Winners and Losers from the 1st Week of Indian Wells 2014

Maria Sharapova returned to Indian Wells tennis after her Winter Olympics hiatus—and with a vengeance. But she was not the only WTA player serving up dessert. What did this mean for Agnieszka Radwanska? In the ATP, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray staved off second-round challenges, while Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka seem to be having a great time pairing up for doubles, at least for now. There... 

Complete Guide to the 2014 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Tennis Tournaments

The 2014 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tennis series features the nine most important tournaments outside Grand Slam play. Typically, the entire ATP field appears, and one week of excellent matchups ensues with best of three matches. The Masters tour begins in March with Indian Wells and Miami in the southern corners of the United States. It swings into Europe for three clay-court tournaments in April-May.... 

Who’s More Likely to Win a Major: Tomas Berdych or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga?

Tomas Berdych and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are tennis brothers of sorts. They are good enough to pay off Top-10 mortgages, but without the capital for luxurious superstar status and Grand Slam fame. Berdych is 28 years old, possesses a big serve, clean groundstrokes and has had a few flirtations with Grand Slam success. He hit his apex with an appearance in the 2010 Wimbledon final, before getting whitewashed... 

Roger Federer, Grigor Dimitrov and Winners and Losers of the Week in Tennis

Roger Federer made front-page news with wins over Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych on his way to claiming the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Champions. Down in Acapulco, Mexico, Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov showed his grit for tiebreakers as he outlasted hot Ernests Gulbis and Andy Murray on his way to the title. Is this only the beginning of his rapid rise to the top of the tennis world? There were also casualties... 

Why Dubai Tennis Championships Will Be an Important Test for Roger Federer

Roger Federer is ready to set the tone for the rest of the year at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The speedy courts will be an ideal test for his more aggressive approach, backed by tennis coach Stefan Edberg. Federer will be a heavy favorite to sweep aside his first three opponents. Only then will he gain a semifinal opportunity to likely face the current king of hard courts, Novak Djokovic. He needs... 

Meet Tornado Alicia Black, Teen Tennis Prodigy Ready to Take the WTA By Storm

Tornado Alicia Black will be playing her debut WTA match at Mexico’s Abierto Mexicano TELCEL. For awhile, her name may gather more attention than tennis, which is what was intended years ago for her and younger sister, Hurricane Black. “They wanted us to be tennis stars so they picked storm names,” Black explained to The New York Post. “I used to hate it because a lot of kids... 

Rafael Nadal, Venus Williams and Winners and Losers of the Week in Tennis

Nobody was surprised to see Rafael Nadal win the Rio Open in Brazil, but it was not so easy. A Williams sister won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, but it was not World No. 1 Serena. There were several star-laden comments this week coming from Juan Martin del Potro, Pete Sampras and Uncle Toni Nadal. Which one of them was dealt our weekly Burnt Bagel award? This week’s edition of “Winners... 

Why the Balance of Power in Men’s Tennis Is Due for a Seismic Shift in 2014

Maybe Stanislas Wawrinka’s surprising Australian Open title was an anomaly in men’s tennis, but that has only fueled more speculation for media and fans who wonder how much more will change in 2014. For the most part, the top two players, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, are the favorites for the three remaining Grand Slam titles and other big tournaments. But they are also rapidly approaching... 

Will Rafael Nadal’s Influence Protect the Future of Clay Courts?

Rafael Nadal is the undisputed “king of clay.” At the height of his clay dynasty, he has become more than his favorite surface’s conquering ruler. The future of clay-court tennis may rest heavily upon his career exploits on clay and other surfaces. Last week, Bleacher Report Tennis examined the possibility of a fifth Grand Slam venue at clay-court Brazil. There is at least moderate... 

Rafael Nadal, Caroline Wozniacki and Winners and Losers of the Week in Tennis

Rafael Nadal is ready to play tennis, and we look into his comments as he readies for Brazil’s Rio Open and its introduction to the ATP tour. Caroline Wozniacki gives a curious self-appraisal of her career. Her reality may differ than the views of typical tennis critics. This proved more interesting than Li Na‘s early loss. Deep in the heart of February, tennis continues with its mixed... 

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