Milos Raonic: Has He Evolved into a Threat on the Clay Courts?

Young Canadian Milos Raonic, already in the midst of a career season, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP World Tour event in Barcelona. His latest victim is none other than Spaniard Nicolas Almagro, who has won 11 titles on the red clay in his career. With such an impressive straight-sets win over the veteran player, can Raonic be looked upon as a threat now to challenge for titles on the... 

Andy Murray: Can He Break Through and Capture a Major Clay-Court Title?

At this week’s Masters Series 1000 event in Monte Carlo, all eyes are on the top two seeds, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. No. 3 seed Andy Murray, however, aims to make sure he isn’t overlooked as he goes for the first clay-court title of his career. Will Monte Carlo be the place for him to pull off that feat? Over the years, as he’s solidified his standing among the ATP World Tour’s... 

Sara Errani: Will She Be This Year’s Grand Slam Surprise Winner?

The finals are set at the WTA Tour stop in Barcelona, Spain, as Italian Sara Errani will face off against Dominka Cibulkova of Slovakia. Errani has won nine straight matches on clay over the course of the past few weeks and is shooting for her second title of the season, having already captured the singles crown in Acapulco. That win was Errani’s first since 2008, a year that saw her net two... 

Sony Ericsson Open 2012: Contenders Outside the ATP’s Big 4 Who Could Win

Main-draw play has gotten under way at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, the ATP’s second Masters Series 1000 tournament of the year. The first of the season, in Indian Wells, Calif. was just won by Roger Federer to continue a streak: The past 10 events have been won by a member of the ATP’s “Big 4″—Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray, dating back to the... 

Caroline Wozniacki: Can She Reclaim the Top Spot in the WTA Rankings?

Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki was knocked out of the WTA event in Indian Wells, Calif., by Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round. It hasn’t exactly been a season to remember for the young Dane. Currently ranked No. 4 in the world, she lost her hold on the No. 1 position and has failed to make a final in the short season. Her reign at the top was marked by criticism as she held that lofty spot... 

Novak Djokovic: Why Can Nobody Beat the World No. 1 Right Now?

After a few weeks off, Novak Djokovic returns to ATP World Tour action this week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, where he aims to defend his title against a field that includes seven other members of the top 10. Based upon the form and fight Djokovic showed at the 2012 Australian Open, it’ll be a tough task for anyone in the field to top him. However, that seems to be the norm for... 

Tsonga, Monfils, Simon, Gasquet: Will One of France’s "Big 4" Ever Win a Slam?

Success seems to come in waves for France when it comes to producing successful male professionals. From the “Four Musketeers” in the early part of the 20th century to 1980’s and ’90’s stars Yannick Noah, Henri Leconte and Guy Forget. Currently, the nation is making its presence felt on the rankings with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gael Monfils, Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet,... 

Andy Roddick, John Isner and 5 Other Americans Poised for Success in ’12

At the ATP World Tour Finals a few weeks ago, the lone American representative was World No. 8 Mardy Fish. Andy Roddick, currently 14 in the standings, held that role at the event before, but for 2012 he’s out to make sure Fish has some company from a compatriot. Other American men also stand to make gains on the top 10 next season, or could hit new highs in the rankings. Here’s a look... 

Venus Williams: Can She Reach the WTA Top 10 in 2012?

Venus Williams‘ comeback has started in earnest with a couple of exhibitions played recently alongside younger sister Serena, who knows a thing or two about returning to form. But is Venus poised to emulate Serena and become a Grand Slam contender once again? The older Williams sister was diagnosed this year with Sjögren’s Syndrome, a condition that attacks the autoimmune system. She... 

Rafael Nadal: 10 Things He Needs to Do in 2012 to Regain the No. 1 Spot

4,035. That’s the amount of ranking points world No. 2 Rafael Nadal trails Novak Djokovic by at the conclusion of the 2011 season. While that may seem nearly insurmountable considering the level Djokovic has been playing at, Nadal really is in striking distance to overtake him. There are things within his control and other outside factors that could guide the Spaniard back to the top spot... 

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