Australian Open 2015: Championship Odds & Predictions for Top Contenders

Despite being unseeded and ranked No. 41, Victoria Azarenka stands as much a chance of winning the 2015 Australian Open as No. 4 Petra Kvitova. At least that’s what the oddsmakers think.  According to Odds Shark, Azarenka is a 10-1 favorite to win her third Australian Open title. Meanwhile, John Isner, the top-ranked American male, is given little chance at all. Isner, ranked No. 20, is... 

Is Serena Williams’ Poor Hopman Cup Performance a Sign of Decline?

Two years after becoming the oldest woman to hold down the No. 1 ranking, Serena Williams remains on a “decline watch.” Dominant for nearly a decade, Williams often plays a stratosphere above the rest of the women on the WTA Tour. So when her game crashes back to earth, the decline watchers wonder: could this be the beginning of the end? Williams’ recent performance at the 2015 Hopman... 

Who’s More Likely to Be No. 1 at End of 2015: Serena Williams or Novak Djokovic?

Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic entered 2015 ranked No. 1. How likely is it that they end the year still on top? Each won a Grand Slam last year and faced a number of ups and downs. Both finished 2014 by winning a year-end championship and playing in the International Premier Tennis League.  They face similar challenges, but their priorities differ. Djokovic is trying to solidify... 

Why There’s Nothing Wrong with Big Prize-Money Disparities in Tennis

Professional tennis has an elitist problem. At least that’s what some would like you to think. As prize money climbs to all-time highs, so have grumblings about disparities. There’s talk of a growing gap between the haves and have-nots. Earnings for the best overshadow the crumbs left for the rest. The relationship between top-ranked and lower-ranked players is akin to that of medieval... 

Tennis Players Entering 2015 with a Revamped Image

The 2015 tennis season is underway and a few top players begin this year with a better image than they started with in 2014.  These players, all ranked in the Top 20, have revamped their reputation. Heading into the new season, they hope to build upon the momentum they generated last year. Unlike players like Marin Cilic, who had one breakout tournament, these players have transformed their... 

Ranking the Top Foot-in-Mouth Moments in Tennis from 2014  

As 2014 comes to a close, so do year-end reviews. No look back is complete without recognizing the biggest foot-in-mouth moments. Tennis players are on tour so long and play in so many tournaments that somebody is bound to say something stupid. However, a terse retort in a post-match interview is forgivable. Everybody has a bad day.  Even questionable remarks in poor taste are not necessarily... 

Tennis Players Facing a Turning Point in Their Careers

Tennis players firing and hiring coaches is as traditional during November and December as turkey and stuffing. It’s usually a sign that a player wants to shake things up. It means a player has reached an impasse physically, strategically or psychologically. They’ve come to a turning point in their career. Last year, when Roger Federer hired Stefan Edberg, that wasn’t a turning point.... 

Top 10 Best-Dressed Tennis Players of 2014

The best players on the ATP and WTA Tours get the biggest clothing deals. Their outfits are customized for their world-class bodies and then marketed to mere mortals.  Even with designers and the backing of sports apparel companies, some players still miss the mark. Tomas Berdych drew mixed reviews when he debuted his H&M floral kit at the French Open. He also misfired at the Australian... 

5 Things Maria Sharapova Must Accomplish to Have a Successful 2015 Season

Going into 2015, Maria Sharapova faces the familiar challenge of trying to dethrone Serena Williams. Considering Sharapova’s history against the world No. 1, it would be easy to reduce her 2015 objective to solving the “Serena problem.” However, Sharapova has managed to have many successful seasons without defeating Williams.  Indeed, Sharapova grabbed two French Open titles... 

Current Tennis Players Who Would Make Great Coaches

Great players don’t necessarily make good coaches. In fact, most ATP and WTA Tour coaches were not superstars in their playing days. Yet the trend of top players hiring former tennis stars, even legends, continues. Earlier this week, Agnieszka Radwanska hired Martina Navratilova as her coach. Last year, Roger Federer hired Stefan Edberg. Ivan Lendl helped guide Andy Murray to two Grand... 

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