Wimbledon 2014: Rafael Nadal Looks for 2nd-Round Revenge Against Lukas Rosol

Following his 2014 Wimbledon first-round win over Martin Klizan, Rafael Nadal may have cast off some of the doubts concerning his struggles on grass courts. But the tennis universe always presents the next formidable challenge, and fittingly, Nadal will have another opportunity to overcome a past setback. Standing in his way is second-round opponent Lukas Rosol, the upstart journeyman who conquered... 

Wimbledon Draw 2014: Who Is the Real Men’s Favorite?

The Wimbledon 2014 draw is now complete, and the roads to the championship have been revealed for the top men’s players in tennis. It’s a particularly important analysis for tennis’ most revered tournament. There is not much to separate the top players on grass, and there are many dangerous challengers. Debates and points of analyses can be made or disproved for any of the players. Rafael... 

Is Wimbledon 2014 Roger Federer’s Last Chance to Win Grand Slam Title No. 18?

Wimbledon 2014 will not be the final time Roger Federer competes at a major venue, but is it the last time he will realistically have a chance to win his 18th Grand Slam title? Never mind that Federer is nearing his 33rd birthday (August 8) and that he is trying to become the oldest man to win a major title since Andres Gimeno in 1972. What else would he be playing for? The love of the game? The travel... 

Wimbledon 2014: Burning Questions Heading into the All England Club

The All England Club will be host to many important questions for Wimbledon 2014. Legendary players like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal look to step back into time for one more trophy here. Superstars  Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray hope they will peak for the most famous event in tennis history. There are many other ATP competitors who dream of winning this title, and perhaps it’s more... 

How Tennis Should Bolster the Grass-Court Season

The heart of tennis tradition is in Europe where red-clay courts at the French Open make way for green lawns at Wimbledon. And while this grand theatre catches the eye of even the casual sports fan, the trouble is that the prologue quickly turns into the epilogue. Tennis dilettantes scan their programs, wondering why the show cannot go on. The grass-court season is merely an intermission and that’s... 

What Else Remains in the Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic Rivalry?

Although Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in another historic French Open, not all tennis fans are raving about their rivalry. This might be difficult to understand for their respective fanbases, but have we already seen the very best they can offer? Or will they elevate their rivalry with more epic battles? All great rivalries are measured on a kind of aesthetic scale. Tennis players with dynamic... 

Projecting Rafael Nadal’s Timeline to Catch Roger Federer’s 17 Grand Slam Titles

Rafael Nadal’s 2014 French Open title is now etched in the record books. This 14th Grand Slam title ties him with Pete Sampras and closes the gap to the record 17 majors held by Roger Federer. What are the chances that Nadal does indeed catch Federer, and when could this realistically happen? Typically, Nadal hardly had a chance to relish his latest triumph, let alone ice his knees and get a... 

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

French Open 2014 was another heavyweight final that featured Rafael Nadal holding off Novak Djokovic for the championship and for No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. Nadal collects his ninth Musketeers’ Cup and his 14th Grand Slam title. Now that the action at Roland Garros will be set aside for another 50 weeks, we can sort out the effects for the top players in tennis, specifically those who have gathered... 

French Open 2014 Men’s Quarterfinal: Nadal vs. Ferrer Prediction and Preview

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer have dominated their preliminary matches at the 2014 French Open. Now it’s time for the quarterfinals where most of the strongest players in tennis are still competing. This is where the road to the title actually begins. In the past, Nadal would have been a heavy favorite to step over Ferrer on his way to another Musketeers’ Cup. This was the final result... 

10 Players with the Most to Prove at 2014 French Open

The 2014 French Open slides into its second week with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic mowing down opposite sides of the bracket. Meanwhile, longtime contenders Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova are hoping for nothing less than the championship. This comes on the heels of the first week, often a time of survival for the stars, where the title can only be lost. Already gone are the top three women in... 

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