Rafael Nadal: Breaking Down What Fans Love Most About Spanish Star

It’s been nearly seven months since tennis fans saw Rafael Nadal play a meaningful match. The 26-year-old Spanish star has been recovering from a knee injury and a recent stomach virus, but now he’s set to return to the court. With Nadal on his way back, it’s time we look back on what tennis has missed during his absence. Here we’ll break down what fans love most about Rafa.  Let’s... 

Victoria Azarenka Beats Li Na to Win 2nd Straight Australian Open Title

Victoria Azarenka joined an elite group of women on Saturday in Melbourne, winning the 2013 Australian Open women’s singles final for the second straight year.  The No. 1-seeded Belarusian defeated No. 6 Li Na in three sets (4-6, 6-4, 6-3). The match took just more than two-and-a-half hours to complete, but it featured a pair of injury timeouts for Li and two intense final sets.  Here... 

Serena Willaims Eliminated by Sloane Stephens at 2013 Australian Open

Serena Williams has been ousted from the 2013 Australian Open after falling to Sloane Stephens in the quarterfinals; by a score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. The loss snaps a 20-match win streak for Serena.  The No. 3-seeded American had been cruising prior to the defeat. Williams, who won Wimbledon, gold at the 2012 London Olympics and the U.S. Open last year, had not lost in singles play since last August,... 

Roger Federer: Highlighting Fed’s Biggest Advantages vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Roger Federer will have his hands full with Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Day 10’s quarterfinal showdown, but the Swiss legend will not be without his fair share of advantages. Whether he’s blasting a deceptive second serve into the box or taking his time on a rally, Fed has plenty of tricks up his sleeve, and he’s sure to break out one or two that Tsonga won’t see coming.... 

Australian Open 2013: Breaking Down Top Underdogs’ Chances to Advance

The Australian Open isn’t winding down, in fact, it’s just getting started. After Day 9’s action, only four men’s and women’s singles quarterfinal matchups remain, and after Wednesday, only eight men and women will be left standing in Melbourne Park. While Day 10’s action will be highlighted by favorites like Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams and Andy Murray, the... 

Australian Open 2013 Results: Day 9 Scores and Results Summary

There were very few surprises on Day 9 at the 2013 Australian Open, as three of the top four seeds won their quarterfinal match, setting up some intriguing semifinal showdowns scheduled later this week. On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic and David Ferrer are moving on, and they will square off in the semis for the second straight time at a Grand Slam event. Djokovic got the better of Ferrer at... 

Novak Djokovic: Breaking Down What Makes Nole a Lethal Hard Court Player

Four of Novak Djokovic‘s five Grand Slam championships have come on the hard court, and that’s not by chance. The 25-year-old Serbian is the most lethal hard-court tennis player in today’s game, thanks to a number of factors. Djokovic has developed his game over the years, going from just a contender in the men’s game to a Slam champion and ultimately one of the best to ever... 

Australian Open 2013: Picking Round of 16 Winners on Day 7

The first week of the 2013 Australian Open is nearly in the books, as only 16 men and 16 women remain in the hunt for the year’s first Grand Slam title. On Day 7 from Melbourne Park, fans will get another glimpse of two-time defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic, as well as former women’s champion Maria Sharapova. But beyond those two familiar faces, who are both favored to advance... 

Australian Open 2013 Results: Day 6 Scores and Results Summary

While Day 6 at the 2013 Australian Open saw some familiar faces break through into the fourth round, a handful of lesser-known talents emerged as contenders. Roger Federer and Andy Murray proved to be the two biggest challengers to Novak Djokovic in the men’s draw, while female stars Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams each moved one step closer to a potential clash of the titans in the semifinal... 

Venus Williams Eliminated by Maria Sharapova at 2013 Australian Open

Venus Williams has been eliminated from the 2013 Australian Open, after losing to Maria Sharapova in the third round, 6-1, 6-3. SportsCenter‘s official Twitter page broke the news on Friday: Maria Sharapova beats Venus Williams 6-1, 6-3 in a match-up between Grand Slam champions to reach the 4th round of the Australian Open. — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 18, 2013 In a matchup... 

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