Ranking the Most Clutch Players in Tennis History

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon victory in front of British fans pleading for a home-country champion demonstrated his ability to perform in a pressure situation. But does that place him among the most clutch players in tennis history? Being a clutch performer means playing at the highest level in the biggest matches when the pressure is greatest. In rankings the 16 most clutch players we relied heavily... 

Ranking the 10 Most Underrated Players in Tennis

Before David Ferrer gained acclaim for reaching the 2013 French Open finals, he was the most underrated player in tennis. Then, until Andy Murray received an avalanche of publicity for winning Wimbledon, many considered him the most underrated player.  Now we have to dig a little deeper to uncover undervalued players. In this subjective undertaking, we attempted to find players who deserve more... 

The One Loss Each of Tennis’ Top Stars Will Never Forget

Even the best players in the world have at least one loss that haunts them, one they will never forget. A number of today’s stars suffered humbling losses in the 2013 Wimbledon tournament. It makes you wonder whether any of those defeats ranks as the toughest loss in that player’s career. We chose 10 current tennis stars and attempted to pinpoint the one loss that would be the most difficult... 

Ranking the 10 Most Dominant Seasons in Tennis History

Novak Djokovic had an outstanding year in 2011, winning three of the four Grand Slam events, but was it among the most dominant seasons in tennis history? Was that more dominant than Roger Federer’s 2006 accomplishments?  It should be understood that the phrase “most dominant” has one subtle but important difference from the word “greatest.” Greatness takes into account... 

Ranking the 10 Best Rivalries in Tennis History

The rivalry involving Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer may be waning, but does it still deserve to be ranked among the 10 best rivalries in tennis history? Perhaps it’s been surpassed by the current competition between Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who met in four consecutive Grand Slam finals, ending with the the 2012 Australian Open. What about the budding rivalry between Djokovic and Andy Murray,... 

Ranking the 10 Most Skilled Players on the ATP Tour

The most skilled male players are not necessarily the best players on the ATP Tour, and vice versa. Being skilled is certainly an important aspect of achieving tennis success, but attributes such as athleticism, power, endurance, decision-making, confidence, experience and will also play vital roles. For our purposes, we define skill as an ability to manipulate the ball and a point with a wide range... 

Ranking the 10 Most Epic Matches in Tennis History

Was Novak Djokovic’s thrilling, five-set victory over Juan Martin del Potro in the Wimbledon semifinals among the 10 most epic matches in tennis history? Perhaps Andy Murray’s victory in the finals deserves a spot on the list since he became the first British man in 77 years to win a Wimbledon singles title. “Epic” means different things to different people. For the purposes... 

Ranking the 10 Most Unlikely Wimbledon Winners in History

Marion Bartoli’s victory in the women’s singles final at the All England Club raises an obvious question: Was she the most unlikely Wimbledon winner in history? Before the tournament began, few would have picked the 15th-seeded Bartoli, who, at 28, had never won a Grand Slam singles event and seemed to be past her prime. However, a number of other men and women have defied expectations,... 

The Most Memorable Matches in Wimbledon History

Wimbledon and the All England Club have fostered more than their share of unforgettable moments. A surprising result, a historic occurrence, a touching moment or sheer tennis excellence can etch a particular match into your memory. Selecting the 12 most memorable Wimbledon matches obviously is a subjective assignment, with debate inevitable. We tried to avoid having any player included in more than... 

Wimbledon Tennis 2013: Championship Odds and Predictions for Top Contenders

French Open champions Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are the hottest players coming into Wimbledon, which starts Monday. But the outlook for those two on the grass of the All England Club is very different. Friday’s draw will be much more significant for the men’s event than for the women’s tournament. Nadal is ranked only fifth at the moment, and he will be seeded No.... 

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