Wimbledon 2016: Best and Worst Dressed in London

Fashion became a prominent storyline of Wimbledon 2016 before the tournament even started, with dresses designed by Nike drawing “player complaints about the cut of the dress and the way its billowing impedes performance,” according to the Telegraph. After a few alterations, the dresses still landed on the list of worst outfits at this year’s tournament. On CNN.com, tennis writer... 

Meet Sam Querrey: The Awkward, Quirky American Who Upset Novak Djokovic

Until Saturday, Sam Querrey‘s most notable television appearance was as a bachelor on Bravo’s The Millionaire Matchmaker. But Querrey upset Novak Djokovic in the third round of Wimbledon 2016, one-upping his time on the reality show. The win ended Djokovic‘s bid to become the first man to complete the calendar Grand Slam since Rod Laver in 1969. It’s one of the most stunning... 

Serena Williams Can Keep Denying but She Is Feeling the Pressure in Grand Slams

Serena Williams once talked about going into acting after finishing up her tennis career. She’s doing a fine job playing the role of the stress-free champion with nothing to lose.  Friday, in another dramatic performance, Williams defeated Christina McHale 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of Wimbledon 2016.  If Williams felt no pressure in that match, then she deserves an Academy... 

How Many Magical Wimbledon Moments Does Roger Federer Have Left?

Roger Federer, the grass-court sorcerer, pulled off a few tricks yesterday in his first-round win at Wimbledon. Wielding his racket like a magic wand, Federer vanquished Guido Pella, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3), 6-3. Presto: an ace. Abracadabra: backhand down the line. Poof: game, set, match.  Eighteen years and more than 1,300 matches into his career, Federer continues to mesmerize. However, his... 

Wimbledon 2016 Draw: Complete Bracket Analysis and Review

The 2016 Wimbledon draw includes prickly paths for Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams in their quests to make history. Djokovic is trying to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam. Williams hopes to win that elusive 22nd Grand Slam. She also probably wants to put a stop to heart-breaking endings at majors.  One thing is certain, though. There won’t be a repeat of last year’s men’s... 

Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Players Heading into Wimbledon 2016

Wimbledon serves as the crown and completion of tennis’ brief grass-court season. With the exception of the French Open, grass was once the surface for all the Grand Slams. Now it’s a rather quaint anomaly on the tennis tour.  That’s why past performance on grass serves as the best barometer for which players might heat up at the All England Club.   Defending champion... 

Boris Becker and Ivan Lendl Rekindling Rivalry as Coaches at Wimbledon 2016

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray enter Wimbledon 2016 with their rivalry front and center. Their coaches will rekindle another great rivalry: Ivan Lendl vs. Boris Becker. Lendl holds an 11-10 edge against Becker. However, Becker bested Lendl five times (5-1) in Grand Slams and owned him at Wimbledon (3-0). With Lendl back as coach for No. 2 Murray and Becker coaching No. 1 Djokovic, Wimbledon will feature... 

Maria Sharapova’s Golden Girl Image Gone Forever After 2-Year Doping Ban

Maria Sharapova‘s image as a golden girl is tarnished forever. Sullied by a doping scandal, Sharapova’s once-pristine brand likely won’t recover from this hit.  On Wednesday, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) suspended Sharapova for two years for using a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). In a Facebook post following the announcement, she declared... 

Wimbledon 2016: Early Predictions Post-French Open

Despite the contrasting conditions of grass and clay courts, expectations for players at Wimbledon often change based on what happens at the French Open.  Before the French Open, the WTA Tour’s inaugural Mallorca Open, a new grass-court event, promoted Ana Ivanovic over Spain’s Garbine Muguruza. Visit the tournament’s site today, and it’s all about newly crowned... 

French Open 2016: Winners and Losers from Roland Garros

The 2016 French Open is in the books. It will be remembered for its high-profile absences, rain delays, animal-printed fashion faux pas and of course, the winners and losers.  As legendary sportscaster Jim McKay so eloquently once stated, “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,” define sports.  The juxtaposition of winners and losers clarifies the magnitude of an event. Hard-fought... 

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