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All eyes will be glued to the Big Four and Serena Williams when the 2013 Wimbledon Championships get underway this summer from the All England Club in London. But what about the field? There are a handful of intriguing first-round matchups scheduled for the first few days at SW19 in both the men’s and women’s draw. Some with excellent upset potential. Here we’ll showcase a trio of...
Published: June 21, 2013
It’s no secret that Wimbledon is the most prestigious tennis tournament of the year. There’s something about the tradition of players wearing all white, the atmosphere of Centre Court and the history that sets it apart from the other three Grand Slam tournaments. And like every year prior, 2013 promises to serve up some lasting memories as the best players in the world gear up for...
Published: June 21, 2013
The Wimbledon Championships are just days away as the most anticipated fortnight of the tennis season gets set to begin. With Rafael Nadal back in top form and Andy Murray recovered from a sore back, the Big Four are expected to dominate yet again. On the women’s side, Serena Williams, who has won three of the past four Grand Slams, looks like the overwhelming favorite to win her sixth career...
Published: June 19, 2013
Eight-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal will be seeded outside the top four of the men’s draw at Wimbledon for the first time in 10 years according to The Guardian‘s James Riach. You have to go all the way back to Nadal’s first Wimbledon appearance in 2003 to find the only other time the King of Clay entered the All England Club seeded lower than fourth. Nadal was unseeded that...
Published: June 17, 2013
Confidence is the biggest key to Rafael Nadal‘s game. And after cruising to an eighth career French Open title earlier this month, Rafa looks ready to challenge for a third Wimbledon crown. The numbers have been unfathomable since Nadal returned from a seven-month layoff last February. He’s played in nine tournaments this year, reaching nine finals and winning seven titles, including a...
Published: June 17, 2013
A handful of tennis’ best players will be on display in Eastbourne this week, taking part in one of the most anticipated grass-court tournaments of the season, the 2013 AEGON International. With the 2013 Wimbledon Championships right around the corner, time is running out for players to find their groove on the faster-playing grass. Not everyone will make a smooth transition from red clay, but...
Published: June 15, 2013
Second-round play resumed Saturday morning at Merion Golf Club as 68 players hit the East Course to finish up their second round and set the stage for some weekend drama, via USGA: Of the 68 players out on the course, 26 are within 2 shots of the cut line on both sides (+7). Should be an interesting morning. #usopen — U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 15, 2013 A handful of the players at...
Published: June 11, 2013
Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia won’t be touring the golf course in the same cart anytime soon, but at least the two golfers have begun to clear the air following recent insensitive remarks made by Garcia. The two 2013 U.S. Open contenders shook hands on Monday at Merion Golf Club, seemingly acknowledging that the feud went too far and that it’s time to let their play on the golf course do...
Published: June 11, 2013
Weather conditions are starting to clear up a bit at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. after last week saw the remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea soak the course with well over three inches of rain. Update: Tuesday, June 11 at 8:43 p.m. ET by Ryan Rudnansky Not much has changed in regard to Thursday, as you can see below, via Weather.com: In fact, the forecast appears to have gotten worse...
Published: June 8, 2013
For the first time in over a decade, Serena Williams raised the French Open title on Court Philippe Chatrier, cruising past defending women’s champion Maria Sharapova in straight sets on Saturday, per Roland Garros: Williams’ victory kicked off Day 14 at 2013 French Open, which also featured a championship showdown in men’s doubles as the Bryan brothers won their 14th Grand...