How Much Did Wimbledon Close the Gap Between Serena Williams and Everyone Else?

Wimbledon was a thrilling tournament for many people and players, including frequent favorite Serena Williams. Unfortunately for the American, her run was ended in the fourth round by German Sabine Lisicki. Serena seemed to be in one of the best rhythms of her entire career and was clearly the most dominant athlete on the tour for most of the 2013 season. It seems that these dominant athletes are perhaps... 

Power Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Tennis Players After Wimbledon 2013

The 2013 Wimbledon Championships were an exciting two weeks, and we cannot wait to see what the rest of the season has to offer. Andy Murray took out Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final, but many seeds fell early on in the highly bizarre fortnight. These unusual exits, along with unexpected performances by lesser-known players, means the state of men’s tennis is continuing to change. And... 

US Open 2013: Early Predictions Post Wimbledon

Though the 2013 U.S. Open may be somewhat far away, it is important to analyze how this year’s Wimbledon results may impact performances at the final major of the year. Andy Murray and Marion Bartoli were the champions on the men’s and women’s sides, respectively, and both were very dominant during the Wimbledon fortnight. It is tough to give some of the top players odds right now... 

Wimbledon 2013 Women’s Semifinals: Bartoli vs. Flipkens Preview and Prediction

The upcoming Marion Bartoli and Kirsten Flipkens semifinal is far from the Wimbledon match we expected to see. The 15th and 20th ranked players in the world, respectively, have gotten to this stage by playing immaculate tennis and capitalizing on other top seeds’ exits. Neither of these players has dropped more than one set en route to the semis, and this matchup will be a tough one on both sides. Who... 

Wimbledon 2013: Updated Quarterfinal Odds and Predictions

The quarterfinal matchups are now set for the 2013 Wimbledon Championships. Surely the first week of the tournament shocked many spectators and fans, and we don’t know what to expect for the remainder. With only three potential matches to go in order for the champions to be determined on either side, it is imperative that we analyze the odds of each player taking home the winner’s trophy. I... 

Early Winners and Losers at Wimbledon 2013

Well, the first week of Wimbledon 2013 has not even ended yet and there are already more unusual exits and upsets than we had ever expected to see. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, John Isner and Milos Raonic, among many other seeded players, all lost in the second round or prior. With nearly half of the seeds getting knocked out in just four days, this is already the most historic... 

Rising Stars Ready to Emerge at 2013 Wimbledon

The young, rising stars in tennis are always fun to watch and follow. Some of these men have actually broken through in a few important tournaments, though their successes have not been backed up or steady. At Wimbledon, fortune favors the brave, and some of these rising talents play very heavy, powerful games. Some players have been blessed with good (or at least, safer) first-round opponents while... 

Top Storylines to Follow in the Men’s Draw at 2013 Wimbledon

With the 2013 Wimbledon Championships just a few days away, there are already several questions to be asked. The men’s Big Four (consisting of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray) seem to be in very good shape. Unfortunately, only one of them can win this title, and the favorite is very much unclear at the moment. Some lesser-ranked players are playing sublime tennis on... 

Power Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Players Heading into 2013 Wimbledon

The 2013 tennis season has been thrilling up to this point. The men’s field has seen a slight power-shift in the last couple months, with Andy Murray withdrawing from the French Open, Rafael Nadal dominating the sport and Roger Federer winning just one title (an ATP250 at that) all year. Some other lesser-ranked players have also shown signs of brilliance or have faded completely. As the Wimbledon... 

Serena Williams Beats Maria Sharapova to Win 2013 French Open Title

Serena Williams has defeated her long-time rival Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the 2013 French Open. Though Sharapova put up a great fight all day, her opponent won more of the important points and displayed the more dominating presence. She should look at these two weeks in a positive fashion, as she made back-to-back French Open finals. Her Wimbledon chances are very good... 

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