Madrid Open 2013: Rafael Nadal Has Easy Road to Title After Win vs. David Ferrer

Two-time Mutua Madrid Open champion Rafael Nadal continued to keep his bid for a third title very much alive on Friday with a gutsy quarterfinals victory over Spanish compatriot David Ferrer. The tournament’s official Twitter page broke news of the result: It took three sets for Nadal to get it done, and it required him to rebound from a loss in the opening set. However, the “King of Clay”... 

Madrid Open 2013: Predicting Winners of Friday’s Quarterfinal Matches

The 2013 Mutua Madrid Open has already seen the two biggest stars in men’s tennis fall—Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The World No. 1 Djokovic lost in Round 2 to promising youngster Grigor Dimitrov, while Federer bowed out in the Round of 16 against No. 14 seed Kei Nishikori. Thus, the road seems to be paved for Rafael Nadal, the “King of Clay,” to live up to his moniker... 

Novak Djokovic’s Loss at Madrid Open Is Minor Setback for Clay Court Season

Novak Djokovic suffered a shocking loss in Tuesday’s second round of the Mutua Madrid Open to No. 28-ranked Grigor Dimitrov. However, it will be only a minor setback in the clay court season for the top-ranked tennis player in the world. The only leg of the career Grand Slam missing from Djokovic‘s already decorated résumé is the French Open. Though the king of clay, Rafael... 

Players Championship 2013 Leaderboard: Round 1 Sets Stage for Epic Tournament

The 2013 Players Championship features many big names hovering near the top of the leaderboard, but a relative unknown in Roberto Castro leads the way at nine-under. Castro’s scintillating 63 matched the course record at TPC Sawgrass, but this is uncharted territory for the 27-year-old, who has never won a PGA Tour event. The tournament’s official Twitter page nicely summed up the key storylines... 

Wells Fargo Championship 2013: Day 1 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy headlines a cluster of seven players at five-under after shooting 67 in Thursday’s Round 1 action at the Wells Fargo Championship. Among the mixed bag of golfers knotted atop the leaderboard are five-time Tour winner Nick Watney and Monday qualifier Nate Smith. A powerful trio of Americans featuring Phil Mickelson, Boo Weekley and Zach Johnson sits just one shot off the... 

Wells Fargo Championship 2013: Tee Times, Date and TV Schedule

This week’s Wells Fargo Championship has so many intertwining storylines that it simply can’t be regarded as just another PGA Tour event. The absence of Tiger Woods from the field may turn a lot of casual fans away, but those who were involved in last year’s stunning three-way playoff create plenty of intrigue by themselves. And that’s not even including the fact that this indeed... 

Zurich Classic 2013: Day 4 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

Billy Horschel fired an electrifying final round of eight-under 64 to win his first PGA Tour event at the Zurich Classic on Sunday, edging out D.A. Points by one shot in a thrilling duel. On the final hole, Points’ second shot to the par-five found the greenside bunker, but he knocked it to within six feet of the hole. Horschel calmly stepped up to his putt, and from about 26 feet, he buried... 

Bahrain Grand Prix 2013: Sebastian Vettel Will Continue Formula 1 Dominance

Sebastian Vettel is the three-time defending world champion in Formula One racing, and also happens to be the reigning winner of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix. With an ideal No. 2 starting position, there is little reason to expect anything other than Vettel emerging victorious once again. The 25-year-old phenom is atop the point standings through three races in 2013, courtesy of a triumph at the... 

RBC Heritage 2013: Day 3 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

Charley Hoffman birdied four of his first five holes and putted brilliantly to shoot a five-under 66 in Round 3 of the RBC Heritage. The two-time PGA Tour winner holds a two-stroke lead entering the final day over reigning U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. A tie for third at the Valero Texas Open has generated some nice momentum for Hoffman, who opened this event at Hilton Head’s Harbour Town... 

Tiger Woods’ Best Chance for 2013 Major Is British Open at Muirfield

The year’s maiden major didn’t bring Tiger Woods his 15th title in pursuit of the record held by Jack Nicklaus. However, Woods has the best opportunity to draw one closer to the Golden Bear’s 18 this season at the links of Muirfield in the British Open. 2013 has been kind to Woods for the most part, as he’s already won three times on the PGA Tour. All of those wins, though,... 

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