Matches of the Year: No. 10 – Dimitrov vs. Djokovic
The Grandstand presents its 2013 Matches of the Year, continuing with the start of the Top 10. Just sneaking into the elite field is one of the biggest upsets of the season: Grigor Dimitrov’s second-round takedown of Novak Djokovic at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Field set for USTA Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs
The USTA has announced its entire field for the upcoming Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs. Rhyne Williams is back to defend his title and–more importantly–earn a spot in the main draw of 2014′s first Grand Slam.
Saying goodbye in 2013: Xavier Malisse
Xavier Malisse has to be on the short list when discussing talented players who did not fulfill their potential during their careers on the ATP World Tour. That’s not to say, however, that Malisse was a failure. Known affectionately as “the X-Man,” he won a Grand Slam doubles title (2004 French Open), reached a slam semifinal in singles (2002 Wimbledon), and finished years in the top 60 of the world on eight different occasions.
Field set for USTA Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs
The USTA has announced its entire field for the upcoming Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs. Rhyne Williams is back to defend his title and–more importantly–earn a spot in the main draw of 2014′s first Grand Slam.
Matches of the Year: Honorable Mention Part 2
The Grandstand presents its 2013 Matches of the Year, continuing with an honorable-mention group of Nos. 11-15. It includes one of Roger Federer’s best performances of the season—albeit in another loss to Rafael Nadal—and one of the five-setters between Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka.
Matches of the Year: Honorable Mention Part 1
The Grandstand presents its 2013 Matches of the Year, starting with an honorable-mention group of Nos. 16-20. It includes the early stages of Rafael Nadal’s hard-court streak and a comeback from two sets down by Andy Murray.
Tennis players react to the death of Nelson Mandela
Players took to Twitter on Thursday to voice their reactions to the death of Nelson Mandela. Among those who posted on the social media network were Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Feliciano Lopez, Fernando Verdasco, Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Milos Raonic, and Gael Monfils.
Saying goodbye in 2013: Xavier Malisse
Xavier Malisse has to be on the short list when discussing talented players who did not fulfill their potential during their careers on the ATP World Tour. That’s not to say, however, that Malisse was a failure. Known affectionately as “the X-Man,” he won a Grand Slam doubles title (2004 French Open), reached a slam semifinal in singles (2002 Wimbledon), and finished years in the top 60 of the world on eight different occasions.
Saying goodbye in 2013: David Nalbandian
David Nalbandian brought just about everything to the table throughout his 13-year career on the ATP World Tour. There was controversy (the ongoing saga of Argentina’s Davis Cup team, kicking a linesman in the 2012 Queen’s Club final). There were seven wins over players ranked No. 2 at the time and three wins over players ranked No. 1 at the time (all three over Roger Federer). There was even a Grand Slam final (2002 Wimbledon).
Saying goodbye in 2013: James Blake
James Blake was more than just one of the fastest players with one of the most ferocious forehands during his time on the ATP World Tour. He was one of tennis’ good guys. Blake, who played collegiately at Harvard, overcame scoliosis, a broken neck, and the death of his father to muster up an improbably successful professional career.
Hutchins nearing return to tennis
Ross Hutchins is on course to return to tennis next month after sitting out the entire 2013 campaign while successfully battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hutchins is currently in Miami training and practicing with Andy Murray and he is entered in the upcoming Brisbane International with long-time partner Colin Fleming.
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