Stock Watch Update for Novak Djokovic’s Biggest Challengers at 2016 French Open

Novak Djokovic’s long-suffering quest to win the French Open really begins now. After conquering Melbourne, Indian Wells and Miami for 17 career titles, the Serbian superstar packs his bags for Europe and the most important stretch of his future legacy. It’s really now or never for Djokovic in 2016 to finally seize his Holy Grail, the Musketeers Cup that has proven to be a mirage. He’s... 

Will Victoria Azarenka Regain the WTA No. 1 Ranking in 2016?

Watching Victoria Azarenka play like the No. 1 player in the WTA is a study in fierceness. She is locked into each point, moving into position to unload with her heavy, screeching groundstrokes. Every ball gets branded with her intensity, and she’s dictating her offense like a runaway locomotive. Get onboard or get out of the way. Azarenka is back on track and streaking into the clay-court season. There’s... 

Djokovic and Azarenka Dominate Winners and Losers at 2016 Miami Masters

The 2016 Miami Masters was another championship showcase for Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka. They each backed up their titles at Indian Wells to complete the “Sunshine Double,” but just how impressive is this feat? This is only the third time in history that the ATP and WTA both saw a champion sweep these tournaments (1994, Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf; 2005 Roger Federer and Kim... 

How David Goffin Bounced Back to Earn Miami Masters Showdown with Novak Djokovic

If tennis fans have not caught on to steady David Goffin, they can tune into the 2016 Miami Masters semifinals where he will be challenging world No. 1 Novak Djokovic. The unassuming Belgian star has quietly put together back-to-back appearances in the final four at Masters 1000 tournaments, something only Djokovic has been able to top this month. Goffin is rarely mentioned in conversations about stars... 

Novak Djokovic Makes French Open Statement to Dominic Thiem at Miami Masters

If world No. 1 Novak Djokovic finally gets his French Open title, he might need to vanquish big-hitting Dominic Thiem. In a sweat-drenched fourth-round rumble at the Miami Masters, King Novak fended off the rising 22-year-old, surviving the pressure points and winning with his championship formula. It was a blockbuster match that lived up to billing if intensity and mettle were the standards. Djokovic’s... 

Roger Federer’s Withdrawal Begins the Winners and Losers at Miami Masters 2016

The 2016 Miami Masters rolls on with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, but it’s already suffered unusual exits by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The tournament’s humidity and deep fields of competitors sets up a great second week for the last Masters 1000 title until late July. We check in on the favorite players and examine the progress of tennis’ young ATP prospects. Are any... 

Why the Miami Masters Needs to Rebuild or Relocate

While Roger Federer brings his star to the Miami Masters and Novak Djokovic continues his onslaught of Masters 1000 titles, this once-proud tournament could be packing its bags and slipping away into the night. What’s happened to Miami, and could the tournament really follow through with rumors of divorce? As 2015 closed, the Miami New Times reported that the Miami Masters had lost a court order,... 

What’s at Stake for Roger Federer in Return to the Miami Masters?

Roger Federer’s arrival at the humid Miami Masters is the breath of fresh air tennis needs to blow away some of the recent, negative news. He’s been out of action after recovering from arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus, but he will be shouldering more than his equipment bag as he strides into the second round. He is the symbolic heart of the ATP, and he will remind everyone about... 

Victoria Azarenka and the WTA Head Winners and Losers at Indian Wells 2016

Indian Wells is one of the greatest tournaments for the WTA and ATP, and it featured legendary champions Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal playing into the final weekend. Yet the championships were undermined by disparaging remarks from chief executive officer Raymond Moore. It’s not something to ignore, and the last slide reveals why these kinds of comments are atrocious. Otherwise,... 

How Rising Star Alexander Zverev Can Grow from Painful Defeat to Rafael Nadal

It was a delicious fourth-round duel, and 18-year-old wunderkind Alexander Zverev had the great Rafael Nadal on the ropes—match point in motion and one last ball to put away. The Spaniard desperately floated his backhand retrieval into the center of the court like a wounded bird. Zverev had dutifully followed up his potential winner by covering the area for a match-winning forehand volley. But... 

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