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He’s not done yet. Pulling a comeback for the ages out of his bag of tricks, Roger Federer came from two sets down and saved three match points to survive a blistering display from Marin Cilic. The Swiss Maestro is safely (after a heart-pounding scare) through to his 11th semifinal at the All England Club. Opposing him will be 2014 semifinalist Milos Raonic, who’s seeking his first appearance...
Published: July 6, 2016
And then there were four at Wimbledon 2016. The last two weeks whittled a field that once stood 128 deep down to its final combatants. With the finish line in sight, pressure is about to amplify around the women left battling for the top prize in tennis. A spot in the championship match is at stake when Serena Williams and Elena Vesnina square off in a semifinal not many expected to see at the beginning...
Published: June 30, 2016
Roger Federer is accustomed to receiving a king’s welcome in whatever country he graces with his presence. He’s the perpetual sentimental favorite when he plays, with heavy support always behind him. Well, at least until his second-round match at Wimbledon. On one unforgettable day, Federer played the role of spoiler inside a roof-enabled Centre Court. The home crowd cheered louder...
Published: June 23, 2016
The world’s top players are set to descend upon London for tennis’ ultimate prize: Wimbledon. It’s more than just a tournament. From the lush green lawns to the all-white clothing, strawberries and cream and even Rufus the Hawk prowling overhead, history and tradition intertwine at SW19. There’s no event in the sport as revered as this one. Looking to etch their names on the...
Published: June 16, 2016
Superstar coaches are all the rage in men’s tennis. Noteworthy pairings between current and past greats in recent years include Novak Djokovic and Boris Becker, Roger Federer and Stefan Edberg, and Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl, who are now together again for round two. Add another name to the party: John McEnroe. The 57-year-old legend struck a deal to advise aspiring contender Milos Raonic through...
Published: June 9, 2016
The clay-court swing concluded with a bang at Roland Garros as Novak Djokovic finally completed the elusive career Grand Slam and Garbine Muguruza upended Serena Williams for her first major title. While they bask in their accomplishments, play shifts to the grass with Wimbledon almost here. Events are underway on the freshly trimmed lawns of Nottingham, s-Hertogenbosch and Stuttgart, where Roger Federer...
Published: June 2, 2016
The top half of the women’s draw at the 2016 French Open has been whittled down to two players: Serena Williams and Kiki Bertens. On the verge of a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam victory, defending champion Williams is through to her seventh consecutive major semifinal. After breezing through her first four matches, the world No. 1 faced a tougher-than-expected challenge from Yulia Putintseva in...
Published: June 2, 2016
Mother Nature is wreaking havoc at the 2016 French Open. After several days of rain-soaked calamity, the quarterfinals finally kicked off on Wednesday. While the skies may have still been overcast, Garbine Muguruza and Samantha Stosur absolutely shined. Now, they’ll battle one another for a shot at the title on Friday. The fourth-seeded Muguruza’s presence in the semifinals isn’t...
Published: May 27, 2016
Survive and advance is becoming Andy Murray‘s motto at the 2016 French Open. Walking a tightrope, Murray had to go the distance in each of his first two matches. What should have been relatively straightforward contests turned into angst-ridden epics. He was a popular pick to make the final, so his play so far is bewildering. The second-seeded Murray compiled a 12-2 record this year and notched...
Published: May 19, 2016
If the prelude to the 2016 French Open is any indication, we’re due for a wild ride in Paris. Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have each found success on European clay, positioning themselves as the men to beat at Roland Garros. With their three-way battle intensifying, they’ve separated from the rest of the pack, leaving an injury-plagued Roger Federer and slumping Stan Wawrinka...