Expectations for Rafael Nadal in Big Four Reunion at Indian Wells

For the first time in eight months the Big Four in men’s tennis will be gunning for the same tournament title.  The return of Rafael Nadal last month following a seven-month layoff to rest his left knee has been a triumphant one thus far, but now he’ll look to outlast the likes of world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, long-time rival and legend Roger Federer and reigning U.S. Open champion Andy... 

Rafael Nadal Must Commit to Play Hard Courts or Avoid Them Altogether

Rafael Nadal has an important decision to make. Does he want to chase down the world No. 1 ranking or does he want to play competitive tennis for years to come? If his answer is yes to the first question, it almost has to be no for the second, or vice versa. After all, if he’s missing tournaments to preserve his knee, he can’t contend for the top ranking. And if he’s looking to conquer... 

Rafael Nadal Can Re-Establish Tennis Dominance with Mexican Open Final Win

It isn’t the French Open final, but Sunday’s final at the ATP Mexican Open offers Rafael Nadal a golden opportunity to send a strong message to the rest of the tennis world. Nadal has cruised through the first few rounds in Acapulco, not dropping a single set through four matches. Next up, standing in between Nadal and his second title of 2013 is fellow Spaniard David Ferrer, the highest-ranked... 

Honda Classic 2013: Contenders to Keep a Close Eye on This Weekend

Defending tournament champion Rory McIlroy is out, and Tiger Woods is, well, still alive at the 2013 Honda Classic, despite barely making the cut. Americans Luke Guthrie (-9) and Michael Thompson (-8) lead the pack of players who survived Friday’s cut at even. But with the first two rounds at the PGA National Golf Club in the books, it’s time we take a look forward at some contenders fans... 

Tiger Woods Must Be Considered a Favorite at Honda Classic Despite Slow Start

While it’s true that Tiger Woods has some serious ground to make up this weekend in the final rounds of the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., it’s also fact that he made a miraculous final-round run at this tournament one year ago. For anyone doubting Tiger in 2013, consider this: Woods is even through the first two rounds at this year’s tournament, one stroke off his pace... 

Roger Federer: Projecting How Fed Will Fare at 2013 Dubai Tennis Championships

Defending tournament champion Roger Federer is off to a strong start at the 2013 ATP Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates, cruising through the final two sets against Malek Jaziri to win in three sets, advancing comfortably into the second round. Unfortunately for Fed, he’ll have to get past the best men’s player on the planet this week in order to claim his... 

Rafael Nadal Reportedly Will Skip Hard-Court Events in March Due to Knee Concern

Although men’s tennis superstar Rafael Nadal returned to action in February, he’s clearly not 100 percent. According to the Madrid sports daily Marca via The Times of India, Nadal will skip both of March’s ATP World Tour Masters Series tournaments in the United States. The two events in Miami and Indian Wells are both played on hard courts. Nadal, 26, returned on Feb. 5 from... 

ATP Tour Open 13: Players to Watch During Quarterfinal Action in Marseille

The action on the indoor hard courts in Marseille, France, is heating up as Friday marks the beginning of quarterfinal play at the 2013 ATP Tour Open, where three of men’s tennis’ top stars are looking to win their first singles title of the new season. With the singles draw of 28 players down to the last eight, it’s go time for the Tour Open’s top three seeds in France. Here... 

Serena Williams Withdraws from Dubai Championships Due to Back Injury

American tennis star Serena Williams has withdrawn from the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships because of a nagging lower back injury, according to the Associated Press (via FoxNews.com). The top-ranked women’s player had a bye in the first round, but withdrew from her second-round match, which would have pitted her against Marion Bartoli. Williams, 31, is off to a 12-2 singles start in 2013. She... 

Rafael Nadal: Biggest Takeaways from Rafa’s Title Run at 2013 Brasil Open

Rafael Nadal‘s triumphant return to the ATP Brasil Open in 2013 was a telling one, after the 11-time Grand Slam champion cruised through the field to take home his first singles title since last June’s French Open. In addition to learning that Rafa is finally back on course after spending seven months away from competitive tennis to rest his left knee, fans saw enough from the 26-year-old... 

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