Why Is American Tennis Dying?

American tennis is dying. It’s dying a slow death brought on by complications from several contributing causes.  Don’t be fooled by rosy reports of increased participation among kids. American tennis is declining where it counts—at the college and professional levels, on television and in popular culture. The demise of tennis in the U.S. is puzzling because the sport thrives... 

How Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams’ Careers Have Started to Mirror Each Other

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams will enter the 2014 tennis season ranked No. 1.  Although their playing styles are different, Rafa and Rena have much in common. In fact, recently their careers have begun to mirror each other. Their 2013 seasons look almost identical. Williams won 11 titles, two Grand Slams and went 78-4. Nadal won 10 titles, two Slams and went 75-7. Williams earned a record... 

The Hottest Storylines in Women’s Tennis at the End of the 2013 Season

The 2013 WTA season ended the way it began, with Serena Williams as the most dominant force in the game.  Williams’ pursuit of Grand Slam titles is one of the hottest topics in women’s tennis. This year, Williams captured two Grand Slam titles and earned a record $12.4 million in prize money. She finished the year by defending her WTA Championships title. She takes a break and returns... 

One Improvement Top Women’s Tennis Players Must Make Before 2014

The 2013 WTA season is over. However, the 2014 season gets underway in less than two months. Tune-up tournaments for the first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, begin in December. Meanwhile, players are trying to fine-tune their games.  Even No. 1 Serena Williams, who is coming off perhaps the best season of her career, can make improvements. What to tweak? Some players, like Sara Errani for instance,... 

Biggest Takeaways from the 2013 ATP World Tour Awards

The ATP World Tour Awards are less notable than the Oscars, but more significant than the typical high school “most likely” honors.  These annual year-end awards in pro tennis garner little media attention. However, they do provide insight into what players think about their peers. The award for the player ranked No. 1 at the end of the year was decided on the court. The winner... 

Fashion Hits and Misses from the 2013 ATP Finals

It’s difficult to point out fashion hits and misses when all of the guests of honor wear the same thing. All of the participants in the ATP World Tour Finals dressed in the same attire. Still, we found fashion highlights and faux pas.  Most of the top singles and doubles players turned out over the weekend for a gala and fundraiser to kick off the ATP’s season-ending tournament.  Unfortunately,... 

Preview and Predictions for 2013 ATP World Tour Finals

The stage is set for a memorable ATP World Tour Finals in London. This year, Rafael Nadal reclaimed the spotlight and upstaged former No. 1 Novak Djokovic. Stanislas Wawrinka, an understudy most of his career, is vying for a starting role on the tour. Andy Murray qualified but had to bow out after undergoing back surgery. Meanwhile, the great Roger Federer returns in hopes of reviving his game.  With... 

Power Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Tennis Players After 2013 WTA Championships

Serena Williams solidified her No. 1 ranking by defending her title at the 2013 WTA Championships. Her seemingly insurmountable 5,046 points lead in the WTA rankings reflects the gap between her game and that of the rest in the field. Williams is clearly the top player. However, there is some serious shifting in the Power Rankings amongst the rest of the Top 10.   Since the U.S. Open, we’ve... 

Serena Williams Uses Petra Kvitova to Send a Message to WTA Challengers

Serena Williams wanted to send a message at the WTA Championships in Istanbul, and she used Petra Kvitova as the carrier pigeon.  Yesterday, Williams crushed Kvitova 6-2, 6-3 and became the first player to earn a spot in the semifinals. She also put the rest of the field on alert. She was giving them a preview of what they can expect if they are unfortunate enough to face her in the future.  No... 

How Serena Williams’ $10 Million Season Reflects Her Legacy on and off the Court

Serena Williams recently became the first women’s tennis player to break the $10 million single-season earnings mark. More than a milestone, Williams’ $10 million season says as much about her influence off the court as it does about her dominance in the game.  Williams defeated Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-4, on Wednesday at the WTA Championships in Istanbul. She is 2-0 in the tournament.... 

« Previous Page — Next Page »

Latest News

• Former England Manager Graham Taylor Dies at Age 72
• Bruce Arena Names USMNT January Camp Invitees
• Karamoko Dembele Makes England U15s Debut After Playing for Scotland in November
• USMNT Watch: Bobby Wood Nets 1st Bundesliga Goal Since September
• Rugby Player Bruno Andres Doglioli Banned 3 Years for Tackling Female Referee