Roger Federer: Comparing Him to the Top 10 Men’s Tennis Players Ever

In over a century of judging the hits and misses of men’s professional tennis, tournament rules have come and gone. Styles of play rose and fell with the passage of time. Technology has increased speed, spin and accuracy as rackets evolved and athletes became bigger, stronger and faster. In light of constant evolution, it becomes difficult to compare players from one generation to the next because... 

Rafael Nadal: 5 Solid Reasons He Should Win the 2011 French Open

There are not many who would dispute the fact that Rafael Nadal is the greatest ever to play tennis on the red dirt…at least so far. The only man who may have been as dominant during his own era was the legendary Bjorn Borg, who walked away from tennis at age 26. Since 2005, Nadal has lost only six matches on clay. In 2005, Nadal lost to Russian Igor Andreev in the quarterfinals of Valencia.... 

Tennis Legend Ivan Lendl: Could He Stop Andy Murray’s Free Fall?

These days Andy Murray walks onto the tennis court a defeated man, ready to receive the next dose of humiliation. While this does not appear to be the case on the surface, mentally Murray appears to be in no man’s land—in danger of sinking completely from sight as he begins another journey onto the porous red clay of Europe. Since he moved into the top five in September of 2008, the Scot... 

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal: Who Will Win the Ratings Game?

We all aspire to be No. 1 in something. For most it means attaining an enviable status like being the best-looking or the richest. In sports, however, it is being the best there is—like winning the World Series or the Super Bowl.  In tennis, it means being ranked No. 1. Since 1973, 24 men have been ranked No. 1 for varying degrees of time.  Currently there is a new player hoping to... 

Andre Agassi to Andy Roddick: A Decade of the Best Hits at the Sony Ericsson Open

The blueprint for the Sony Ericsson Open existed long before the tournament materialized as part of the tennis landscape in the United States––more specifically in Miami. The man who pursued the dream and saw it through to its often-complicated conclusion was Butch Buchholtz, a former tennis pro who toured with such notables as Pancho Gonzalez and Jack Kramer back in the 1960s. On February... 

Rafael Nadal, World’s No. 1, Will Be King of the Mountain for How Much Longer?

Men’s tennis hierarchy is ruled by a complex system of ranking points. This is why players are relentless on court, fighting for the maximum number of points available in each tournament. Being in the top 10 in men’s tennis brings money, fame and fortune plus an advantageous starting point in each tournament. Since the inception of the ATP ranking system in 1973, 24 men have held the No.... 

Serena Williams to Jelena Jankovic: The Last 10 Divine Divas at Indian Wells

The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells gets underway starting March 7. It is easy to see that the 36-year-old tournament has grown into a major attraction for tennis fans in this country as the stands and grounds become packed with spectators each year when March rolls around. Some tennis aficionados have grown so enamored with the annual event, they now call it California’s version of a fifth... 

A Decade in the Desert at Indian Wells: The Last 10 Men’s Champions

The BNP Paribas Open, a Masters Series 1000 Tournament held annually, has a rich and storied history. Staged at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, the setting is lushly picturesque with its 12 courts bathed in the warm California sun. The tournament’s roots go back to 1976 with its name changing as often as its sponsors. The popular tennis event, however, had its beginning at its current Indian... 

Deconstructing No. 1: The Top 16 Women Who Dominated on the Tennis Court

Points given in a WTA sponsored tennis tournament are used to calculate a players ranking and who ultimately is the No. 1 player on the women’s tour.  Points gained are totaled for one year. Then as the event rolls around again on the calendar, the points earned last year fall off and new points won replace them. Various tournaments have different point values with the slams offering the... 

Deconstructing No. 1: The Top 16 Women Who Dominated on the Tennis Court

Points given in a WTA sponsored tennis tournament are used to calculate a players ranking and who ultimately is the No. 1 player on the women’s tour.  Points gained are totaled for one year. Then as the event rolls around again on the calendar, the points earned last year fall off and new points won replace them. Various tournaments have different point values with the slams offering the... 

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