Australian Open 2013: Updated Betting Lines for Men’s Singles Winner

We are just two days into the 2013 Australian Open, and though the top of the men’s singles draw still looks untouchable, there have already been a few upsets a little further down the list, as three of the top 25 men’s singles players in the world have been defeated in their first round matches. Now that handicappers have taken a look at the top players in the draw and have seen how they... 

Australian Open 2013: Which Top-10 Seeds Are in the Most Danger?

All but one of the top-10 players in the world are still alive at the 2013 Australian Open. Don’t expect that to last much longer. Save for Sara Errani, tennis’ best emerged from the first round unscathed in Melbourne. The seventh-seeded Erani fell early, sharing sixth-seed Samantha Stosur‘s unenviable fate from the 2012 Open. However, the upsets are sure to start in the second round;... 

Paul McGinley Named 2014 European Ryder Cup Captain

The European Tour has officially announced that Paul McGinley will captain the 2014 European Ryder Cup team. McGinley, Darren Clarke and 2012 Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie had all been considered front-runners for the position. Clarke took himself out of the running earlier this week when he announced that he wanted to concentrate more on his golf and not take on the responsibilities of Ryder... 

Australian Open 2013: Serena Williams’ Injured Ankle Won’t Keep Her from Title

Serena Williams‘ most challenging obstacle at the 2013 Australian Open will likely be the ankle she injured during first-round play, but even that won’t stop her. She showed poise, toughness and maturity fighting through the painful distraction en route to a 6-0, 6-0 rout of Romania’s Edina Gallovits-Hall. I expect her to employ the same qualities throughout the tournament. Williams... 

Australian Open 2013 Schedule: Day 3 TV Schedule, Matches and Bracket Guide

While the bigger names took care of business in Round 1 of the Australian Open, not all of the top seeds were so fortunate. The men’s bracket proved in the first two days that it does not make sense to look ahead. No. 18 seed Alexandr Dolgopolov and No. 19 Tommy Haas both fell on the second day of play.  On the women’s side, No. 7 seed Sara Errani was defeated in straight... 

Serena Williams: What Serena Must Do to Surpass Lofty 2013 Expectations

The expectations that Serena Williams faces in 2013 are truly immense. After losing in the first round of the French Open, Williams has only dropped one match since. Injuries have indeed limited her schedule, but since the last week of May she has won Wimbledon, the United States Open and the gold medal at the Olympics in London. Right now, Williams is the best female player on the planet and the gap... 

What to Expect from Tiger Woods’ 2013 Debut at Abu Dhabi

After a resurgence in 2012 with three PGA Tour victories, former World No. 1 Tiger Woods looks to kick off his 2013 season at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Woods, now the third-ranked player in the world, finished tied for third last year, and is looking to strike once again early in the season. Woods has shown significant improvement since his winless slump that started back in 2010. He seems to... 

Roger Federer’s Semifinal Failures at Australian Open Will Become a Trend

Three years after winning the Australian Open for a fourth career time, Roger Federer is set to begin a disappointing trend at the year’s first Slam. The greatest tennis player of all time, winner of 17 Grand Slams in all, Fed has accomplished nearly everything there is to accomplish in the sport. But at age 31, the Swiss star looks to have seen his best days at Melbourne Park. Fed, the men’s... 

Australian Open 2013: Stars Who Need to Watch out for an Upset in Opening Rounds

As the opening rounds of the 2013 Australian Open continue, the spotlight falls on several stars who could be vulnerable to an upset.  While stalwarts Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Serena Williams appear locked and loaded, a few other high-profile names need to be on upset alert.    Roger Federer (2) vs. Nikolay Davydenko Beginning in the men’s bracket, the legendary Roger Federer... 

Australian Open 2013: Previewing Best Matchups of Day 3

The first couple of days of the 2013 Australian Open have brought about few surprises—to the delight of the fans. The fact that there have been no surprises means the favorites are still in it. Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams—all will live to play another day and fight for the crown in the first major of the calendar year. Here’s a look at some of the best... 

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