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They’ve played each other all over the world, thrilling fans with sensational displays of tennis rarely before witnessed. And for the next installment in their intense rivalry, the stakes couldn’t possibly be any higher. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are back in the Wimbledon final, setting up a titanic rematch of last year’s legendary meeting. It’s only fitting the world...
Published: July 7, 2015
The men’s and women’s draws have been whittled down after another exciting Manic Monday. Yes, we are finally at the business end of Wimbledon 2015. And now things become really interesting. There is no shortage of interesting matches on the docket for the quarterfinals, which will serve as the prelude to some blockbuster semifinal battles. But who is best positioned for a triumphant march...
Published: July 3, 2015
Eugenie Bouchard’s fall from grace has been stunning and swift. Just one year ago, the affable Canadian was charming audiences with her bubbly personality and an aggressive brand of tennis that skyrocketed her into title contention. Bouchard possessed that rare combination of marketability and immense talent, with many tabbing her as the next coming of Maria Sharapova in that regard. The golden-haired...
Published: June 30, 2015
Wimbledon is finally here, and the next two weeks are sure to be action-packed and dripping with excitement as the best tennis players in the world fight for the sport’s most hallowed championship. Both the men’s and women’s draws are loaded and should deliver plenty of memorable moments as the title hopefuls scrap to make it to the finish line. Before the final week of play begins,...
Published: June 26, 2015
The emerald-colored lawns have been trimmed, the strawberries and cream prepared and the white clothing freshly tailored, all while Rufus the Hawk prowls above the grounds. Yes, it’s finally time for Wimbledon, that annual soiree mixing elegance and tradition. As tennis’ most prestigious Grand Slam, transfixed eyes will be on the All England Club over the next two weeks. But which players...
Published: June 23, 2015
Wimbledon is not only the centerpiece of the tennis calendar—it’s one of the most prestigious events of any sport. The 2015 edition is almost here, and there’s been a mad dash the past few weeks as the top players in the world scramble to tailor their games to the freshly cut lawns. From Queen’s Club to Halle (among other destinations), these warm-up tournaments have already...
Published: June 19, 2015
The one undefeated force in our universe is time. No matter how hard we may try to stave off the cumulative effects, it eventually catches up with everyone. Even a transcendent athlete like Roger Federer isn’t immune to this inevitably. The soon-to-be 34-year-old is firmly entrenched in the twilight of his legendary career. No longer able to win tournaments at the rapid clip he once did,...
Published: June 16, 2015
The brief, yet jam-packed grass-court season is finally upon us. Wimbledon is a mere two weeks away, but plenty will be decided while the top men and women prepare for their pilgrimage to London. In England, Germany and even the Netherlands, Europe will be the setting as players adapt their games to the lush lawns. How they perform at key warm-up events could well shape their fortunes at the...
Published: June 13, 2015
Rafael Nadal‘s fall from grace has been precipitous and swift. Once a regular participant on championship Sundays, he’s won only a single title (Buenos Aires) in the last year. A litany of physical ailments pestered him at the end of 2014, but his recent on-court woes are even more concerning. Bullied by his peers, he dropped a half-dozen matches on the red dirt this season. For perspective,...
Published: June 9, 2015
A grueling fortnight of tennis wrapped up in grand style at Roland Garros as Stanislas Wawrinka captured the jewel of the clay-court season. Further solidifying his status as a champion, Wawrinka put an exclamation point on a tournament full of surprising results and even redemption for several players. But not all involved were as fortunate. Some, like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, left in bitter...