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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: May 12, 2016
Eugenie Bouchard is finally clawing her way out of the abyss. Tired of being labeled a one-hit wonder, she’s taken the rights steps lately to put an end to her woes and reestablish her relevance. Those flashes of superstar potential she once dazzled us? There’s now more than a sliver of hope that the 22-year-old can actually fulfill that promise and become a legitimate contender again. Her...
Published: May 5, 2016
A solemn Roger Federer sat before a horde of reporters at the Madrid Open and unexpectedly announced his withdrawal from the event before his opening match. It’s a task that’s becoming all too routine for him in 2016. Federer entered the tournament looking to regain his footing and pick up some valuable clay preparation with the French Open at Roland Garros drawing near. Those hopes...
Published: April 28, 2016
A prosperous fortnight in Monte Carlo and Barcelona gave a rejuvenated Rafael Nadal two big titles and imbued him with the type of confidence booster he desired for months on end. The sample size is small, but Nadal showed flashes of the old “King of Clay” we once grew accustomed to seeing wreak havoc every spring. The buzz around him is palpable. But that recent success may not matter...
Published: April 21, 2016
If men’s tennis lacked parity in lieu of Novak Djokovic’s unrivaled dominance, Monte Carlo proved how quickly things can change. Bounced in his first match, the world No. 1’s exit opened the door. And who gladly waltzed through? None other than much-maligned former champion Rafael Nadal. Picking up one spectacular win after another, Nadal finally achieved the type of tournament victory...
Published: April 14, 2016
Uncertainty filled the air as Roger Federer stepped onto the red clay of Monte Carlo for his second-round match with Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. A little over an hour later, he walked off the court a 6-3, 6-4 winner. You’d hardly know the Swiss maestro was playing his first match in over two months based on that commanding performance. He couldn’t ask for a better welcome-back party—not...
Published: April 7, 2016
Novak Djokovic dominated the early-season hard-court swing, achieving a trifecta (again) with titles at the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami. Winning the French Open and completing the career Grand Slam is now his top focus. And that journey to Roland Garros kicks off on the red dirt at the 2016 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The defending champion at the tournament, Djokovic is the overwhelming...
Published: March 31, 2016
With a bounty of points to defend, the upcoming clay-court swing is crucial for Andy Murray. His current form suggests a murky forecast. Because of a Miami Open meltdown, he’s on the ropes and searching for answers to break out of his malaise. In the sweltering heat of Key Biscayne, Florida, Murray didn’t exactly keep his cool. From arguing over the use of the wrong balls, to taking out...
Published: March 24, 2016
For some athletes, the toughest opponent they face isn’t across the net or on the opposite side of the field—it’s their own body. Just ask Milos Raonic. The ultra-talented 25-year-old has shown a penchant for racking up wins and physical ailments in his young career. Right as he starts building momentum and taking his game to the next level, an injury inevitably sets him back. Fitness...
Published: March 17, 2016
On the precipice of a signature win against decorated champion Rafael Nadal, 18-year-old prodigy Alexander Zverev finally showed his age. The lanky, long-haired German teen found himself up 5-2 in a decisive set, eventually holding match point on his own racket. But nerves crept in at the finish line after he dumped a routine volley into the net, and Zverev fell short of his first victory against a...
Published: March 10, 2016
While the tennis world dissects the news of Maria Sharapova’s failed drug test, the show must go on. And the action returns in a big way this week on the hard courts of Indian Wells. The first ATP Masters Series and WTA Premier Mandatory events of the year, the BNP Paribas Open kicks off the busiest stretch on the calendar. Considered by some to be the “fifth major,” Indian Wells...