Updated Grades for Top Tennis Stars in 2013

The last of the year’s four Grand Slam events has been completed, providing an opportunity to issue updated grades for the top tennis stars in 2013. Things are starting to come into focus, with Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal establishing themselves as the top players this year. But does either deserve an “A+” for their work this year? Our grades are based on 2013 competition only.... 

2013 US Open Tennis: Final Report Card for the Top Stars at Flushing Meadows

The final Grand Slam tournament of the year is in the books, providing an opportunity to submit a final report card for the top stars at the U.S. Open. Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal captured their second major titles of 2013 by winning the singles crowns at Flushing Meadows. They got the highest grades, but 10 other players were issued report cards on their U.S. Open showing. Flavia Pennetta was... 

Ranking the 10 Greatest Matches in US Open Tennis History

Three riveting matches the previous two years rate consideration when ranking the 10 greatest matches in US Open tennis history. Serena Williams‘ three-set victory over Victoria Azarenka in last year’s women’s finals, Andy Murray’s triumph over Novak Djokovic in the five-set 2012 men’s final, and Djokovic‘s win in five sets over Roger Federer in the 2011 semifinals... 

Ranking the Greatest Stars in US Open Tennis History

By strict definition, the first U.S. Open was held in 1968, so a ranking of the greatest U.S. Open stars only includes players who played in the Open Era. That excludes such standouts as Bill Tilden and Helen Wills, who won seven U.S. singles titles apiece before pros became eligible to compete. We also left off Rod Laver, who won the U.S. Championship twice but only once in the Open Era. The... 

US Open Tennis 2013: Championship Odds & Predictions for Top Contenders

Three different men and three different women have won singles titles in the year’s first three Grand Slam events, leaving a range of top contenders for the 2013 U.S. Open. The Big Four of men’s tennis seems to have been reduced to the Big Three, any of whom could win the U.S. Open, while two players are considered the favorites to claim the women’s title. The withdrawal of Maria... 

The Most Significant Matches in Tennis History

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon victory carried great significance for the people of Great Britain. But does it rank among the most significant matches in tennis history? In gauging the significance of a match, we gave considerable weight to its historical and social importance. The quality of tennis and the magnitude of the achievement were also factored in to create a list of a dozen matches deemed... 

Best Teenage Prospects in Tennis Today

The child prodigy has virtually disappeared in tennis, making it difficult to identify the top teenage prospects in tennis today. Not long ago, teenagers dominated the sport. Martina Hingis was ranked No. 1 in the world at the age of 16, and Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal and Boris Becker owned two Grand Slam titles apiece while they were still in their teens. Today, there are no teenagers ranked among... 

The Worst Tennis Parents of All Time

Choosing the worst tennis parents is a challenge in a sport where players’ mothers and fathers have gained notoriety for their repulsive and exploitative behavior. Three of the 10 people mentioned in ESPN’s list of “sports’ most harmful relatives” were the fathers of tennis players. Our list includes parents whose actions either created a negative public image for... 

Ranking the Most Controversial Players in Tennis History

Ernests Gulbis‘ comment to l’Equipe that “tennis today badly lacks characters” is a reminder that the sport has provided a number of controversial athletes over the years. But who were the most controversial tennis players in history? Sometimes players become controversial because of their words or actions. Sometimes they become innocent victims of controversy because of their... 

Ranking the 10 Best Net Players in Tennis Today

Sergiy Stakhovsky’s use of a serve-and-volley game to upset of Roger Federer at Wimbledon rekindled the debate regarding the best net players in tennis today. The volley is becoming a lost art at the highest level, with the powerful baseliners now ruling the game. Stakhovsky’s upset is unlikely to change that trend, but the match at least suggests that net play is not dead. Perhaps... 

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