2014 ATP World Tour Finals: Breaking Down the Race to London as It Heats Up

The ATP Race to London has watched the best 11 players in men’s tennis battle for eight slots to qualify for November’s year-end World Tour Finals. And while the final picture of contestants is becoming clearer, there is plenty of madness in three upcoming tournaments (Basel, Valencia, Paris) before everything is settled. What we do know is that five players (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer,... 

Winners and Losers from Shanghai Masters Sets Up ATP Race to London

Roger Federer insists on winning more championships and creating more history. His victory to win the 2014 Shanghai Rolex Masters may not have been the upset of the year, but it’s another remarkable anecdote in his storied career. The following slideshow takes an alternate look at the past week of Winners and Losers. We frame this in the context of what it means as the ATP roars down the homestretch... 

What’s at Stake for Men’s Tennis Superstars at Shanghai Rolex Masters?

The Shanghai Rolex Masters is the peak of the Asian tennis swing, and there is plenty at stake for the top superstars on the men’s tour. It is the penultimate Masters 1000 tournament of the year, and it will be instrumental in filling our five of the eight slots for the year-end WTF final in London. Men’s tennis has become deeper and more competitive inside the Top 10. It’s a battle-royal... 

Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Winners and Losers to Begin the Asian Tennis Swing

Leave it up to Rafael Nadal to be the biggest tennis story of the Asian tennis swing, even if he is only talking about playing. Make no mistake about it, his return is a huge win for his sport and for fans looking in on the final burst of the tennis year. There were other championship winners including Andy Muray, Kei Nishikori and Petra Kvitova. Who can continue the momentum to cap off 2014 with a... 

What Will Kei Nishikori’s Ascent to Stardom Do for Tennis in Asia?

Who knew that Kei Nishikori’s quarterfinal appearance at the 2014 Australian Open was the building block for his rise into the Top 10 rankings. His tennis skill had often been overlooked, but then he battled World No. 1 Rafael Nadal as if announcing his presence as a star on the ATP tour. Hailing from Japan, Nishikori is already a superstar in Asia and 2014 has seen him scribe new chapters into... 

Is 2014 Men’s Tennis Weaker or Stronger Than Recent Golden Era?

Now that 2014 has completed all four majors in men’s tennis, it’s clear that the sport is in a transitional period. The recent Golden era (2007-13) that saw total domination from legendary champions Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic did indeed end last year. Yes, these revered legends are still in the mix for more majors in the future, but half of the Grand Slam titles in 2014... 

Power Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Players After the 2014 US Open

The 2014 U.S. Open final was a lopsided and forgettable competition, as Marin Cilic defeated Kei Nishikori to cap off his surprising title. But it was an entertaining fortnight that featured more twists and turns than an Agatha Christie novel. It also shook up the ATP Rankings and portends even more shifting in the near future. Yes, old stars like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are... 

Why the US Open Desperately Needs the Superstars to Deliver

After the advent of Open era tennis in 1968, the U.S. Open spent a decade trying to establish its unique Grand Slam identity. Peter Bodo, tennis historian and author of The Courts of Babylon documented the following changes: The U.S. Open could not tout tradition like Wimbledon, and its grass courts were soon ripped away and replaced by green clay. But that surface lasted only three years. It was too... 

Power Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Players Heading into 2014 US Open Tennis

Tennis‘ U.S. Open Series has given an alternative exam to the ATP Rankings. Following Masters 1000 tournaments at Canada and Cincinnati, some players have faded, while others have shown they will be relevant. The following article ranks the top 20 contenders specific to the U.S. Open. Recent hard-court performances and potential are important factors in our consideration. We will briefly... 

Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Winners, Losers at Cincinnati Masters

Roger Federer and Serena Williams are no strangers to championships, but this is the sixth time the Swiss Maestro has won the Western & Southern Open, and the first time for Serena. Is this enough to make them favorites for the U.S. Open? The ATP saw some of its best contenders flop in the early rounds, but the WTA stole the show with great semifinals showings from some of its biggest stars. The... 

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