Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Players After the 2015 French Open

Serena Williams‘ win at the 2015 French Open confirmed what everyone already knew: She’s by far the best player in the game. It’s not even close. Playing with flu-like symptoms narrowed the gap but fell short of leveling the playing field. Williams is playing for more than the No. 1 ranking. She’s shooting for greatest of all time. Despite her ranking and legendary status, Williams... 

Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray: Who Benefits Most from Friday’s Suspended Play

The storm changes everything. The 2015 French Open semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray is no longer a marathon. It’s a sprint now. A different type of race benefits a certain type of player. Murray may want to thank the heavens for sending storm clouds to Paris and giving him a better chance of reaching the finals at Roland Garros. Play was suspended with Djokovic leading 6-3, 6-3,... 

Why Serena Williams’ Dominance Against Top Foes Hurts Her Legacy

Serena Williams moved a round closer to winning a 20th Grand Slam title, but took a step back in cementing her legacy.  Apparently, Williams is so dominant that some members of the media have begun labeling her era as “weak.” Williams, down 3-6, 2-4, won the last four games in the final two sets to defeat Victoria Azarenka 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the fourth round of the 2015 French... 

Jack Sock Is Ready to Be the Leading Man in American Tennis

Jack Sock, the last American male standing at the 2015 French Open, is finally ready to become the USA’s leading man. Sock has a chance to advance to the fourth round, the deepest he’s ever gone in a Grand Slam. He can also replace John Isner as America’s best hope to win its first Slam since Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open in 2003. Sock, ranked No. 37, has plenty work to do before... 

Venus Williams’ Exit Caps Brutal Day for Americans at Roland Garros

Venus Williams‘ loss to Sloane Stephens marked the lowest and highest moment for Americans at the 2015 French Open. On Memorial Day, one of the most patriotic days on the calendar, Americans proved once again they stink on clay. Americans went 1-7 on the second day of the French Open. The lone win was Stephens’ 7-6 (5), 6-1 win over Williams, the highest-ranked (No. 15) American to fall... 

French Open 2015: Top Storylines to Follow at Roland Garros

Although the 2015 French Open will have all the usual players, pre-tournament plot twists have created some dramatic storylines. Novak Djokovic hopes to win his first French Open title. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal seeks his 10th. Those two storylines have been volleyed about so much they’ve almost become cliche. However, that’s what people are talking about—the drama surrounding Nadal’s... 

French Open 2015: 10 Under-the-Radar Players to Watch at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal at the French Open has been as close as you can get to a sure thing in sports. However, even with someone as dominant as Nadal and players as consistent as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, some under-the-radar talents will emerge at the 2015 French Open to catch everyone by surprise.   Flying under the radar means more than being a dark horse or... 

French Open 2015: Roger Federer More Desperate Than Ever for Roland Garros Win

Roger Federer already has what Novak Djokovic desires: a French Open title. However, among his 17 Grand Slam titles, Federer has won only one at Roland Garros. Nearing the end of his career, Federer may be more desperate for a win at Roland Garros than Djokovic.  Federer takes on Djokovic in the final of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Sunday. Despite a No. 2 ranking and “all-time... 

Andy Murray’s Win over Rafael Nadal Benefits Novak Djokovic

Despite skipping the tournament, Novak Djokovic comes out of the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open a winner. Andy Murray’s stunning straight-sets win over Rafael Nadal on Sunday is a victory for Djokovic. It’s another blow to the “King of Clay’s” invincibility. If Nadal suddenly looks quite beatable on clay, it’s because he’s been beaten rather recently and... 

The ATP’s Youth Movement Proving in 2015 That It’s Here to Stay 

Check out the quarterfinals at the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open. There are more players 25 and younger than guys 30 and older. Last year, Kei Nishikori was the only player in the quarterfinal under 25. Nishikori, Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov, all 25 or younger, earned spots in this year’s quarterfinals. Nick Kyrgios, the 20-year-old Australian, fell one round shy of the quarterfinals... 

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