Top 5 Masterclass Performances of the Second Half of 2013

This year has seen many great tennis matches and moments take place. 2013 has been a season marked by sheer dominance by the world’s top three players, which is why the few times they were upset, it was nothing less than a spectacular sight to see. What we define as a “masterclass” performance in the tennis world is this: Little to no trouble on serve, domination in baseline rallies... 

The Most Dominant Players on Every Surface in Tennis History

Many players have come and gone in the sport of tennis, but it seems some legends’ records will never be beaten. And with the sport being unique, in that there are several court surfaces, it makes the game even more challenging and difficult to shine. Throughout tennis history, some winning streaks and dominant performances have defined a particular age or generation. On the ATP World Tour website,... 

Rogers Cup 2013: Final Grades for All the Top Stars

The 2013 Rogers Cup was definitely a spectacle to watch and experience. All the top stars came in with goals and attempted to reach hard-fought success. Some new players and dark horses made statements all week, taking those top athletes off their game and sending them home early on. Surely, the event will not be entirely indicative of what will occur at the U.S. Open, but anything is possible, and... 

The Biggest Surprises of the 2013 Rogers Cup

The 2013 Rogers Cup was an amazing event that many fans surely enjoyed. With a few big names such as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Roger Federer withdrawing from the event early on, it was looking to be a less important tournament. Nevertheless, it was a week full of surprises and many dark horses saw their ways through to victory. Though Rafael Nadal winning an ATP 1000 title is no surprise (he is the all-time... 

The Most Media-Savvy Stars in Tennis Today

With the game of tennis constantly evolving with technology, there is more depth to the top players than just their tennis skills. And with their fanbases growing exponentially, they need to be able to connect with them in order to preserve their images as role models and icons. The top stars in tennis are always great to see on the court and in interviews, but it is what they do and say off the court... 

10 Retired Stars Who Would Be Dominant Players Today

Tennis has dominant players in both the men’s and women’s games. But one day they will retire, and the challenge is to predict the players who will take their places. But there are a few retired players out there who are young and good enough to compete at a high level on tour. They retired because they had had enough of the competition, no longer felt able to compete at the top level,... 

Ranking the 10 Most Powerful Servers in Tennis Today

As the modern game of tennis becomes more technologically advanced, players must adapt to more vicious serves. These serves are the results of strength, height and quick action in the arms of the top athletes. This list of powerful servers is mainly based on power and the angle at which the ball picks up off the court, but it also considers precision and spot serving. Sadly, I had to leave a few incredibly... 

Players Most Likely to Record a Major Upset at the 2013 US Open

The 2013 U.S. Open is drawing closer in the summer swing, and though the draws are not determined yet, there is no doubt that all players will have tough roads in the championship. The top of the men’s game seems to be in a small state of confusion, while the up-and-comers are starting to pounce on their opportunities. It may not be easy to label any particular player as a definitive favorite... 

Blueprint for the Perfect Tennis Player

There are many incredible tennis players in the world, and still, none of them are perfect. However, some can be the best in the sport at certain times of the year and can also possess the greatest particular shot as a weapon. The men in the Big Four (or five) are certainly among the best in terms of fitness, while some players can be the best in other regards, such as Jerzy Janowicz and his drop shot. In... 

Ranking the 10 Most Overrated Players in Tennis

As the game of tennis continues to change with each season, the media has to figure out who the subjects of the spotlight could be ahead of time. However, some players are incredibly overhyped and do not achieve any great results at all. They may have great shots and talent but are very inconsistent or lack mental games entirely. U.S. commentators and reporters are very quick to jump on stories about... 

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