Wimbledon 2014: Early Predictions Post-French Open

The dust has barely settled on the 2014 French Open, and already all eyes have shifted toward London and the All England Club. The Championships, Wimbledon begin June 23. The short turnaround between tournaments leaves players little time to wallow in self pity or even savor victories.  Next year, players will have more time to regroup. In 2015 there will be three weeks between the French Open... 

French Open 2014 Men’s Semifinals: Djokovic vs. Gulbis Preview and Prediction

On the surface, the semifinal matchup between Novak Djokovic and Ernests Gulbis pits the over-achieving Serbian against Latvia’s class clown.  However, public personae aside, these players have much in common. Both men have been known to play the cut-up on court. More importantly, they enter this match seeking the same thing, something they have never accomplished before. Djokovic is... 

2014 French Open: Best and Worst Dressed at Roland Garros

The 2014 French Open began with cool temperatures and damp conditions. This forced many female players to cover their outfits with long-sleeved tops, postponing the anticipated fashion fair.  By the end of the week, the sun had come out, the layered frocks were off, and the show was on at Roland Garros. With red clay as the catwalk, players have shown off trendy stripes, checks and florals. Chartreuse,... 

Who’s the New Women’s Favorite at the 2014 French Open?

Another round at Roland Garros and another top-seeded woman falters. This time it was No. 3-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska. Top-seeded Serena Williams went out in the second round, and No. 2 Li Na lost in the first round.  For the first time in the history of the Open era, at a Grand Slam, none of the top three women’s seeds will make it through to the fourth round. Such a void... 

Does Court Schedule Snub Show Rafael Nadal Has Worn out Welcome at French Open?

Rarely does the release of a tournament schedule elicit the type of response aimed at French Open officials after they assigned eight-time champion Rafael Nadal to the Suzanne Lenglen court. Lenglen is the second show court and plays second fiddle to Philippe Chatrier, center stage at Roland Garros. The apparent slight raised eyebrows. It also raised questions. Just what is the relationship between... 

French Open 2014: Preview and Top Storylines at Roland Garros

The 2014 French Open arrives with the same two players who entered the 2013 French Open as favorites, front-runners again. Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, less dominant on clay this season, remain the players to beat at Roland Garros.  Nadal and Williams are ranked No. 1 and thus will be seeded No. 1. Can they defend their titles? Will either make history?  Qualifying rounds kick off Tuesday.... 

5 Biggest Reasons Simona Halep Is the Most Underhyped Tennis Player

Check out the newly released WTA rankings today? Simona Halep is ranked No. 4, a career high. Yet aside from diehard tennis fans, few people recognize her name. Halep reached the finals in Madrid a few weeks ago and took the first set off Maria Sharapova. Last year Halep won six WTA titles. Only Serena Williams won more. She also rose from No. 47 to No. 11.  She did this with little... 

Serena Williams Defeats Sara Errani and Erases Doubts Going into French Open

Serena Williams played coy about her health and readiness going into the Italian Open in Rome. But as if she wanted to quiet the skeptics and feed her fans, Williams erased all doubts by defending her title convincingly at the event. She defeated Sara Errani, 6-3, 6-0, and re-established herself as the clear favorite going into the French Open at Roland Garros.  Williams withdrew from the... 

John Isner, Sam Querrey Early Exits in Rome Punctuate US Men’s Tennis Woes

John Isner, the No. 1 ranked American on the ATP Tour, lost his opening-round match at the Rome Masters to Jurgen Melzer. Meanwhile, Sam Querrey, once ranked as high as No. 17, lost in the qualifiers.  Isner and Querrey‘s early exits from Rome punctuate the woeful state of American men’s tennis. The most frustrating part about the demise of U.S. men’s tennis is that there... 

Serena Williams Records 650th Victory and Marches into Madrid Open Quarterfinals

Serena Williams defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-3 to move into the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. She also recorded her 650th win, per the WTA’s official website. That puts Williams in an exclusive club with 10 other women: Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, Virginia Wade, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Lindsay Davenport, Conchita Martinez, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Billie... 

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