Roland Garros 2013: Why Roger Federer Has a Better Chance to Win Than Ever

It is a known fact that the French Open has always been a tough task for Roger Federer. However, this year may be much more significant. Though Federer has won only one out of the past 12 Majors, he may just be primed for his 18th victory with the announcement of this year’s draw, which can be found here. As you can see, the Swiss Maestro’s first two opponents will be qualifiers. Maybe... 

Top 5 Most Entertaining Straight-Set Matches Since 2012

Though many entertaining matches last several hours, points and sets, there is no doubt that some straight-set matches can provide just as much viewing enjoyment. Recently there has been an increasing amount of lengthy, tough matches played across all surfaces. Many matches of the past few years have been historic (examples are the longest Davis Cup match of all time and John Isner’s unprecedented... 

2013 Sony Open: History of Andy Murray and Richard Gasquet

With Andy Murray‘s 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-2 win over Richard Gasquet in the semifinals of the 2013 Sony Open, he will soon face David Ferrer in the championship match. The Scot and Frenchman have had a long history dating back to 2006, wherein Gasquet secured his only straight-set win ever against Murray (6-2, 7-5 in the Masters Rogers Cup semifinals—the highlights for this match are not available... 

Ranking the 10 Most Devastating Serves on the ATP Tour

The serve is the most important factor on the ATP Tour besides consistency. Not only do you need a decent return of serve but you certainly need to be able to hit your spots and get on top of the point as soon as possible when it comes time to serve. This slideshow compiles a list of and acknowledges the top 10 servers in the game that give even the best returners a great deal of trouble. These serves... 

Roger Federer’s 5 Keys to Avoid a Disappointing 2013

Roger Federer has certainly been playing well so far in 2013, especially given the fact that he has only been involved in two tournaments. His Australian Open run was perhaps one of the toughest of his entire career. The Swiss man was stretched to the five-set limit in back-to-back matches for the first time, ultimately succumbing in the second encounter to Andy Murray. But reaching the semifinals... 

Australian Open 2013: Breaking Down Favorites at Melbourne

The 2013 Australian Open, also dubbed the Happy Slam, gets underway on Monday, and the tennis world could not be any more excited. The men’s and women’s draws present breathtaking matches and possibilities, but the man and woman who will win the singles titles cannot yet be determined. The oddsmakers have made smart judgements based on the players’ history in Melbourne in the past... 

Australian Open 2013 Bracket of Roger Federer: Complete Analysis and Review

There is no question that the 2013 Australian Open has already presented the world with an interesting draw. Where the trouble lies is in the bottom half of the draw—particularly Andy Murray’s and Roger Federer’s respective brackets. The oddsmakers placed Federer as the third choice as a favorite to win the title, even before seeing the draw. Now with the draw out, perhaps his chances... 

Can Andy Murray Beat Roger Federer When It Counts?

There is no question that Andy Murray can beat Roger Federer. In fact, he has a leading head-to-head record against the world’s No. 2 superstar. But he trails 0-3 in Majors and only took one set off of the Swiss man in those meetings. If there is one event where he dominated his opponent and did so at an important stage, it would be the 2012 Olympics where he safely took out the weary man on... 

The Most Riveting Points of 2012 from the ATP’s Big Four

There is no question that 2012 was a monumental year for professional tennis. But the quality of the matches may rank among the highest of all time. The ATP’s Big Four were highly successful and split the Majors evenly. Most of the ATP1000s were also captured by these gentlemen. Though Rafael Nadal sat out for the second half of the season, all four of these players had stellar years and... 

Is Rafael Nadal Already an All-Time Great All-Around Player?

Though Rafael Nadal is notorious for being the King of Clay and Roger Federer‘s most emphatic nemesis, he has endured a prosperous career with victories that spanned all areas of the sport. Winning the French Open a record seven times and achieving other remarkable feats on the slow dirt, he has succeeded by utilizing his defensive capabilities and unprecedented lefty spin. Many critics claim... 

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