Wimbledon 2016 Women’s Finals: Williams vs. Kerber Preview, Predictions

Last January, Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber would not have seemed like a dream final, but at Wimbledon 2016 it’s a genuine blockbuster sequel. It’s a battle of the top two players in the world with contrasting skills who have rolled through everyone else in the bracket. Serena, of course, is the leading star. She’s got 21 major championships and needs one more to tie the legendary... 

Breaking Down Roger Federer’s Chances of Winning Wimbledon 2016

There’s a different Roger Federer looking to win Wimbledon 2016 after escaping a dramatic quarterfinal victory over Marin Cilic on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Swiss Maestro, holder of seven titles at the All England Club is seeking his record-extending 18th-career major, this time as an underdog. That’s right. For all of the history and unprecedented records, the legendary champion... 

Wimbledon 2016 Women’s Semifinals: Williams vs. Kerber Preview, Predictions

Wimbledon means timeless tradition and legendary champions, so it’s fitting that in 2016 Venus and Serena Williams are semifinalists late in their careers. They have already combined for 11 of the 16 Wimbledon titles in the 21st century, and they will be at the center of crowning this week’s queen of tennis. The drama is heightened with elder sister Venus getting the first crack at German... 

Wimbledon 2016: Bold Predictions for the Second Week

In many ways, it feels like there are no more bold predictions left after Novak Djokovic and Garbine Muguruza were defeated in the first week at Wimbledon 2016. The French Open champions were vulnerable on grass as were other power baseliners like Stan Wawrinka and Dominic Thiem, who also lost on sodden, slicker, faster conditions. Familiar superstars marched on including Serena Williams, Roger Federer... 

Garbine Muguruza’s Loss Means Her Ascension to Serena’s Successor Must Wait

A few weeks after Garbine Muguruza ascended to the top of women’s tennis at Paris, she lost her footing at Wimbledon. The No. 2-ranked Spanish star played disastrous tennis in the second round, losing with an epidemic of errors in her 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Jana Cepelova. So much for dethroning Serena Williams, who is the queen of tennis, and long may she reign. Much of the talk following Muguruza’s... 

Wimbledon 2016: Americans with the Best Chance of Reaching Week 2

American tennis has a stronger contingent of women’s players who hope to win Wimbledon. Everyone knows that world No. 1 Serena Williams leads the charge, but there are a couple other candidates who could challenge for tennis’ most prestigious title. On the men’s side, nobody resembles Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi or three-time finalist Andy Roddick. Only two players currently get enough... 

Wimbledon 2016: Bold Predictions at the All-England Club

Wimbledon 2016 will showcase superstars like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Serena Williams, and there will be plenty of intriguing plot twists. Many of these will revolve around upsets during the first week of play, but there will be unforeseen stories that elbow their way to the front of the line. Making predictions comes with tangled possibilities. The fun part is anticipating when and how things... 

Ranking the Top 10 Men’s Players Heading into Wimbledon 2016

Will Andy Murray or Roger Federer dethrone Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2016? That’s the popular question among casual sports fans, but there is a lot more complexity with a deep field of ATP contenders hoping to break the Serb’s reign. We present our Wimbledon preview of the top 10 players, which is different than the ATP rankings. This list considers the most likely contenders on Wimbledon’s... 

Why Wimbledon 2016 Is Crucial to Serena Williams’ Pursuit of Steffi Graf

World No. 1 Serena Williams continues her pursuit of the legendary Steffi Graf as she looks to tie the German legend with her 22nd career major at Wimbledon 2016. The American superstar is a six-time and defending champion at the All England Club. But being the favorite is not an easy burden to carry as the 34-year-old looks to slow down the setting of her dominance of the WTA tour. Since her disappointing... 

Andy Murray Leads Winners and Losers Before Wimbledon 2016

With Wimbledon 2016 moving from the one-deck circle, grass-court tournaments in Germany, London and Birmingham, England, were tune-ups for some of the stars and opportunities for young players hoping to move up the ladder. Roger Federer has needed the work, but will it be enough to be sharp for Wimbledon? Did Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev take advantage of their opportunities to win Halle? Which... 

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