Ranking the Best Backhands in Men’s Tennis History

Men’s tennis has a long history of great backhands peppering the sport. One-handers, two-fisters, tops and spins have all had their places. Artists like Richard Gasquet and powerhouses like Stanislas Wawrinka represent the current editions of this fine stroke. Before them, though, were five players whose talents ran the gamut of the backhand. Unlike the black-and-white assessments of wins and... 

How Humility Will Help Roger Federer in 2014

Roger Federer has long been followed by signs reading, “Shh…genius at work.” He may want to start replacing those signs with ones simply stating, “Shh…” For Federer, getting out of his own way may be the step he needs to make something of this year. A disappointing 2013 season saw the Swiss star look uncertain. He still sought to be the same old champion throughout... 

Why Stanislas Wawrinka Can Win the 2014 French Open

Now that Stanislas Wawrinka has broken the Grand Slam bubble, the inevitable question arises: Can he win another? He’ll have the chance to answer that challenge at Roland Garros this May. And answer favorably he will. There are many things that work in the new No. 3 player’s efforts. The first is obvious. He has proven to himself that he can win a major. The second is that he defeated two... 

Biggest Obstacles for All of the Top Stars at 2014 Australian Open

The top tennis stars face significant obstacles at the 2014 Australian Open. The strange thing is, none of them are looking at the same challenges. Roger Federer is being betrayed by a limb that he just can’t seem to get under control. Juan Martin del Potro can control himself, but what about the rising temperatures in Melbourne? Finally, Andy Murray is back, but did he bring his back with him? Speaking... 

Which Tennis Stars Will Benefit Most from Faster Courts at 2014 Australian Open

The top tennis stars are saying the courts at the 2014 Australian Open are faster this year. So who will benefit the most? There are two ways to look at this. First of all, there is the look-between-the-ears philosophy. In other words, players only benefit if they truly believe they’re going to benefit. One has to listen to what they are saying about their own chances. For example, according... 

The State of Roger Federer as the Australian Open Approaches

Roger Federer should be in a pretty good state of mind as the 2014 Australian Open approaches. Already his year has begun better than last. The Swiss star chose to prepare for Melbourne in 2013 by arriving there and diving into the first round. He never really acclimated and looked unsteady from the early goings. Both Bernard Tomic and Milos Raonic forced him to tiebreakers, and he was taken to five... 

Best-Case Scenarios for Top Stars of Men’s Tennis in 2014

The top men’s tennis players often tip their hands when it comes to best-case scenarios. Consider the coaching carousel that took place just before the beginning of the 2014 season. Roger Federer called on former world No. 1 Stefan Edberg. Novak Djokovic pulled Edberg’s old nemesis Boris Becker into his team. Their contemporary, Ivan Lendl, still is in Andy Murray’s fold. It’s... 

Ranking the Least Impressive No. 1 Ranked Players in Tennis History

The least impressive No. 1 tennis players in history defied all sorts of expectations. They lost more matches than they won, or they didn’t win at all. Only one managed to actually hoist a trophy during his reign at the top. One player didn’t even go to a single tournament while ranked No. 1. Not one. When ranking just how memorable these failed efforts were, there are three key characteristics... 

The Hottest Storylines in Men’s Tennis for the Week of October 28

Paris is on the docket this week, but the hottest storyline is still London. For some, the BNP Paribas Masters 1000 is the last chance to get to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in England. For others, that chance has already passed them by. Roger Federer saw a perfect opportunity slip through his grasp in Basel, though this week most likely won’t be so unkind to him. David Ferrer, too, suffered... 

Ranking the Best Left-Handed Tennis Players of the Modern Era

Is it a back-handed compliment to say someone is the best left-handed player of the modern era? Certainly there is more to these great champions than just being good lefties, after all. They are also among the game’s all-time greats. These players have a host of things in common. They have won seven or more Grand Slam events, and claimed more than 50 total titles each. All but one of them were... 

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