Ranking the 10 Most Fashionable Players in Tennis

Four tennis players landed on Sports Illustrated’s inaugural Fashionable 50 issue. Released this week, the Fashionable 50 includes a list of the most stylish athletes in the world.  Sports Illustrated assembled a group of editors and fashion experts as the arbiters of style. They concluded Serena Williams was the only tennis player worthy of the Top 10—the “Style MVPs.” Although... 

How Sloane Stephens Has Found Renewed Success in 2016

Sloane Stephens’ eyes widened and her smile broadened when she found out she’d be taking home a brand-new Volvo along with a fourth WTA Tour title. For Stephens, 2016 has been full of surprises. On Sunday, she defeated Elena Vesnina to capture the Volvo Car Open in Charleston, South Carolina. It was her third title this year. After a horrendous 2015 which saw her fall from No. 11 to outside... 

The Most Promising Young Players to Watch on the WTA Tour

With Serena and Venus Williams winding up their careers and Maria Sharapova‘s future in doubt, the WTA Tour could use some promising young stars to emerge from the pack.  Tennis fans are in luck. This year, several talented young players are making moves up the rankings. They represent the United States, Latvia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia and Japan. Their styles range from bomb-serving... 

Is Novak Djokovic’s Dominance Good or Bad for the ATP Tour?

Novak Djokovic just won a record 28th Masters 1000 tournament. He leaped over Roger Federer for most career prize money earned. He’s won four of the last five Grand Slams.  Djokovic is arguably the most dominant player in tennis history. Yet there’s an emerging debate about his dominance: Is it good for tennis?  As Federer fades and Rafael Nadal continues to struggle to regain... 

Is Serena Williams’ Hold on the WTA’s No. 1 Ranking Suddenly in Danger?

Serena Williams has held the No. 1 ranking on the WTA Tour for 163 consecutive weeks. She’s been so dominant over the past three years that even after a loss, her reign at the top never seemed in doubt, until now.   A surging Victoria Azarenka and surprisingly consistent Angelique Kerber pose a serious threat to Williams’ No. 1 ranking. Williams leads the WTA field with 9,505... 

What’s the Cause of Serena Williams’ Recent Woes on the WTA Tour?

Serena Williams remains without a title in 2016. She’s played in only three tournaments this season and has left each without the winning trophy. An 11-3 record and second on the season’s points leaderboard would be a stellar start for anyone else, except Williams. Her latest loss has many wondering what’s going on. After losing the first set in a tiebreaker, Svetlana Kuznetsova came... 

Tennis’ Biggest Flash-in-the-Pan Players of the Last 10 Years

Ernests Gulbis lost in the first round of the 2016 Miami Open, and hardly anyone noticed. Just two years ago, he reached the semifinals of the French Open and became the first Latvian player to crack the ATP World Tour Top 10. He’s ranked No. 78 now and is 2-6 this season. After what appeared to be a breakthrough season in 2014, Gulbis has fallen in the rankings and is approaching obscurity.... 

How Novak Djokovic Made Comments from Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore Worse

Novak Djokovic may have won the 2016 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, but he failed miserably in his response to controversial remarks made by tournament CEO Raymond Moore.  Prior to the start of the finals, the showcase of what many consider the best-run tournament in tennis, Moore spoke at a routine media breakfast. When asked about the state of women’s tennis, Moore told journalists... 

Has Rafael Nadal Regained His Fighting Spirit?

Rafael Nadal got angry this week. Then his game got better. Perhaps fueled by doping accusations, Nadal appeared to find his fighting spirit in the desert.   In back-to-back matches at the 2016 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, Nadal fought to pull off victories. He saved a match point against Alexander Zverev to win 6-7(8), 6-0, 7-5. He also fought off several set points to close... 

The Best and Worst Dressed at Indian Wells 2016

When it comes to tennis fashion, the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells gives players a chance to showcase alternative versions of outfits they wore at the Australian Open.  For instance, Serena Williams rocked a new hue of her Aussie Open dress. It’s even more delightful in blue.  A slight change in color or style makes a huge difference. A couple of players who landed on worst-dressed... 

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