The Biggest Takeaways from the 2015 Italian Open for Roland Garros

The final week of competitive action for most before the 2015 French Open is over, as Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova reigned supreme in the eternal city of Rome once again. It was certainly a chaotic and eventful week in the Italian capital, with testing three-setters and big-name withdrawals. The Serbian world No. 1 went the distance in his opening three matches before stepping up his level to... 

Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis Leading New Aussie Golden Generation

After a few lean years, with the cooling down of legend Lleyton Hewitt, Australian men’s tennis is off and running once again. A potentially thrilling 10 years or so is on the way for fans Down Under, as they possess a stack of young talent about to rise up the ranks. Close friends and fellow tall teenagers Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, the “Special K’s,” are the ones... 

2015 Davis Cup World Group 1st-Round Preview

For the most part, tennis is an individual sport. Male and female competitors are playing for themselves; for their own glory and success. The Davis Cup provides a welcome break from that solitude and an opportunity to work, and win or lose, as a team for your country. The Davis Cup generates barnstorming, often hostile, partisan atmospheres in big stadiums around the world. Certain players will always... 

Inaugural IPTL Has Been a Breath of Fresh Air

Spread across venues in four of Asia’s largest and most iconic cities, and with a whole variety of players of different ages and styles making up the four teams, the first-ever International Premier Tennis League has been truly refreshing to witness. Founder Mahesh Bhupathi’s concept, based on Twenty20 cricket’s Indian Premier League, has created moments that tennis fans... 

Can Anyone Stop Novak Djokovic Winning World Tour Finals Except Roger Federer?

Heading into the ATP Tour’s end-of-season spectacle of breath-taking ball-striking and intense drama and emotion, Novak Djokovic is a firm favourite to triumph at the O2 Arena for the third consecutive year. Djokovic has had a terrific last few months. Most significantly, he got married to long-time partner Jelena and then became a father to their son Stefan. But he’s also won tournaments... 

Hard Work Pays off for Andy Murray in Sealing World Tour Finals Berth

Six straight weeks of constant tournament play for Andy Murray has finally yielded the desired result, as the British No. 1 booked his place at the ATP end-of-season extravaganza at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday. The two-time Grand Slam champion comfortably dismantled Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-3 in the third round of the Paris Masters to confirm his participation at the World Tour Finals for the... 

The Biggest Storylines That Will Surround the Top WTA Stars in 2015

Excluding the Fed Cup in November, the most iconic names in women’s tennis are finished hitting serves and pummelling returns for another year. For the second year in a row, it’s the great Serena Williams who ends the year on top of the rankings. She triumphed at the WTA Finals in Singapore, defeating Simona Halep 6-3 6-0 in the final, making that three end of year championships in a row... 

Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Has Been 2014’s Standout Rivalry

Once again ranked as the top-two players in the world, No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Roger Federer have faced each other five times and counting in 2014, producing some fascinating and barnstorming contests. Previously, the talk was all about the great clashes between Federer and Rafael Nadal during the latter half of the 2000s. Then along came Djokovic, who rose to the very top of the men’s... 

Tennis Players Most Likely to Win Their 1st Grand Slam Title in 2015

In tennis 2014 has been all about potential change at the top of the game. The stranglehold of the Big Four on the ATP World Tour continues to be threatened by other players in the top 20 who sense a way through. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer won’t be pushed away easily, though, as shown by the fact that the three of them still hold the top three in the world rankings. The other... 

Mixed Outlook for Andy Murray After Shenzhen Title Win

It’s certainly been a gruelling 15 months for Andy Murray since he was on top of the world at Wimbledon in 2013. After back surgery cut last season short, he has struggled immensely—both mentally and physically—to get anywhere near the kind of tennis he was producing to win his second Grand Slam title at SW19. Winning his first title since then in the ATP 250 event in Shenzhen will... 

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