Final 2013 Grades for the ATP Top 20

The 2013 ATP season ended as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic battled for the No. 1 ranking and Grand Slam supremacy. Though they outran their competitors, there were several achievements and highlights that now dot the resumes of the other top 20 players. There were also struggles and frustrations for many of the top players, most notably with star Roger Federer. There were also players who underachieved. The... 

Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal G.O.A.T. Talk Unfairly Dismisses Pete Sampras

Since Roger Federer‘s assault on the record books over the last decade, tennis fans have become well-versed in discussing the idea of a G.O.A.T.—acronym for Greatest of All Time. It’s become both a glamorous and tiresome topic, one of those reductio ad absurdum debates mingling framed data with subjective conclusions, revealing only the level of a fan’s devotion to either Federer... 

Roger Federer’s ‘Negative Spiral’ Is Ongoing Battle for All Tennis Superstars

Roger Federer recently admitted that he tried to do too much in returning to the ATP tour last spring, following a debilitating back injury. He summed up his hasty and unsuccessful attempts to get in shape through comments in foxsports.com, “I played matches that I should never have played.” Federer added that he should not have played his Indian Wells quarterfinal match against rival... 

Rafael Nadal’s Top 10 Matches of 2013

Rafael Nadal’s storybook year has seen him come back from a career-threatening injury to reclaim the No. 1 ranking. For Nadal, 2013 will rank alongside 2008 and 2010 as one of his epic years. The only thing remaining would be winning the WTF final in London and the year-end No. 1 ranking. All of this has occurred despite missing the Australian Open and being eliminated in the first round at Wimbledon. Which... 

Roger Federer: Sampras and Laver Believe He Will Win Grand Slam No. 18

Discussions about Roger Federer and his future continue to heat up as the Swiss star looks for new direction. The separation of Federer and former coach Paul Annacone has suddenly brought in perspectives from former tennis legends and other media. “Rocket” Rod Laver, holder of 11 Majors and two calendar Grand Slams, said, per Tennis Now, “I think he’s certainly capable... 

Does Roger Federer Need a New Coach After Parting with Paul Annacone?

Roger Federer and Paul Annacone ended a three-year relationship that saw the Swiss champion claim the 2012 Wimbledon title and 17 weeks with the No. 1 ranking. Federer must now make several decisions about ending his career and will likely be seeking a new kind of direction with his choice of coach. Tennis writer Jon Wertheim goaded speculation with humor: But in all seriousness, does Federer really... 

Has Golden Era of Men’s Tennis Ended with Nadal and Djokovic Battles?

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic stand alone in men’s tennis. While the two superstars vie for the No. 1 ranking, the rest of the ATP has faded from relevant contention. The Golden era of great rivalries, brilliant tennis and compelling stories may have already ended.   Golden Eras of Tennis Since the advent of the Open era, there have been three Golden eras: 1978-1984: Bjorn Borg’s... 

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic Speak Several Ways About the No. 1 Ranking

Is Rafael Nadal’s return to No. 1 more important than the cautious rhetoric that seems to come up as often as another one of his break point opportunities? “I don’t know what I need to do to become No. 1, but the only way I can do it is playing my best,” Nadal said, according to atpworldtour.com before the China Open was underway. Really? Nadal is not calculating? Novak Djokovic... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Andre Agassi Was a Transition of Tennis Generations

Rafael Nadal’s recent episode of hard-court dominance culminated in winning the 2013 U.S. Open. Tennis fans know that the seeds to this success took root in 2005 during a summer showdown in Montreal’s Rogers Cup final when he went toe-to-toe with the legendary Andre Agassi. It was a transcendent match, one of those moments in time when you witness an aging star make his determined push... 

When Will Rafael Nadal’s Reign at No. 1 Start and How Long Will It Last?

Rafael Nadal is ready to take the ATP World No. 1 ranking at the China Open in Beijing on October 7. Currently, Nadal (10,860) trails Novak Djokovic (11,120) by 260 points. With both players slated to play Beijing, Djokovic can only defend his 500 points by winning the tournament. He can still hold the No. 1 ranking if he drops 200 points as a finalist and Nadal is quickly eliminated. If he does not... 

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