Roger Federer Missed Best Chance He’ll Ever Have to Capture 18th Grand Slam

With his semifinal defeat to Marin Cilic at the 2014 U.S. Open, Roger Federer surrendered what will surely be his best shot at winning an 18th Grand Slam title and putting even more distance between himself and Pete Sampras. Cilic went on to beat Kei Nishikori in the final, somewhat softening the blow for Federer. However, he must be kicking himself having let a golden opportunity slip through his... 

Power Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Players After the 2014 US Open

The 2014 U.S. Open final was a lopsided and forgettable competition, as Marin Cilic defeated Kei Nishikori to cap off his surprising title. But it was an entertaining fortnight that featured more twists and turns than an Agatha Christie novel. It also shook up the ATP Rankings and portends even more shifting in the near future. Yes, old stars like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are... 

US Open 2014: Final Grades for Top Stars at Flushing Meadows

Serena Williams had one of the most dominant performances in U.S. Open history, but was it good enough for her earn an “A” grade, or perhaps an “A+”? Should men’s champion Marin Cilic get a higher grade than Williams based on his surprising run through a gauntlet of seeded players? What grade should No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic get after beating Andy Murray but losing... 

Nishikori vs. Cilic: 2014 US Open Final Run Will Jumpstart Both Players’ Careers

Monday was the first time that Kei Nishikori or Marin Cilic appeared in a men’s final, but it won’t be the last for either player after their emergence at the 2014 U.S. Open. The two met in one of the unlikeliest Grand Slam finals matchups of the past decade, pegging the No. 14 Cilic against the 10th-seeded Nishikori. The lower seed ruled in the final, with Cilic brisking past Nishikori... 

Cilic-Nishikori Final at 2014 US Open Shows Rough Road Ahead for Men’s Tennis

NEW YORK — They figured it out a long time ago in Hollywood and just across the river from here on Broadway: You need a star. It didn’t really matter if a famous actor could act, only if he was famous. Whether that was because of what he did on or off the screen was insignificant. You become a hit by selling entertainment, not Shakespeare. You become a hit by putting big names on the... 

Marin Cilic’s US Open Title Sets Blueprint to Win Grand Slams in Post-Big 4 Era

The plethora of tennis players on the ATP World Tour who have found themselves frustrated and despondent in the era of the Big Four should hang their heads no more.  This week at the U.S. Open, Marin Cilic proved that anything is possible.  The tall and lanky No. 14 seed steamrolled through his final three matches at this tournament without dropping a set. In the all-underdog final, he dismantled... 

FedEx Cup 2014: Burning Questions Ahead of Final Tournament

The FedEx Cup 2014 marathon is nearing its finish. Following Billy Horschel’s victory at the BMW Championship, the final 30-man field is set to tee it up at East Lake for the Tour Championship. As Mike McAlister of PGATour.com wrote: The FedExCup points will now be reset to give everybody in the 29-man field an opportunity to win the FedExCup. But just the top five are guaranteed the opportunity... 

Kei Nishikori’s Future Extremely Bright Despite Loss in 2014 US Open Final

Kei Nishikori‘s run through the U.S. Open was, to put it mildly, eventful. This was Mike Tyson’s Punch Out and he was Little Mac, ascending through better and better opponents before ultimately losing to a Marin Cilic who possessed a haymaker, knockout blow. Many players run into hurricanes on the court and like the real thing, they always have names. He survived Hurricane Cilic beaten... 

Erick Torres and the 5 Mexico Players with a Point to Prove vs. Bolivia

Mexico’s goalless draw to Chile was more than just the first step toward Russia 2018. It also provided some footballers with the chance to wear “La Verde” for the first time; others will get their shot on Tuesday vs. Bolivia. Coach Miguel Herrera knows that some of the footballers who helped him restructure El Tri in the past World Cup won’t be available in four years. So there’s... 

US Open Tennis Prize Money 2014: Updated Purse Payout for New York

Marin Cilic‘s life is about to change in more ways than one.  First and foremost, his name is now forever etched into tennis history. He aced his way past Kei Nishikori in three easy sets at Flushing Meadows Monday night, capturing the 2014 U.S. Open title 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Just the second player not named Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray to win a Grand Slam in the... 

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