French Open 2015: Early Predictions Post-Australian Open

Well, the fist Slam of 2015 is officially in the books, and Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are richer, both in a historical context and in a very literal one. Now, instead of getting caught up on missed sleep during the fortnight, it’s time to go ahead and look forward to the French Open. Sure, there’s a lot of tennis to be played before the tours convene back together in Paris, but... 

Novak Djokovic Climbing Ladder of Historic Greats with Australian Open Title

On Sunday evening in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0 to win his fifth Australian Open title and his eighth major overall. It wasn’t always pretty, but there are no style points in the history books. Djokovic, 27, now owns more Australian Open titles than any man in the Open Era. He is tied with Andre Agassi, Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors on the all-time... 

Australian Open 2015: Winners and Losers from Melbourne

What a fortnight we just had Down Under. The 2015 Australian Open provided nonstop thrills for the past two weeks. Teenagers announced their arrival on the scene, legends were sent packing during the first week, and losing streaks were busted. Sportsmanship took center stage—as did, unfortunately, sexism—and a shirt stole the show completely. But once play wrapped up, four great champions... 

Serena Williams Inches Closer to Steffi Graf’s Record After Australian Open Win

In front of a packed crowd on Saturday evening in Melbourne, Australia, battling both an illness and the No. 2 player in the world, Serena Williams won her sixth Australian Open title, 6-3, 7-6(5). This was the 19th major title of her career, and it moved her a mere three Grand Slams away from tying Steffi Graf atop the list of major winners. There are a lot of things responsible for this Slam victory—her... 

Australian Open 2015 Men’s Final: Djokovic vs. Murray Preview and Prediction

After a crazy two weeks full of upsets and breakthroughs, we’re left with the same Australian Open final we’ve had in now three of the last five years: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray. Both 27-year-olds have made it to the final in rather straightforward fashion, dropping only two sets along the way, in each case to a top-10 player. Murray dropped one set to Grigor Dimitrov (No. 10)... 

Will Andy Murray Get over the Hump vs. Novak Djokovic in Australian Open Final?

After an unpredictable Australian Open that saw teenagers shine and legends of the game struggle, we’re left with a final that looks rather familiar in the Aussie sun: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray. This will be the fourth time in the last five years that the two 27-year-olds have met in Melbourne and the third time they’ve faced off in the Australian Open final. Djokovic has won all three... 

Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open Loss Shows He’s Not Yet Back as a Title Contender

Rafael Nadal said at the beginning of this Australian Open that he wasn’t back to his best yet and shouldn’t be considered one of the favorites for the title. It turns out, he really meant it. On Tuesday afternoon in Melbourne, Nadal saw his 17-match winning streak against Tomas Berdych come to an end when the Czech upset Nadal in a dominating 6-2, 6-0, 7-6 performance in the quarterfinals. It’s... 

Resurgent Venus Williams Blocking Madison Keys’ Path to American Tennis Stardom

Seventeen years ago at the 1997 U.S. Open, an 18-year-old Venus Williams made it to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. At the time, Madison Keys was three. On Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia, the legend of Grand Slams past and the potential star of Grand Slams future will face off to see which American has what it takes to be an Australian Open semifinalist in the present. Venus, now 34 years old,... 

Optimism Fading Fast for Roger Federer After Stunning 2015 Australian Open Upset

On Friday afternoon in Melbourne, expectations for Roger Federer‘s season decreased drastically when he shockingly lost to Andreas Seppi, the 46th-ranked player in the world, 6-4, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 in the third round of the Australian Open. The upset snapped Federer’s 10-match winning streak over Seppi. It might be a bit unfair, and it’s definitely exhausting, but as Federer continues... 

Australian Open 2015 Draw: Complete Seedings and Bracket Analysis

At long last, it’s time for the tennis stars to converge in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of 2015. That’s right, folks—the Australian Open is about to begin. There are always a ton of question marks surrounding the first Slam of the year since it’s hard to tell what form any of the players are in, but this year there seems to be even more intrigue than ever as we head... 

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