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If there’s a French Open record to be held, it’s likely that Rafael Nadal holds it. You’ve probably heard the statistics before. The Spaniard has won nine French Open titles in 10 years. He is an astonishing 70-1 at Roland Garros in his career, with his lone loss coming in 2009 in the fourth round to Robin Soderling. And yet Wednesday in the quarterfinals, Nadal will be in a very...
Published: May 26, 2015
At the start of this French Open, things feel a bit different than they have over the past decade. Nine-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal is no longer the man expected to walk away with the trophy. Instead, the title of favorite belongs to world No. 1 Novak Djokovic. And rightly so. Djokovic is 36-2 on the season, with five huge titles under his belt: the Australian Open, Miami Open, BNP Paribas...
Published: May 24, 2015
Three men have dominated the chatter in the lead-up to Roland Garros: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. It makes sense. Nadal has won this tournament nine out of the last 10 years, Djokovic is the world No. 1 and needs this title to capture a Career Slam and Murray is heading into the French Open undefeated on the surface this season and with two clay-court titles. However, there’s...
Published: May 23, 2015
The best tennis players in the world have descended upon Roland Garros’ clay courts, and after a long winter and spring, it’s finally time for the French Open to begin. This year’s tournament is shaping up to be one for the ages. For the women, Serena Williams is going for her 20th Grand Slam, and Maria Sharapova is trying to defend her 2014 title. Meanwhile, an in-form Petra Kvitova...
Published: May 22, 2015
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived: The French Open draw is out, and the countdown to play on Sunday has begun. This year, there are bigger storylines than ever taking place in the men’s and women’s fields. Can Rafael Nadal overcome the nerves and subpar play that defined his clay season and recapture his Roland Garros magic? Will Novak Djokovic finally win...
Published: May 17, 2015
Novak Djokovic has accomplished many things in his illustrious career. He’s been world No. 1 for 147 weeks and counting. He has won eight Grand Slams (including five Australian Opens, two Wimbledons and one U.S. Open), 24 Masters titles and 53 singles titles in all. Still, there’s one very notable accolade missing from Djokovic‘s resume: French Open Champion. But now, after winning...
Published: May 10, 2015
Last year, Martin Kaymer turned his career around by winning The Players Championship and carrying that momentum over to the U.S. Open in June, where he won his second major. This Sunday at The Players, there will be dozens of golfers trying to follow in his footsteps. Chris Kirk is alone in the lead at 10 under par, but his lead is hardly a comfortable one. In fact, the leaderboard at TPC Sawgrass...
Published: April 13, 2015
As 21-year-old American prodigy Jordan Spieth was running away with his first Masters victory Sunday, Tiger Woods—a man who did the same thing 18 years ago—was making a statement of his own. His statement might not have been as flashy as Spieth’s, but with a five-under par score that left him tied for 17th, for many golf fans, Woods’ play was just as significant. While a mere...
Published: April 12, 2015
Well, it’s safe to say that moving day at Augusta did not disappoint. Jordan Spieth remains at the top of the leaderboard with a four-stroke cushion, but he has the best in the game in his rear-view mirror. On Saturday, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose all put on a birdie clinic, setting up a Sunday that is full of intrigue. So finish your chores early Sunday and get...
Published: April 7, 2015
Well, golf fans, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: the Masters Tournament. Every spring the happenings at Augusta National are highly anticipated, but 2015’s iteration is must-see TV. History is on the line, legacies are in question and superstars are ready to see their careers soar higher. Bubba Watson will try to defend his green jacket, and although he’s been playing well,...