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The start of Indian Wells signals the season’s move into second gear. This must mean that the top stars will have points to prove ahead of the 2015 edition. Serena Williams has made her much-anticipated return to the tournament, but what she hopes to prove is open to debate. Rafael Nadal has endured a mixed start to the year but will be looking for back-to-back tournament wins for the first time...
Published: March 8, 2015
With the season now in full swing ahead of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells this week, the time is right to look at the track records of players who have made the tournament their own in recent years. Roger Federer enjoyed a prolific spell at Indian Wells in the mid-2000s and will be determined to win his second title in California in three years. It wasn’t long ago that considering Rafael...
Published: March 1, 2015
Now is the time for the men on the ATP Tour to be hitting their stride with the Davis Cup, Masters 1000 events and French Open all in the not-too-distant future. Such is the nature of tennis, though, that there are still players with something to prove in March. There was a feeling of juxtaposition about Andy Murray’s Australian Open final efforts; an excellent run to the last two ended with...
Published: February 22, 2015
Who can say whether any of the players currently on the men’s and women’s tour subscribe to the musings of a lifestyle guru to prolong their careers? There’s no exact science, but it’s still worth looking at the most durable players in tennis today. Novak Djokovic has long dominated Masters 1000 events in devastating style and sits atop the ATP rankings after another blistering...
Published: February 15, 2015
While the world No. 1 is absent, the women’s tour will sense an opportunity. Despite Serena Williams‘ decision not to take part, there will still be a number of intriguing storylines to watch out for at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Petra Kvitova will be looking for her second title of the season and the chance to lay down a marker in her bid to avoid another three-year...
Published: February 8, 2015
Pundits and fans make their early-season calls and tips for the Grand Slams before a ball has even been struck. How often, though, do we consider the matchups we most want to see in the four biggest events of the calendar? Although Roger Federer continues to defy expectations and logic, he is coming toward the end of a sparkling career. One more faceoff against Rafael Nadal would be a treat for all...
Published: February 1, 2015
The women’s Australian Open had shocks, outrage and another piece of significant history made. For tennis’ top stars, there was no shortage of talking points or moments to take away. Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova contested a Grand Slam final that was set up for a mouthwatering third set before the Russian blinked first. Agnieszka Radwanska was playing her first Grand Slam under the...
Published: January 18, 2015
Navigating a route to a Slam final can be unpredictable business. Analysing the path of Rafael Nadal, after a slow beginning to 2015 following surgery, may be nigh-on impossible. Irrespective of that, the 2015 Australian Open could yet open up for the world No. 3. Luke Saville and Lukas Rosol could be early opponents for the Spaniard, with Tomas Berdych potentially a quarter-final opponent. If Nadal...
Published: January 11, 2015
The new year may be young, but success waits for no one. The first Grand Slam of the year starts on January 19, so an analysis of top players’ stock in early 2015 seems timely. Three of the following five players already have titles to their names heading into the Melbourne showpiece. While Andy Murray capitalised on Novak Djokovic’s illness in Abu Dhabi to lift the Mubadala World Tennis...
Published: January 4, 2015
The ATP Tour does not suffer for a lack of physically gifted players. This slideshow will rank the top five heading into the 2015 season. Young star Nick Kyrgios showed his potential in flashes last year, most notably in his win against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer sit first and second in the ATP Tour rankings and are both deserving of a place in this list. Honourable...