US Open Tennis 2013: Is Serena Williams Unstoppable in Run Toward History?

Li Na was supposed to be one of the few players who could give Serena Williams trouble at the 2013 U.S. Open. So much for that. On Friday during their semifinal match, Serena steamrolled the 2011 French Open champion 6-0, 6-3. It was a match that didn’t even resemble anything like a much-anticipated showdown. That’s just how good Serena is these days. She makes even great champions seem... 

Roger Federer’s Aura Officially Gone After 2013 US Open Loss to Tommy Robredo

Roger Federer used to win matches just by being Roger Federer. Sure, he was great at tennis—one of the best, if not the best, to ever play the game—but he also had an aura of invincibility around him that intimidated most players out of their games before they even got on the court. I think it’s safe to say, after his shocking straight-sets loss to Tommy Robredo in the fourth round... 

Can Sloane Stephens Make Lightning Strike Twice Against Serena Williams?

On Sunday afternoon in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens—the top two American women—will meet in the fourth round of the U.S. Open.  In January, Stephens—just 19 at the time—shocked the world when she upset Serena in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. Writers everywhere hailed it as the “changing of the guard.” And now, eight months... 

What Will James Blake’s Legacy Be?

Today, one of the nicest guys in tennis, James Blake, announced that the 2013 U.S. Open is the last tournament of his career.  No athlete’s career can last forever, and that’s especially true for tennis players. They’re lucky if they get 10 good years out of their bodies, and they’re even luckier if any of those years are memorable to anyone outside of their closest friends... 

US Open 2013 Draw: Complete Bracket Analysis and Review

It’s hard to believe, but we are just days away from the final Grand Slam of 2013 kicking off. And if this most recent draw is any indication, the Slam season might have saved the best for last. On the men’s side, we have a chance for a Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer meeting in the quarters again. All eyes will be on those two long-time elites to live up to their end of the bargain this... 

US Open 2013: Predictions and Tournament Preview

It feels like just last week that the Australian Open was starting, but suddenly here we are less than a week away from the last Grand Slam of the year: the U.S. Open. Though the tennis season goes on for months after the stars leave New York, for most of the top players, the U.S. Open is the culmination of the season. It’s the last chance of the year to take home one of the most prized possessions... 

Western & Southern Open 2013: How Epic Azarenka-Williams Final Affects US Open

The U.S. Open just got a whole lot more interesting.  On Sunday afternoon, in a battle of No. 1 vs. No. 2, the underdog Victoria Azarenka stopped Serena Williams‘ 14-match winning streak by beating her 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. It was a topsy-turvy affair that started out error-strewn from Azarenka in the first set, lethargic from... 

Maria Sharapova-Jimmy Connors Pairing Quickly Goes Way of Hollywood Marriage

When Maria Sharapova announced she was bringing Jimmy Connors to her team earlier this summer, many expected that it might not be a match made in heaven. Few, however, expected this. After just one match—a second-round loss to Sloane Stephens at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati—the two decorated champions have parted ways.  Their partnership, which lasted only 33 days... 

Marion Bartoli’s Retirement Leaves Tennis World in Shock

Marion Bartoli shocked the world when she won Wimbledon last month, and she did it again less than six weeks later when she abruptly announced her retirement at the age of 28. Wednesday night, as the final match at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati was wrapping up, Bartoli called a press conference after her three-set loss to Simona Halep in the second round. There, through tears, the Frenchwoman... 

How Worrisome Is Maria Sharapova’s Rocky Start with New Coach Jimmy Connors?

Maria Sharapova raised a lot of eyebrows when she brought Jimmy Connors on as her coach earlier this summer. Tuesday, on their team debut, she raised a lot of doubts after being upset by Sloane Stephens 2‑6, 7‑6, 6‑3 in the second round of the Western and Southern Open. That was certainly not the start the dynamic duo was hoping for. After her shocking second-round loss at Wimbledon,... 

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