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Cramps held Andy Murray back in the opening round of the 2014 U.S. Open, but the tournament’s champion of two years ago dispelled any concerns about his form in Thursday’s win over Matthias Bachinger. Murray’s characteristic prowess as a returner combated Bachinger’s strong serve, and the No. 8 seed’s own service game was exceptional in a straight-sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory...
Published: August 27, 2014
Andy Murray fought through a number of cramps to notch a four-set victory over Robin Haase, kicking off his 2014 U.S. Open in most unusual fashion on Monday. Despite that impressive rally from early adversity, Murray’s road to a potential title in the season’s Grand Slam finale is too tough for him to advance deep in the tournament. Now bear in mind that Murray is the biggest men’s...
Published: August 26, 2014
Novak Djokovic had struggled a bit on hard courts since his Wimbledon triumph, but he looked sharp in a dominant opening-round match win against Diego Schwartzman at the 2014 U.S. Open. The men’s top-seeded player in Djokovic made rather quick work of his outmatched counterpart on Monday evening at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, securing a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory. Schwartzman’s second...
Published: August 24, 2014
Hunter Mahan contended in multiple majors last season before losing ground amid a disappointing 2013-14 campaign. The talented, exceptional ball-striker redeemed a lot of those travails on Sunday, firing a six-under 65 in the final round to win The Barclays. There were signs that Mahan was rounding into form ahead of the FedEx Cup playoff opener, as he’d previously finished in the top 10 at...
Published: August 23, 2014
Phil Mickelson has failed to maintain the momentum generated by his runner-up finish at the 2014 PGA Championship at the dawn of the FedEx Cup playoffs. The Hall of Famer and gallery favorite won’t be around for the final 18 holes at The Barclays at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey. Mickelson opened with lackluster scores of 71 and 72 before unraveling with a four-over 75 on Saturday,...
Published: August 21, 2014
The 2014 U.S. Open draw will be revealed Thursday, but we already know that only three of the four biggest stars in men’s tennis will be competing at Flushing Meadows in New York. Defending champion Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from the final Grand Slam tournament of the season due to a right wrist injury. That leaves the door open for past winners, such as prospective top seed Novak...
Published: August 20, 2014
The 2014 Barclays is the first of four events in the FedEx Cup playoffs, and a $10 million bonus waits at the end of the Tour Championship rainbow. Rory McIlroy sits atop the standings. He is No. 1 in the world rankings and is coming off three straight victories, including two majors. He is the prohibitive favorite yet again ahead of Thursday’s start at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus,...
Published: August 18, 2014
One of the most monumental television talk show appearances in golf history unfolds Monday evening at 11:35 p.m. ET, when both Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Woods is in the same breath as Jack Nicklaus in the debate as to who the greatest golfer of all time is, but McIlroy‘s recent career trajectory suggests he may be in the discussion someday...
Published: August 18, 2014
Men’s tennis superstar Rafael Nadal plays with reckless abandon. It’s part of the genius that has made him a 14-time Grand Slam tournament champion, but Nadal’s all-out style has also taken a toll on his body over the years. Ahead of the 2014 U.S. Open, a right wrist injury threatens to hold Nadal out of competition. It is vital that Nadal carefully considers how the latest ailment...
Published: August 13, 2014
Sandwiched between the end of the PGA Championship and the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, the Wyndham Championship offers fans a competitive stepping stone between two of the most exciting times of the season. Last week’s tremendous finale at Valhalla saw Rory McIlroy join Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players with four majors at age 25. McIlroy won’t be in action this week,...