Will Rafael Nadal Be a Factor at 2016 US Open After Crushing Defeats?

Rafael Nadal’s early success at the 2016 Olympic Games has left the Spanish superstar depleted and broken down following an embarrassing 6-1, 6-3 defeat to talented teenager Borna Coric in the third round at Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Open. With Father Time beating away at Nadal’s body, the 14-time major winner hardly looks like the No. 5-ranked player in the world. The biggest question is if he can recuperate physically and mentally to be a factor at the U.S. Open. What does the 30-year-old need to contend in the year’s final major that begins before August fades... 

Western & Southern Open 2016: Thursday Tennis Scores, Results, Latest Schedule

Some of the best tennis players in the world took the court for the third round of the 2016 Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio, on Thursday.  Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka, among others, were in action on the men’s side of the tournament, while Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber highlighted the women’s slate. The early days of the tournament were dominated by rainy conditions and news of Serena Williams‘ withdrawal, but the tennis took center stage Thursday thanks to a handful of upsets. With that in mind, here is a look at Thursday’s results: The... 

Western & Southern Open 2016: Wednesday Scores, Results and Latest Schedule

With rainy conditions bringing delays in the first two days, Wednesday featured a packed schedule of tennis at the 2016 Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio. Second-seeded Stan Wawrinka was picking up where he and Jared Donaldson left off after their second-round match got pushed back a day. Kei Nishikori, Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic were among the stars on the men’s singles side taking the court for the first time. In the women’s singles draw, Garbine Muguruza, Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep were opening their tournament play. With Serena Williams‘ withdrawal, the... 

Andy Murray’s Blueprint to Overtake Novak Djokovic for the No. 1 Ranking

Andy Murray continues his sizzling summer as the No. 1 seed at the Cincinnati Western & Southern Open, hot on the heels of winning the men’s singles gold medal in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He’s suddenly in position to reach new territory in his career with a chance at the world’s top ranking in the months ahead. Two months ago, the Scottish superstar had trailed rival Novak Djokovic by over 8,000 points in the ATP rankings at the conclusion of the French Open. The Serb had looked invincible, holding all four major titles and finally conquering the clay courts... 

Western and Southern Open 2016: Tuesday Tennis Scores, Results, Latest Schedule

The 2016 Western & Southern Open continued Tuesday in Mason, Ohio, with a handful of marquee stars taking the court for the first time. Stan Wawrinka made his return after skipping out on the Olympics. Gael Monfils, John Isner and David Goffin were among the notable names in action in men’s singles play. In the women’s singles draw, 15th-seeded Karolina Pliskova kicked off her tournament. Below is a brief recap for Tuesday’s play and a look ahead to Wednesday.       Tuesday Results       Tuesday Recap The men’s draw provided few surprises.... 

Andy Murray Quietly Enjoying the Greatest Stretch of His Career

After Andy Murray became the first tennis player to win two Olympic gold medals in singles, the British press raised the idea of a knighthood in 2017. If that happens, Sir Andrew Murray can credit his 2016 season, the greatest stretch of his career.  Beneath all the chatter about Novak Djokovic’s dominance and relevance in the greatest-of-all-time conversation, Murray has quietly put together his best season. In fact, if Murray were to win the U.S. Open, he could lay claim to being the best ATP World Tour player in 2016. This year, Murray is the only ATP player who reached the final... 

Western & Southern Open 2016: Monday Tennis Scores, Results, Latest Schedule

The 2016 Western & Southern Open, one of the biggest tennis events before the U.S. Open, kicked into gear in Mason, Ohio, on Monday. The top seeds won’t feature until later in the tournament, but Marin Cilic, Nick Kyrgios and David Ferrer were all in action on the men’s side Monday. In the women’s draw, Sara Errani and Ana Ivanovic were among the headliners. Below is a brief recap for Monday’s play and a look ahead to two matches on the schedule for Tuesday.               Monday Results          ... 

Serena Williams Injury: Updates on Tennis Star’s Shoulder and Return

The shoulder injuries that have plagued Serena Williams throughout the summer have re-emerged, according to the WTA. Continue for updates. Williams to Miss Western & Southern Open with Shoulder Injury Monday, Aug. 15 “My shoulder inflammation continues to be a challenge, but I am anxious to return to the court as soon as possible,” Williams, 34, said in a statement, per the tournament’s Twitter account. Those shoulder injuries potentially played a factor in the world No. 1’s shocking third-round loss in the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympic Games against underdog Elina... 

Olympic Men’s Tennis 2016: Final Schedule After Semifinal Results

The final day of tennis at the 2016 Olympics will see Andy Murray attempt to defend his crown from 2012 against Juan Martin del Potro to determine who will walk away from Rio de Janeiro with a gold medal.  Murray had little trouble defeating Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-4 in the first semifinal match Saturday. It was an excellent return to form for the two-time Wimbledon champion after he needed three sets in his previous two matches (including a tiebreaker against Steve Johnson) to reach this point.  Del Potro engaged in an epic battle with Rafael Nadal that went more than three... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin Del Potro: Score, Reaction from 2016 Olympics

The miracle run of Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro continued Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, as he defeated Spain’s Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in an instant classic to earn an opportunity to play for the gold medal in men’s singles at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Del Potro, who’s battled consistent injury problems in recent years, became an afterthought after drawing Novak Djokovic in the first round. He started picking up steam after upsetting the top seed, however, and now he’ll face Great Britain’s Andy Murray, the reigning champion, for the coveted title. Meanwhile,... 

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