What to Expect in the Latest Installment of Serena Williams vs. Sloane Stephens

Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens have one of the most intriguing rivalries on the WTA Tour. Young, but intense, this rivalry turned on one match: Stephens’ upset win over Williams in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open. The fallout from Stephens’ lone win against Williams lingers in the intensity and electricity that surrounds their matches. They meet once again, this time... 

Has Angelique Kerber Become the WTA’s New Queen of Clay?

Angelique Kerber won two clay-court titles in one month. Undefeated on clay this year, Kerber even dethroned Maria Sharapova, the three-time defending champion at Stuttgart. With Madrid, Rome and the French Open just weeks away, has Kerber established herself as the WTA Tour’s new Queen of Clay?   Kerber defeated Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 to capture the crown at the Porsche Tennis... 

Ranking the Best Budding Rivalries in Tennis Today

Tennis rivalries help to define an era in the sport. Matches between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, and Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert represent the style of play, level of competition and even fashion of particular times. Those iconic rivalries began as recurring matchups that grew in stature over the years.  Roger Federer versus Rafael Nadal still tops the best... 

Eugenie Bouchard Going from Golden Girl to Problem Child

Eugenie Bouchard, once the WTA Tour’s new golden girl, is turning into a problem child. Last year’s breakout star and media darling is struggling on tour and making news for the wrong reasons. A few days ago, during a Fed Cup draw ceremony, Bouchard refused to shake the hand of her opponent. The Fed Cup ritual is not mandatory. It’s just an act of goodwill in international play between... 

Why Beating Rafael Nadal Won’t Impact Novak Djokovic’s 2015 French Open

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. It was Djokovic’s fifth clay-court victory over Nadal. So what? He can defeat Nadal 100 times on clay, but unless Djokovic does it at the French Open, a victory over the “King of Clay” means nothing. Once befuddled by Nadal, Djokovic has clearly found a solution to the Spaniard’s... 

Is Gael Monfils Tennis’ Greatest Entertainer or Biggest Underachiever?

Gael Monfils added another amazing shot to his growing list of ridiculous winners. By the time he retires, Monfils may have the most entertaining highlight reel ever and zero Grand Slams. That’s Lamonf, the showman with too few trophies to show for his enormous talents. Monfils is so engaging, dazzling and energetic. He may be the most entertaining tennis player of all time. He could also be... 

Will Extra Rest Help Roger Federer Contend at the 2015 French Open?

Roger Federer won his lone French Open title in 2009. Rafael Nadal has won the title nine times in the past 10 years. Federer hopes a tiny tweak to his schedule can change his luck at Roland Garros.  This year, Nadal looks more vulnerable than venerable, having bowed out of Miami and Indian Wells prior to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Federer skipped the Miami Open. Will the additional time off help... 

Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Tennis Players Ahead of Clay-Court Season

Serena Williams is No. 1. That’s one of the few things you can bank on when it comes to the WTA Tour’s top tier.  Outside of Williams’ dominance and Simona Halep’s perseverance, the top of the tour is influx. The current rankings do not reflect the shift in momentum among the best players. Maria Sharapova, ranked No. 2, has been outplayed by Halep, No. 3. Petra Kvitova,... 

Analyzing John Isner’s Place in American Tennis in the Post-Andy Roddick Era

John Isner is single-handedly keeping American men’s tennis from dissipating into obscurity. Isner upset No. 5 Kei Nishikori, 6-4, 6-3, in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open. It was his second win over a Top 10 player this week. He defeated No. 6 Milos Raonic Tuesday night. He will face No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.  Ranked No. 24, Isner is the first American man to reach the... 

Serena Williams Tightening Grasp on WTA’s No. 1 Ranking Despite Age and Injury

Serena Williams‘ trip to a 10th semifinal appearance in Miami further solidifies her hold on the WTA Tour’s No. 1 ranking. Williams earned a trip to the semifinals with a 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 win over Sabine Lisicki at the Miami Open. It was Williams’ 700th career victory. She will next face No. 2 Simona Halep, the latest player to rise and challenge the throne of the queen of tennis. Williams... 

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