Serena Williams’ Best Possible Doubles Partners Not Named Venus

Serena and Venus Williams make up the most feared doubles team on the WTA tour. Well, at least when they are playing.  The dynamic sibling duo, winners of 13 Grand Slam titles, have played just one doubles match this year, a loss in Dubai.  The Williams sisters were scheduled to play in the Australian Open, but had to withdraw after Venus suffered a lower leg injury. They pulled out... 

Novak Djokovic’s Ailing Wrist Threatens His Best Chance to Win the French Open

Novak Djokovic recently downgraded the seriousness of his right wrist injury. Initially, he thought the injury might require surgery and keep him out for significant time. However, he expects to play in Madrid and Rome.  Still, this wrist injury could threaten what is possibly Djokovic’s best chance to win the French Open.  Djokovic makes no secret of his deep desire to win... 

Stanislas Wawrinka Set to Soar After Defeating Federer, Djokovic and Nadal

Stanislas Wawrinka is ready to take off now. He’s already having the best year of his career. He also leads all players in points earned this season. Now, after clearing three major hurdles, his game could soar even higher.   Wawrinka pulled out of the Portugal Open, which begins April 28. However, he is expected to play in Rome and Madrid. When he returns to the clay... 

Power Ranking the Top 20 Women Going into European Clay-Court Stretch

The most competitive stretch of the WTA’s clay-court season begins today (April 21) as the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany gets underway.  It’s the first in a series of premier events that lead to the French Open. Uncertainty surrounds the top ranked players. A tired and injured Serena Williams is 0-1 on clay after being upset at the Family Circle Cup. Victoria Azarenka,... 

Novak Djokovic’s Biggest Challenges Going into Clay-Court Season

Novak Djokovic is coming off of back-to-back wins at Indian Wells and the Sony Open. This makes him the player with the most momentum going into the ATP European clay-court stretch. However, as the tour shifts to the red dirt, Djokovic may find himself on less-than-solid ground. Despite his 16-2 record and lead in this year’s points race, Djokovic heads into the trickiest part of the... 

Maria Sharapova Facing Major Obstacles Going into Clay-Court Season

Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova for the 15th successive time at the Sony Miami Open last month. However, that lopsided rivalry is the least of Sharapova’s problems. The four-time Grand Slam champion is facing far bigger issues going into the clay-court season.  In a post-match interview, transcribed by ASAP sports, Sharapova talked about the positive side playing, even if losing... 

Worst Trophies Awarded at Professional Tennis Tournaments

Every year, around this time, casual tennis fans experience a mild lull after Indian Wells and the Sony Open. That’s when the ATP and WTA tours head off to several smaller events. However, die-hard tennis fans follow these less publicized tournaments. Consequently, they witness something you won’t find at any Grand Slam: some of the worst trophies awarded in professional tennis. Unlike... 

Sloane Stephens Needs to Grow Up and Stop Giving Up in Matches

Sloane Stephens needs an attitude adjustment. Her flippant attitude toward matches is wearing thin and it’s time for Stephens to grow up. Stephens’ 1-6, 0-6 loss to Caroline Wozniacki on Sunday evening at the Sony Miami Open was worse than embarrassing. It was disrespectful to the people who paid to see a tennis match. Instead, what they got was another petulant performance by the... 

Roger Federer Fought His Way Through a Funk and Is Having Fun Again

Roger Federer is back in the Top Five. More importantly, he’s back in the picture. He returns to the Sony Open in Miami this week after skipping the tournament last year.  After a dismal 2013, perhaps the most frustrating of his career, Federer is back to enjoying life on tour. He fought his way through a funk, has reclaimed his form and found fun again.   Federer seems happier.... 

2014 Miami Sony Open Will Set the Tone for Rest of the WTA Season

The 2014 Miami Sony Open should sort out the mix-bag of results produced on the WTA Tour so far this season. The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam, comes and goes so quickly it’s rarely a true barometer for the rest of the season. Because Serena Williams, the tour’s best player, skips Indian Wells, that tournament loses its luster as a prelude for things to come. However, the... 

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