Saying goodbye in 2013: Xavier Malisse

December 5, 2013 9

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

December 3, 2013 12

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). […]

Nalbandian announces retirement from tennis

October 1, 2013 0

David Nalbandian announced his retirement from tennis on Tuesday afternoon. Nalbandian, 31, reached a career-high ranking of No. 3 in the world and he finished runner-up to Lleyton Hewitt at Wimbledon in 2002. Plagued by […]

Davis Cup quarterfinal previews and picks

April 4, 2013 1

This time last year, Novak Djokovic was resting after another Miami triumph in preparation for the clay-court swing. His absence opened the door for the Czech Republic to topple the visiting Serbs on the way […]

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