Why Do Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Make Me Think of Dinner?

Why is it I have such a hard time caring about watching Djokovic, Federer, or Berdych play? When I looked at schedules, there was Dubai, Delray and Acapulco. The plan had been to watch Dubai. The big boys were playing and it was the tournament to watch. I turned it on and sat down, and after a few points of the Federer-Gasquet match, I’d just drift off to thoughts of what we were having for dinner.... 

Why Do Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Make Me Think of Dinner?

Why is it I have such a hard time caring about watching Djokovic, Federer, or Berdych play? When I looked at schedules, there was Dubai, Delray and Acapulco. The plan had been to watch Dubai. The big boys were playing and it was the tournament to watch. I turned it on and sat down, and after a few points of the Federer-Gasquet match, I’d just drift off to thoughts of what we were having for dinner.... 

Australian Open Tennis: Ten Reasons Why It’ll Be Federer Vs. Nadal in the Final

And the Australian Open Final is… Raphael Nadal vs. Roger Federer! No, there is not going to be a changing of the guard. No, Murray is not going to finally man up and win one. No, Djokovic is not going get over his string of illnesses and play the inspired tennis that he can play for more than one match. And no, Del Potro isn’t going have a come from behind win.  The only way anyone... 

Australian Open: Power Ranking The 25 Hottest Women in Tennis

As the tennis season is beginning and the Australian Open is upon us I asked a group of friends to rate the hottest female tennis players in the draw, discounting their official rating. Unfortunately I may not have been very clear on what was being rated so the list, as with most things when beer and men are involved may have digressed to a somewhat chauvinistic perspective.  But deadlines being... 

Is It Time For a Fifth Tennis Major? China, Russia, South America…Who’s Next?

Should there be another Grand Slam Tournament? It seems inevitable that tennis will add another Major. The world has gotten smaller yet tennis has grown exponentially. New markets around the world will demand recognition that only a Grand Slam can bring. As well adding a slam will add to tennis’s popularity and if managed properly could be a way to cut back on the number of tournaments required... 

Andy Roddick: 10 Reasons Why He’ll Win Another Grand Slam

Andy has the biggest serve in the business. When his serve is on, and that’s most of the time, it’s untouchable, and he has proven it over and over again. In his historic Wimbledon final with Federer, Andy won an amazing 39 games—most ever in a final. He also has the record for the most consecutive tie—breaks won at 18, and he holds the record for the fastest serves at 155 mph... 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & The Back Story To The Greatest Rivalries In Tennis

Rivalries: All sports have them. They help to raise the game, and define eras historically. They give us someone to cheer for and occasionally someone to hate. What would the Yankees be without the Red Sox, or Ali without Frasier? Tennis is famous for its rivalries, but some of tennis’s best rivalries were great in ways that took them beyond the rectangular white lined court. Here are eight of... 

Australian Open: Finding the Next Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal

The Australian Open looms and the season begins. Nadal is poised to make history, and a reinvigorated Federer is ready to thwart him. Del Porto is returning, Murray and Djokovic are healthy, Roddick has kicked his kissing disease, and Soderling, Ferrer and Berdych are healthy and motivated. It looks to be a stellar year in men’s tennis.   The Australian Open has often been a tournament where... 

Federer/Nadal Reasons Why Their Rivalry Is Better Than Sampras/Agassi

We sports fans love our players, even our eras. We form loyalties based on personal preferences, collections of tangible and intangible factors that, once formed, make us staunch believers. Competition by its very definition is about rivalry, but rarely do we see two players with such surpassing ability appear in the same era. When this does happen it takes a sport beyond its highest pinnacle and redefines... 

Where Tennis Champions Are Made: The Fourth Spot

In sports, making the final four means you are now—officially—part of the discussion. It is the breaking of the metaphorical glass ceiling. The hardest nut to crack, and the first step to attaining the golden ring. Whether it’s basketball, surfing, tennis or football, reaching the final four means to have succeeded. The checks get bigger, groupies are hotter, your opinion matters,... 

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