Tennis Lacks the Star Power to Fill Roger Federer’s Absence for the Rest of 2016

Roger Federer’s 2016 knee injury is a huge blow to tennis. The Swiss star announced that he will not play the rest of  2016, ending a troubled year that saw him miss the majority of the year’s biggest tournaments including the French Open. His final match was a five-set semifinal loss to Milos Raonic at Wimbledon. Federer, the sport’s most popular player, left a gaping hole on... 

Gael Monfils and Feliciano Lopez Top Winners and Losers in Late July

July has a bit of everything for tennis fans. There’s Wimbledon, Davis Cup and tournaments on all three primary surfaces ranging from Croatia to Washington, D.C. Plenty of veteran stars such as Gael Monfils look to regain their timing, while youngsters such as Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev Jr. search for career-rising titles. Who succeeded, and who flopped? All of the past week’s... 

Teen Phenom Borna Coric Has What it Takes To Be the ATP’s Next Superstar

Shortly after Croatian star Borna Coric had defeated American Jack Sock in the fifth and decisive rubber at the Davis Cup quarterfinal in Beaverton, Oregon, he arrived at the press conference wearing a T-shirt that read, “Shut Up And Run.” It was fitting for the no-nonsense attack the 19-year-old delivered. Coric held the baseline, ran down nearly every ball and powdered aggressive groundstrokes... 

Is Jack Sock Ready to Be the Face of American Men’s Tennis?

Jack Sock is that Midwest athlete who appeals to Americans. He has rugged charisma and a gunslinger’s mentality when he cracks his big forehand. In his epic five-set win over 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday, Sock fought like he was defending the O.K. Corral. It was the biggest victory of his career, and it illustrated that he could soon climb... 

USA and Croatia Top Winners and Losers at 2016 Davis Cup Quarterfinals

The 2016 Davis Cup quarterfinals was highlighted by a competitive tie between the U.S. and Croatian teams. Both teams had thrilling wins and disappointments at a packed stadium in Beaverton, Oregon, during pleasant weather and a terrific atmosphere of enthusiastic fans. Bleacher Report was on hand to cover the event, so the first five slides of our weekly “Winners and Losers” column is... 

Will Milos Raonic Be a Regular Grand Slam Contender?

Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic is feeling empty after a disappointing straight-sets loss to Andy Murray. It’s like getting invited to a banquet but only getting served a couple of slices of bread. That’s not enough for the big Canadian, an aspiring star who hungers to be a regular major contender. Raonic’s bittersweet run is an important moment. It will either be a career highlight... 

Remembering What Made Steffi Graf a Tennis Legend

Steffi Graf will always be a legendary standard for women’s tennis. To many fans and observers who watched the entirety of her career, she is the greatest player of all time with her record-setting 22 major titles for the Open era. At the least, Graf is a mythical figure to younger people and those who discovered tennis in the 21st century. She is the German superstar that Serena Williams tied... 

Andy Murray’s Resilience on Display in Road Back to Wimbledon Title

Andy Murray‘s 2016 Wimbledon title represents another special link in his Hall of Fame career. The Scot never let up in squeezing big-serving Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) on Sunday. It was the kind of dominance that flexed his mental toughness and completed his quest to be one of the most resilient champions of all time. When Murray won his first major at the 2012 U.S. Open, he released the... 

Ranking the Top 10 Men’s Players After Wimbledon 2016

All hail to Andy Murray’s second Wimbledon triumph and third career major. The Scot defeated Milos Raonic in a tight, straight-sets victory over Canada’s Milos Raonic. It punctuated Murray’s place as one of the great champions of the modern era, a resilient competitor who led with his belief as much as his game. Does Murray now pass world No. 1 Novak Djokovic for the road ahead? The... 

Wimbledon Loss Shows Roger Federer Has No Margin for Error in Grand Slams

The Wimbledon final was on the table for Roger Federer during three break points in that fateful fourth set. All he needed was one conversion, and the dream match against Andy Murray could have been set up for the cheering fans at Centre Court. Instead, the break points vanished. A few games later, the Swiss Maestro could not hold an ideal 40-0 cushion, due to self-destructive double-faults and brilliant... 

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