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Roger Federer and Serena Williams have 17 Grand Slam titles each. Federer has earned more prize money than anyone in the history of tennis. Williams has earned more prize money than any woman in the history of sports. They have two other things in common. Both are 32, and each finished Wimbledon in tears. It’s tough to win a Slam after 30. Each year the body grows more weary, and the age gap...
Published: July 11, 2014
Serena Williams‘ tumultuous season can be turned around with a win at the U.S. Open. Getting in position to pull that off will require Williams to take a different approach from the one she took in 2013. Last year, Williams stormed through tournaments on her way to a record-breaking season. She went 78-4 and won 11 titles, including the French Open and U.S. Open. She racked up a record $12.4...
Published: July 7, 2014
As Wimbledon’s well-worn grass on Centre Court bids farewell to the world’s best tennis players, the hard-courts of Flushing Meadows await. So do questions about how Wimbledon results will impact U.S. Open play. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer delivered a high-quality match in the men’s final. The women’s final was a showcase for Petra Kvitova and a learning experience...
Published: July 5, 2014
Petra Kvitova’s complete dominance over Eugenie Bouchard in the 2014 Wimbledon final, provided answers to many questions surrounding the up-and-coming players on the WTA Tour. Bouchard’s first Grand Slam final and Simona Halep’s French Open final appearance signaled the future is now for the next generation of superstars. However, Kvitova’s hammering serve and powerful...
Published: July 1, 2014
Previews and predictions prior to the 2014 Wimbledon mainly focused on established Grand Slam winners, such as Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, or up-and-coming stars like Eugenie Bouchard. Few considered the chances of a career journeyman like laughing, lovable Lucie Safarova. But here she is, 27, playing in her first Slam semifinal. She’ll take on fellow Czech and friend, Petra Kvitova. The...
Published: June 28, 2014
Every player, from qualifiers to Grand Slam champions, arrives at Wimbledon with the goal of winning it all. However, some carry an extra chip on their shoulder. They have much to prove. Roger Federer and Serena Williams, each with 17 Grand Slams, face high expectations and the added pressure of playing in the twilight of their careers. But neither has to prove anything. Federer and Williams have solidified...
Published: June 23, 2014
Sloane Stephens’ career might be crash landing as swiftly as it took off. Stephens’ meteoric rise to tennis stardom hit a snag today when unseeded Maria Kirilenko defeated her 6-2, 7-6 (6). Losing to Kirilenko, a former Top 10 player, is hardly cause for concern. However, the loss further stalls Stephens’ momentum. Once considered a rising star, Stephens is falling. When...
Published: June 20, 2014
Wimbledon, with its unique seeding process, always provides a bit of intrigue for oddsmakers. This year, home-grown hero and defending champion Andy Murray leapfrogged over Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka to claim the No. 3 seed. Still, Murray is not the favorite. According to Odds Shark, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are considered the odds-on favorites to win at the All...
Published: June 17, 2014
Will Serena Williams win another Grand Slam? A few months ago, that question would have been considered absurd. Williams, winner of 17 Slams, completed a record-setting year in 2013. She went 78-4, won 11 titles, grabbed the No. 1 ranking and won two Grand Slams. Matching Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert with 18 Slams seemed inevitable. Talk surfaced about her reaching Steffi...
Published: June 12, 2014
The always-volatile, revolving list of up-and-coming tennis stars often changes after each Grand Slam. A number of young players leapt on to the list after impressive French Open performances. But how many of them have a game that translates well to grass-court play? The quick and slick grass courts favor the big server and swift movers. If they can serve and volley, even better. hink of...