Will 2015 French Open Bring the Last Great Battle of the Nadal-Djokovic Rivalry?

Tennis fans understand deja vu in Paris. It’s the 2015 French Open, and once again it features the heliocentric rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. There are portentous signs that their next great battle will be in the quarterfinals, the winner claiming the inside track to hold the Musketeers Cup. ESPN’s Matt Wilansky provides some historical insight regarding Nadal and Djokovic... 

French Open 2015: 10 Players with the Most to Prove

The 2015 French Open is the ultimate proving ground for slow-court and baseline tennis. It’s also a unique title opportunity for different players who have different kinds of motivations. Whether it’s Rafael Nadal looking to continue his dominance or Novak Djokovic looking to finally claim that title, several players are highly motivated to have a big fortnight. Some of the women’s... 

Ranking the Top 10 Men’s Players Heading into the 2015 French Open

The 2015 French Open draw is out, and the madness begins. Roland Garros, the seat of red-clay royalty, will feature 128 of the world’s best players serving, sliding and surviving through gruelling conditions, ranging from fickle weather to best-of-five marathons. Who are the very best contenders of them all? The following top-10 power rankings do not reflect the ATP Rankings but are adjusted... 

French Open Tennis 2015: Predictions and Early Title Favorites

The 2015 French Open draw is still pending, but there have already been themes this clay-court season that project possible outcomes. The favorites at Roland Garros are competing at the dawn of a transitional era, when new challengers take on stars like Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams. The following slides are six of the most important storylines that flavor the French Open as we await the draw and... 

Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova Top Winners and Losers at 2015 Italian Open

Novak Djokovic rolled his championship chariot into Rome and left his rivals in the dust at the 2015 Italian Open. Disputed “Queen of Clay” Maria Sharapova found her game just in time for the French Open. What does this mean for those chasing Djokovic? Veterans Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori, Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych might need to pool their collective talents together... 

Why Success at the Italian Open Is Crucial to Contending at the French Open

Andy Murray’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 Italian Open will be an interesting test case for how well he contends at the French Open. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic understand that their preparation at Rome is the most important road that leads to victory at the French Open’s courts at Roland Garros. Just how important is this Italian to French connection? The appetizing... 

Who Should Andy Murray Be More Worried About at French Open: Djokovic or Nadal?

Andy Murray’s meteoric rise at Madrid has pundits and oddsmakers talking about his chances to win the 2015 French Open. For the first time in his career Murray is a legitimate clay-court contender and challenger to longtime rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Which superstar would he rather avoid if he is to pull off this Cinderella story? There are more than a few stars... 

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal Top Winners and Losers at 2015 Madrid Masters

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal had career role reversals for the finals of the 2015 Madrid Masters. How do things shake up for both players as the French Open bursts onto tennis’ center stage? Meanwhile, the WTA tournament took an unexpected pair of turns in the semifinals. Why is last year’s Wimbledon champion suddenly the toast of Spain? There are other stars who did not have an impact... 

Nick Kyrgios’ Evolution into a Unique Star Continues with Roger Federer Upset

Nick Kyrgios shook up the 2015 Madrid Masters when he took two of three tiebreakers from No. 1 seed Roger Federer to win their second-round showdown. He showed his big-match capability after he survived two match points and a 14-12 third-set tiebreaker. He also showed that he is green, when he was outgunned a day later by big-serving John Isner. There’s a lot of buzz about the 20-year-old... 

Roger Federer Tops Winners and Losers in Tune-Up to 2015 Madrid Masters

The week before the 2015 Madrid Masters was another title for Roger Federer and a belated opportunity for Andy Murray on clay. But Murray is still alive with the drama of rain at the BMW Open in Germany. How about young Nick Kyrgios as he turned 20 years old? Did he come through with his first title against a journeyman who used to be one of those potential phenoms a decade ago? The Winners and Losers... 

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