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The Fab Five (WTA): Previewing the Roland Garros Women’s Contenders

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

This look ahead at the Roland Garros women’s field mirrors the format used for the men’s companion article yesterday. The smart money: 1) Serena Williams:  Looking back at last year’s preview of WTA Roland Garros contenders, Serena held exactly this position at the head of the list.  Virginie Razzano saw things differently, of course, scoring [...]

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The Fab Five (ATP): Previewing the Roland Garros Men’s Contenders

May 21, 2013 By 2 Comments

One man looms above the rest in Paris, as usual.  But a few other champions could step into his shoes if he stumbles.  Meet the men to watch at Roland Garros. The smart money: 1) Rafael Nadal:  What more can be said about the greatest clay player ever to brand his mark on the terre [...]

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The Dirty Dozen: Roland Garros Dark Horses Preview

May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

While attention focuses annually on a small group of contenders, Roland Garros would be much less intriguing without the upset threats that populate each year’s draw.  A look at the contenders lies ahead next week, but the spotlight this weekend shines on the dark horses.  None of these men or women can win the title [...]

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WTA Plotlines to Ponder: Clay Season Edition

April 26, 2013 By 1 Comment

Two weeks ago, on the eve of Monte Carlo, my column offered some thoughts on intriguing storylines to follow during the ATP clay season.  Midway through the first key WTA tournament on clay, Stuttgart, this companion article discusses a group of narratives that could prove crucial to the next several weeks in the women’s game. [...]

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Live Blog: Australian Open Men’s Final, Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray

January 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow our live blog on the Australian Open men’s final, updated at each changeover.  Will Djokovic complete the first three-peat of the Open era here, or will Murray become the first man to win his second major title in the next major after his first? Djokovic 2-1*:  Although Murray wins the first point with an [...]

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Wizards of Oz (I): Australian Open Day 1 Preview

January 13, 2013 By 1 Comment

While some of the stars opening play in Melbourne should encounter little resistance, others might want to tread carefully.  We look at some of the most notable matches on Day 1 from Rod Laver Arena to the outer courts. Chang vs. Stosur (Rod Laver Arena):  A flustered bundle of nerves on home soil, Stosur has [...]

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Quarters for Your Thoughts: 2013 Australian Open Men’s Draw Preview

January 11, 2013 By 1 Comment

Looking for a jumbo preview of the Australian Open men’s draw that breaks down each section of the brackets?  Look no further.  We take one quarter at a time in tracing the route of each leading contender, locating the most intriguing matches, projecting the semifinalists, and identifying one notable player to watch in each section. [...]

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The Way the Body Works: Players Recovering from Stomach Bug Expected to Play Better at the Sony Ericsson Open

March 21, 2012 By 2 Comments

The top tennis players in the world converge this week for the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open in pristine Key Biscayne, Florida. As the world’s premier tournament outside of the four grand slams, these next two weeks are sure to bring many storylines and possibly some surprise winners on both the ATP and WTA tours. Last [...]

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Gael Monfils: The Entertainer

December 21, 2011 By 1 Comment

Gael Monfils elicits mixed emotions from tennis fans. Some find his flair and flashy play exciting. Others find it grating and unnecessary. And there are many who worry that his acrobatic style of play will result in serious injuries. But regardless of what pundits and fans think of him, Monfils continues to do what he [...]

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Andy Murray Could Open the Floodgates With a Slam Win in 2012

December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Though his 2011 campaign didn’t end exactly as he hoped, the year was still a successful one for world number four Andy Murray: five titles won (including two Masters Series 1000 victories); advancing to the semifinals or better at all four Grand Slams; and a period spent back in third place in the rankings. Now [...]

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