Australian Open 2014: Must-See Early-Round Matches

Maybe the 2014 Australian Open did no favors to its native sons, but Bernard Tomic and Lleyton Hewitt will be front and center with their opening-round matches. Melbourne’s tennis fans will pack Rod Laver Arena when Tomic looks to wave some Aussie magic in upsetting World No. 1 Rafael Nadal. Hewitt’s first-round challenge will be 24th-seeded Andreas Seppi. These are two of the most enticing... 

Top Storylines to Follow at 2014 Australian Open

The 2014 Australian Open is sure to feature amazing tennis stories and performances. Headed by superstars Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Serena Williams, there will be no shortage of legendary matches. Best of all is the unknown tales that are waiting to be written. Every Grand Slam tournament sets up its unique flavor of competitors, each at a peculiar place in his or her career. Nothing... 

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

The ATP rankings are based on merit. A Top 20 player needs a lot of talent, work and winning. But rankings rarely hold to form for Grand Slam tournaments. The 2014 Australian Open will undoubtedly witness big winners and disappointed losers. Players get what they earn. The following slides will not simply list the Top 20 players, but rather the players who could also most likely go deep in the Australian... 

Ranking the Most Successful Countries in Tennis During the Open Era

Nearly half a century of Open Era tennis has witnessed world-class competition expand from a handful of dominant countries. Globalization has paved the way for more countries to grow their own tennis champions and legacies. These changes are happening more rapidly as the 21st century has included upgraded viewing and communication technologies. And the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal era has been instrumental... 

Roger Federer Is ATP Tennis’ Biggest X-Factor for 2014

There has never been a champion in tennis like Roger Federer. A decade ago, his exploits kicked aside a stale era of tennis, and he spawned new rivalries with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Federer brought more cachet and athleticism to tennis as it spread through global technology and media. He banished the stereotype that some fans saw in the sport—that it was an exclusive club sport played... 

Federer-Nadal-Djokovic Tennis Generation Will Suddenly Be Replaced

Right now, it seems absurd to suggest that the golden generation of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will end anytime soon. Along with Andy Murray, this triumvirate has dominated men’s tennis by obliterating the rest of the ATP. Even when it seems that a dynasty will reign forever, the end comes suddenly. The Roman Empire, in all its glory and world mastery, crumbled beneath internal... 

Is Stanislas Wawrinka Ready to Defeat Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal?

He battled Novak Djokovic in two very memorable matches in 2013, but can Stanislas Wawrinka defeat the elite players for a Grand Slam title in 2014? It’s a lot to ask for Switzerland’s overshadowed second son. The 28-year-old is now playing the best tennis of his life after straddling the region between being a journeyman or a secondary star. He has the hunger to succeed and a boost of... 

Novak Djokovic Narrowly Missed Epic 2013 Tennis Season

Nobody needs to tell Novak Djokovic the thin line between greatness and legend on tennis’ ATP tour. For the past three years, the Serbian champion has dominated the No. 1 ranking and captured five Grand Slam titles. All this while playing in an ultra-competitive era versus warlike Rafael Nadal, talented Roger Federer and determined Andy Murray. Has there been a tougher, more competitive field... 

Most Memorable Tennis Match for Each Year of Federer-Nadal-Djokovic Era

2013 was another year of tennis dominance for Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. These two champions have continued an astonishing decade of excellence that began with Roger Federer‘s greatness. There have been many outstanding matches that continue to be remembered and discussed. Most of them spiral around the Big Three who have set the standard of recent modern tennis on the ATP tour. The ... 

Andy Murray Must Prove He Can Be a Grand Slam Champion in 2014

He has two Grand Slam titles on his resume, but Andy Murray will continue to feel the pressure to win. Yes, this is the same Murray who became the toast of Great Britain by conquering Wimbledon and earning his way into the Hall of Fame. But that’s history now. If Murray wants to be elite, he must improve his results in 2014. It will not be easy for Murray, so perhaps some reminders and advice,... 

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