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What a wild and crazy opening week we’ve witnessed at the 2015 U.S. Open. In the scorching, oppressive New York heat, many top seeds have already fallen by the wayside, either through retirement or by shocking upset. Sent home were several of the biggest stars in women’s tennis, including Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic. And on the men’s side, last year’s finalist Kei Nishikori...
Published: August 31, 2015
The final Grand Slam of the 2015 season is ready to take hold of New York. What a fitting place for one of the biggest spectacles in sports. And this year’s edition of the U.S. Open will have a patriotic feel as both the men’s and women’s draws are loaded with American players. For well over a decade, Serena Williams has carried the flag for her country and emerged as its leading...
Published: August 28, 2015
A star-studded two weeks of tennis is about to kick off in New York, the climax to another thrilling season. So who has the best chance to win the 2015 U.S. Open? Unsurprisingly, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are heavily favored in their respective fields, but they’re joined by a group eager to steal their thunder. Fresh off a victory over Djokovic for the Cincinnati title, Roger Federer...
Published: August 25, 2015
The 2015 U.S. Open Series has passed through all four corners of the country and even into Canada as it builds toward a climactic finish in New York. There’s nothing quite like action under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium. These upcoming September nights will be filled with intrigue and excitement as the players battle for a piece of history. And this year’s U.S. Open will take on added...
Published: August 14, 2015
The Cincinnati Masters (aka the Western and Southern Open) is the Grand Slam of the Midwest, the last stop on the road to the U.S. Open and one of the most historic events in American tennis. Needless to say, there’s plenty at stake in the 2015 edition. While action is still underway at the Rogers Cup in Toronto and Montreal, the top men and women will soon land in Mason, Ohio, to kick off a...
Published: August 7, 2015
For so long, Rafael Nadal looked like Superman on the court. He cast such an imposing presence with his physicality and relentless competitive spirit, breaking down opponents’ morale with his dominance. But even the mightiest of figures aren’t immune to decline, and Nadal’s fall from grace in 2015 has him at the proverbial crossroads. As the losses pile up, doubts escalate. Has he...
Published: August 4, 2015
The road to the U.S. Open is heating up, and the top men will soon embark for scenic Montreal to kick off the 2015 Rogers Cup. Basking in his Wimbledon honeymoon, Novak Djokovic will lead a loaded field of contenders eager to knock the world No. 1 from his perch. Easier said than done. Because Roger Federer opted to skip the event, his absence allows fellow rivals Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal a golden...
Published: July 31, 2015
By skipping his annual summer trip to Canada, Roger Federer is sending a clear message to the opposition: His chips are all-in for the U.S. Open. Federer won’t be heading to Montreal for the 2015 Rogers Cup, an announcement which came as a mild surprise. That decision means the Swiss maestro won’t be able to defend any of the 600 points he earned by reaching last year’s...
Published: July 17, 2015
Roger Federer’s latest near-miss at Wimbledon is a reflection of an aging legend whose glory days are in the nostalgia-tinged past. No longer exuding the same aura of invincibility he once did, he has watched a new generation of players usurp his reign at the top of the game. But this reality gives a new perspective on his legacy. His earlier accomplishments now look downright superhuman in retrospect. Maybe...
Published: July 14, 2015
Another tennis season is zooming by at a supersonic pace, courtesy of some scintillating play that has manifested across the globe. From Australia to the western shores of the United States and everywhere in between, we’ve been treated to a jam-packed collection of the biggest events in the game. With the passage of Wimbledon, however, the year is nearing its climax on the hard courts in New...