surprisingly missing the cut, the lack of star power at the tournament might make fans less likely to watch over the weekend. However, fans who don’t watch the action in the final two rounds will be missing out because... 

Wimbledon 2012 Results: Top Moments from Women’s Final Showdown

No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska gave No. 6 Serena Williams a remarkably tough match. Though it was a valiant effort, it was not enough to stop Williams from winning her fifth Wimbledon title. More than anything, the competitive 2012 Wimbledon final left fans with countless memorable moments. At first it seemed as though Williams was going to cruise to victory. Williams gave Radwanska no room to breathe in... 

British Open 2012: 5 Players to Watch Heading into the Open Championship

After a down-to-the-wire finish at the 2012 U.S. Open, many golf fans are looking forward to the next PGA major, the British Open. Several stars have begun to rise on the greens, and many veterans have showed they are still competitive. Yet others have shown they may be beginning to fall. Even though the Open Championship is a couple of weeks away, here are five players to keep an eye out for as contenders... 

Serena Williams Takes Home Wimbledon Title with Win over Agnieszka Radwanska

Female tennis star Serena Williams has proved once again that her illustrious career is far from over with a huge win at the 2012 Wimbledon tournament. The hard-fought 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Agnieszka Radwanska in the finals now gives the legend five Wimbledon titles in her career and 14 Grand Slam titles overall. While Radwanska was playing amazing and deserves a great deal of credit, Williams... 

Novak Djokovic: Adjustments Djoker Must Make to Win US Open

Novak Djokovic lost to Roger Federer in their Wimbledon semifinal tilt in four sets. Federer controlled the majority of the match, and Djokovic looked like a broken man by the end. Djoker is known as one of the greatest service returners ever, but in this match Federer battered him deep. He forced Djokovic to take deep groundstrokes and neutralized much of his power.  If Djokovic wants to win... 

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