Pete Sampras Says Roger Federer’s New Racket Experiment Will Take Time

Pete Sampras says it will take time for Roger Federer to adjust to a new racket.  But Sampras believes Federer’s struggles have more to do with confidence, not equipment. Sampras spoke about Federer during a press conference at the Roger’s Cup in Toronto. Sampras was at the site of the WTA tournament to play an exhibition match against James Blake Friday night. Per Dhiren Mahiban of... 

Injuries to Monitor as US Open 2013 Approaches

It’s impossible to play professional tennis and avoid injuries.  Knee bands and Kinesio tape are as much a part of tennis attire as wrist bands.  However, some injuries are more bothersome than others. These injuries hinder performance enough to diminish a player’s chances of winning a tournament. A number of high-profile players have injuries that raise questions about their... 

Will 2013 US Open Be as Wild and Wacky as Wimbledon?

The 2013 U.S. Open is a few weeks away, and we’re still befuddled by that wacky Wimbledon. Could the U.S. Open produce anything close to the wild and weird results at Wimbledon? Probably. After all, it’s New York and that alone increases the likelihood that something outrageous will happen. I suspect that the whacked-out Wimbledon will contribute to an upsetting U.S. Open. That’s... 

How Far Away Each Top Young Tennis Talent Is from Being a Star

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, the two most accomplished active players in tennis, both turn 32 this summer.   As we watch them in the final stages of their incredible careers, it’s hard not to wonder about the next generation of talented players. By next generation, I mean those born in the 1990s, when Federer and Williams were being talked about as possible future stars.  Some,... 

Roger Federer Is Joining the Aching Aging Club and We Feel His Pain

Roger Federer is joining the over-the-hill club and for those of us who are long-time members, it’s no fun to watch. At 31, Federer is a young man by any other standard. But in professional sports, especially the grinding game of tennis, Federer is approaching retirement. Worse, he’s coming up against that wall we all hit when the body starts to rebel against the mind. After a shocking... 

Who’s Serena’s Top Challenger at 2013 US Open: Sharapova or Azarenka?

Serena Williams is the overwhelming favorite to win the 2013 U.S. Open.  The debate is over who her top challenger is.  Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova are the two names mentioned as most capable of stopping the Serena train from steamrolling over the competition. But which player has a better chance?  Forget the rankings. Azarenka and Sharapova have played seesaw at No. 2 and... 

How Sloane Stephens Needs to Improve Before Winning Her First Grand Slam

Sloane Stephens is knocking at the door of a Grand Slam final. But before she can walk through, she needs to upgrade her game. Stephens, ranked No. 15, has been one of the most consistent players on the WTA tour.  She reached the third round or better at the last six Grand Slam events.   Despite a slump earlier in the year, Stephens advanced to the semifinals at the Australian Open,... 

The Ideal Strategy to Use Against Each Tennis Star

Even the best tennis players have weaknesses. The key is to exploit those weaknesses. Every underdog that enters a match against a top-5 player has studied footage and statistics to determine the best strategy for knocking off a star. With some stars, like Serena Williams and Roger Federer, an off day can produce more unforced errors and provide an opening for an opponent.  However, to topple... 

The Biggest Foot-in-Mouth Moments from Tennis Players in 2013

We are just half-way through the year and already a number of tennis players have tasted toe by putting their foot in their mouth. More than slips of the tongue, comments uttered by these athletes were rude remarks which invited controversy. We had Maria Sharapova playing gossip girl during a Wimbledon press conference. Meanwhile, the subject of that gossip, Serena Williams, needed to apologize twice... 

Will Roger Federer’s Wimbledon Struggles Carry over to US Hard Court Season?

Roger Federer finds himself in the unusual position of having to re-establish his game.  After an early exit in the second round at Wimbledon, Federer slipped to No. 5 in the ATP rankings. It’s the first time he’s been ranked outside of the Top Four in 11 years. Makes you wonder, will Federer’s Wimbledon struggles carry over to the U.S. hard-court season? Yes, and it’s... 

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