Rafael Nadal’s Injury Woes Continue to Raise Questions

It’s that time of the year again—the period of silence on the ATP tour, as far as concerns the Big Four, at least: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray. Federer has gone off for a bit of a break, citing fatigue; Djokovic perhaps announced the start of the race for the No. 1 ranking when he confirmed his participation in the China Open and Andy Murray will likewise set off his bid for... 

Grand Slam Tennis 2012: Big 4’s Emergence Signals New Tennis Trend

In many ways, 2012 has transpired as one of the key years in Grand Slam tennis history. Critics may say that such a categorical statement reeks of sensationalism—that every tennis season stands on its own in its own way.  But the facts are undeniable—2012 is the first time in nearly a decade that four different men won the four Grand Slams. If anything, it should herald the beginning... 

Grand Slam Tennis 2012: Big 4’s Emergence Signals New Tennis Trend

In many ways, 2012 has transpired as one of the key years in Grand Slam tennis history. Critics may say that such a categorical statement reeks of sensationalism—that every tennis season stands on its own in its own way.  But the facts are undeniable—2012 is the first time in nearly a decade that four different men won the four Grand Slams. If anything, it should herald the beginning... 

Novak Djokovic: Has 2012 Been a Career-Defining Season for Him?

“Career-defining” is sometimes an overused term. Most commonly it refers to a moment when one’s career reaches its definitive moment, i.e. typically a major triumph or success of some kind. More unusually, as in this context, it is used to describe a moment that defines not only one’s career by success, but by character. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have had these kinds of... 

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Locked in a Battle for the Year-End No. 1 Ranking

The U.S. Open has made things very interesting at the top of tennis.  For just the second time in 10 years, neither of the top two seeds took home the title—that honour went to third-seeded Andy Murray. It leaves the top two ranked players, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, locked in a struggle for year-end supremacy. Federer had gained the top spot after winning Wimbledon and needed a strong... 

Andy Murray and Roger Federer Finish the US Open on Different Notes

It must have seemed likely that the two Olympic finalists would be favored at the US Open. Roger Federer and Andy Murray played each other at that particular occasion just a month after the Wimbledon final. The setting was almost identical. They both had the best grass summers, and, whatever the result—Murray would sweep away Federer with perverse ease—either man would be well-placed for... 

Roger Federer Concerned for Rival Rafael Nadal’s Prolonged Absence

With almost 30 Grand Slam singles titles between them and almost 30 matches together on tour, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have put on some epic matches together. Having not played each other since March, it seems their tennis relationship is evolving into something new. Nadal pulled out of the Olympics and Toronto Masters, and he will miss the Cincinnati Masters. There is a chance he may not be... 

Roger Federer Aims for Greatness Again at London Olympics

For a player so accomplished as Roger Federer, it is hard to find an ornament lacking in his crowded crown. Having already one of the most complete tennis games in history, he has possessed just about every tennis great’s career in nutshells. He has Borg’s five straight Wimbledons, Agassi’s Career Grand Slam, has been to the final of all four grand slams in a calendar year multiple... 

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic: Previewing Their 2012 French Open Hopes

The 2012 French Open draw is out. We can finally put an end to speculations and prognoses, that whirlwind of ‘Rafael Nadal is a set at the French’, or ‘Roger Federer will never win the French’-type articles. What we now have before the tournament begins are a few hours to reflect scientifically with the hard evidence of justified probability. As it happens again in 2012, Novak... 

French Open 2012: Maria Sharapova Poised for Success at Roland Garros Again

Perhaps one of the more unexpected stories to have emerged has been the relative dominance of Maria Sharapova over this year’s clay court season. One says “relative” only because Sharapova’s main rival and tormentor in the months before—World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka—has only played a secondary role in events on clay. The Belarusian, who won the Australian Open in... 

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