Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Players Heading into 2016 French Open Tennis

The 2016 French Open women’s top seeds reflect the volatility in the rankings this season on the WTA Tour.  Serena Williams is the only player in the Top 10 who has the same WTA ranking heading into Roland Garros this year as she did in 2015. She’s No. 1. Williams and Simona Halep are the current top 10 players who were top seeds at the 2015 French Open.  So of course they made... 

French Open Tennis 2016 Draw: Complete Bracket Analysis and Review

The 2016 French Open draw is set. So let the speculating and anticipation begin. The buzz is all about a potential clash between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. We’ll get to that.  But first, it’s important to address the many pre-tournament upsets, as in fans upset that Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Juan Martin del Potro, Gael Monfils, Caroline Wozniacki and Belinda... 

French Open Withdrawal Forcing Fans to Reconcile with Tennis After Roger Federer

Roger Federer‘s withdrawal from the 2016 French Open serves as a preview of the inevitable. One day he will retire. This is just a dress rehearsal.  The real deal promises to be far more depressing and much more formal than a Facebook post.  In a statement released via his Facebook page, Federer told his fans, “I have been making steady progress, but I... 

Breaking Down the Broader Impact of Amelie Mauresmo’s Time Coaching Andy Murray

Andy Murray ended his relationship with coach Amelie Mauresmo. However, the impact of her tenure as coach will linger for years.  The fact that Martina Navratilova’s name is being batted around as Mauresmo’s possible replacement, is a testament to how Murray changed the conversation about female coaches.  In a statement issued by his management company, Murray announced yesterday... 

Nick Kyrgios Proving His Big-Time Potential Against Tennis’ Elite Players

Nick Kyrgios is proving his big-time potential against the ATP World Tour’s elite players.  The youngest player in the Top 20, Kyrgios, 21, is in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Madrid Open after impressive wins over No. 5 Stan Wawrinka and Pablo Cuevas.  Kyrgios moved to 8-13 against Top 10 players en route. His winning percentage (.400) against the Top 10 is better than that of Wawrinka... 

Will Victoria Azarenka Become a Dominant Player on the WTA Tour?

Serena Williams remains the No. 1 player on the WTA Tour. However, this year, the most dominant player is Victoria Azarenka.  She’s lost just one match this year and won three WTA titles. That’s three more titles than Williams. She’s also on a 16-match winning streak. Her only loss this year came at the Australian Open to eventual champion Angelique Kerber. Azarenka survived... 

Burning Questions for Team USA Tennis at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Despite concerns about the decline in American tennis, Team USA outperformed all others at the 2012 Olympics in London. With four key members of that team back to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, can the Americans dominate again? In 2012, the U.S. medaled in every category except men’s singles: Serena Williams won the gold in women’s singles, she and sister Venus Williams... 

Ecuadorian Tennis Players Shining Bright During Dark Times

In the midst of one of the most scandalous years in tennis, a few Ecuadorian players provide a beacon of hope.  A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the region of Ecuador about 250 miles south of Quito. The quake and powerful aftershocks claimed the lives of more than 650 and injured thousands. Former ATP World Tour players Andres Gomez, Luis Adrian Morejon, Raul Antonio Viver, Nicolas Lapentti and... 

Ranking the Top Late Bloomers in Tennis Today

Stan Wawrinka was always a good player. Yet, he became a great player after he turned 28—an age that often signals the beginning of the end of a tennis career.  Wawrinka is one of the few late bloomers in tennis. These are players who turned pro more than a decade ago, but they didn’t see their best results until late in their careers.  This does not include Serena Williams. Sure,... 

Who Has More to Lose at the 2016 French Open: Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal?

Rafael Nadal‘s win at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters broke Novak Djokovic’s death grip on Masters 1000 championships. It also changed the dynamics of the 2016 French Open.  Suddenly, Nadal’s clay-court prowess looms as large as Djokovic’s recent ATP World Tour dominance.  But who has more to lose at Roland Garros: Nadal or Djokovic?  The pressure on Djokovic to... 

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