Should Grand Slam Titles Carry More Weight in the ATP Rankings?

Novak Djokovic has the No. 1 ranking, but Rafael Nadal has been superior in Grand Slam performances in the past year. Roger Federer is ranked ahead of Stanislas Wawrinka, but he would gladly trade his Wimbledon runner-up plate and minor titles for Wawrinka‘s Australian Open and Monte Carlo trophies. Does this mean that the No. 1 ranking is overrated or that major titles are underappreciated?... 

Nadal, Wozniacki and Other Winners and Losers at Hamburg, Bogota and Istanbul

It was an interesting week for surprises and comebacks at Hamburg, Bogota and Istanbul. Additionally, Rafael Nadal picked up an award without swinging a racket. Perhaps the real star of the week was the emergence of young German Alexander Zverev. What kind of game does he have, and what can we expect in the future? And how has Bernard Tomic responded to the hot attention on young Australian tennis? In... 

Will We See a Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Showdown at 2014 US Open?

It’s actually quite remarkable that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have met in the U.S. Open final as the top two players in the world in two of the last three years. While it should be the odds-on-favorite matchup, recent history shows that No. 1 vs. No. 2 rarely happens at the U.S. Open. What makes it so difficult for the top two players to endure to the U.S. Open final? Conversely, why is... 

Remembering Andre Agassi’s 1995 Summer Dominance and Decline

It was the Summer of Revenge for Andre Agassi in 1995. Decked out in his latest line of Nike clothing, but looking more like a pirate with his striped tennis shirts, facial trimmings, black socks and high-top shoes, he was the No. 1 player in the world and at the physical peak of his career. The 25-year-old Agassi was a fearsome ball striker who had finally found the right blend of patience and percentages... 

Novak Djokovic, Simona Halep and the Winners and Losers Following 2014 Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is still the 2014 Wimbledon champion, and he deserves repeated mention. He also had an extra special moment take place in his life or rather a commitment that transcends even his latest tennis accomplishment. Most of the other stars were not playing tennis the past week, but Simona Halep was not going to miss her home country’s tournament. She proved she is the best in Romania,... 

Why Resilience is Novak Djokovic’s Key to More Grand Slam Titles

The best and worst of Novak Djokovic was a more invisible story in winning his classic 2014 Wimbledon title over the great Roger Federer. While most of the media attention deservedly praised the quality of their match, Djokovic’s grittiness and Federer’s magic, some of the Serbian’s tale was left unexamined. Federer’s comeback was another acclaimed saga, but how do we interpret... 

Was 2014 Wimbledon Final Roger Federer’s Greatest Match at All England Club?

Watching Maestro Roger Federer span 12 years of beautiful tennis at Wimbledon is the centerpiece to tennis’ most glamorous golden age. Somehow his result in losing to Novak Djokovic for the 2014 championship is less the story than a living renewal of yet another brilliant performance that only extends his legacy. It’s as if The Beatles could have put out another album in 1972. Federermania... 

Power Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Players After 2014 Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer gave an epic performance at 2014 Wimbledon, and only now can the ATP rankings give a snapshot of where the top players rank. It was also the first major final since the 2009 U.S. Open that did not feature either Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray. Where will they now rank? The next generation of players may finally be arriving. Grigor Dimitrov and Milos Raonic landed in the... 

Nadal and Sharapova Upsets Highlight Grueling French Open-Wimbledon Transition

Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova are the reigning French Open champions who have proven that they can win tennis’ most hallowed tournament. They are champions who never quit. But it wasn’t in the cards for Nadal and Sharapova to pack the 2014 Wimbledon trophies inside their equipment bags. Nadal and Sharapova each hit a wall in the fourth round, and it was something much larger to scale... 

Is Grigor Dimitrov Emerging as a Championship Threat at Wimbledon 2014?

Wimbledon 2014 is still the acclaimed stomping grounds of tennis’ Big Four—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. But if there is a fifth championship threat at the All England Club, look no further than Bulgarian native Grigor Dimitrov. Long touted as one of the sport’s rising stars, the 23-year-old Dimitrov has proven to be more than a human highlight reel. His... 

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