Novak Djokovic Doing His Legacy a Disservice by Skipping 2015 Madrid Masters

Novak Djokovic’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 Madrid Masters is understandable. He plans to be rested and energized for another assault at the the French Open, and there’s no doubt he will throw his entire being into the attempt. It’s a sensible approach in pursuit of his career’s holy grail. The withdrawal may also mean a possible loss of momentum, according to ESPN’s... 

Rafael Nadal, Kei Nishikori Among Top Winners and Losers for Week of April 20-26

Rafael Nadal‘s struggles at the Barcelona Open continued for the second consecutive year, while Japanese star Kei Nishikori celebrated his title defense on Spanish soil by holding up his country’s flag. Is this a sign of things to come, and is Nishikori now a legitimate French Open contender? There were rags to riches efforts by veterans Pablo Andujar and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, but there... 

Why Rafael Nadal Is No Longer Invincible on Clay

Rafael Nadal’s 6-4, 7-6(6) loss to Fabio Fognini at the Barcelona Open was another clay-court blow for the Spanish superstar. Not long ago, any defeat to tennis’s all-time King of Clay on Europe’s red clay would have been a screaming headline. Not anymore. Fognini, too often a volatile performer, collected the match point with all the emotion of a routine workout. And we know better... 

Why Rafael Nadal Needs to Win Big Matches at 2015 Monte Carlo Masters

The Monte Carlo Masters is Rafael Nadal’s wake-up call. The Spanish superstar who has spent the past decade obliterating the ATP tour during the clay-court season must prove that he can win big matches and important titles in 2015. Nadal, the all-time king of clay, has always reserved his best performances for Europe’s crushed-brick surfaces. The conditions are slower, producing higher... 

Matchups We Hope to See at the 2015 Monte-Carlo Masters

The 2015 Monte-Carlo Masters has set up a competitive and different draw. Seedings aside, it promises to deliver several outstanding matchups in the first few rounds. There is also plenty of superstar power spread throughout the bracket, and it will deliver different outcomes as the tournament winds down. The downside is that there will not be a final with the two biggest French Open favorites—Rafael... 

Updated Stock Watch for Rafael Nadal’s Biggest Challengers at 2015 French Open

The clay-court season really begins with Monte Carlo for the all-important climax at the 2015 French Open. Until he’s dethroned, Rafael Nadal is the champion and the target for all other contenders. Following February, our prior stock watch listed six contenders who could be threats to the clay king’s Roland Garros crown. Since then, Masters 1000 tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami have... 

Winners and Losers of the 2015 Miami Open

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams once again ruled at the Miami Open, proving that the gaps between No. 1 and everyone else are as wide as they want them to be. How about 13 combined titles for the two superstars? What does this mean for also-rans like Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych and Simona Halep? Falling short means getting close but feeling the pain of bitter defeat. It can galvanize some but demoralize... 

Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych Bring Heated Rivalry to Miami Masters Semifinal

There will be no love lost between Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych in the semifinal of the 2015 Miami Masters on Friday. The two veterans have been brewing an overlooked rivalry, and it threatens to bubble over in their next clash. On one side is salty Murray. He has worked and scrapped his entire career to become the greatest champion outside the trinity of modern tennis legends—Roger Federer,... 

Winners and Losers from the 1st Week of Miami Masters 2015

Rafael Nadal is already waving goodbye to the first week of the 2015 Miami Masters. Looks like it’s on to red-clay Europe for the weeks to come. Is that really so bad for the Spaniard? Miami does seem to be a letdown after Indian Wells, and the ATP and WTA superstars are already getting erased from the bracket. The biggest name of all didn’t even show up. As Miami heats up into its final... 

Will Anyone Stop Novak Djokovic from Sweeping Indian Wells and Miami Masters?

With Indian Wells already in his pocket, Novak Djokovic is the overwhelming favorite to win the 2015 Miami Masters. He has an easy draw, big-match confidence and dominant tools. History comes calling once again, and as usual the only question that matters is if anyone can stop King Novak. The Indian Wells-Miami double is accomplished when an ATP tennis champion is able to win both big tournaments over... 

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