2014 U.S. Open draw analysis
Roger Federer’s stroke of favorable fortune continued when the U.S. Open draw ceremony was held last week in New York. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, on the other hand, have brutal paths by comparison. […]
Tournament previews
State of the Union: Americans in the main draw of the U.S. Open
Someone currently under the radar will undoubtedly take advantage of an open draw this upcoming fortnight–maybe not to the extent of capturing the title, but at least to make a surprisingly deep run. Will it be an American? […]
Winston-Salem preview and picks
We are one week away from the season’s fourth and final Grand Slam. That means only one word for the preceding tournament on the schedule: uncertainty. You never know what you are going to get from these kinds of events […]
Cincinnati previews and picks
There will be a new champion in Cincinnati. That much is guaranteed. Rafael Nadal is sidelined by an injured wrist, leaving the headlines to stars like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and/or perhaps a surprise or two like what we have seen at the Rogers Cup. […]
Rogers Cup preview and picks
Rafael Nadal is out—at least for the next two tournaments—but a strong field will still be on hand for the Rogers Cup in Toronto. Among those back in action for the first time since Wimbledon are Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, and Andy Murray. […]
Atlanta, Gstaad, and Umag previews and predictions
The U.S. Open Series begins this week in Atlanta, where No. 1 seed and defending champion John Isner will kick off what is always his favorite time of year. Richard Gasquet withdrew, but fellow Frenchman Gael Monfils will be making his debut at the 250-point hard-court event. […]
Hamburg and Bogota previews and predictions
The second installment of the Bogota event features Richard Gasquet and Newport runner-up Ivo Karlovic, but it will be overshadowed by a stronger field on the clay courts of Hamburg. Roger Federer is not on board like he was in 2013, but the 500-pointer still boasts David Ferrer and a red-hot Roberto Bautista Agut. […]
Newport, Bastad, and Stuttgart previews and predictions
Wimbledon just wrapped up with a classic final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer and now the U.S. Open Series is two weeks away from beginning. First, a trio of 250-point tournaments are being held on both grass and clay in Newport, Bastad, and Stuttgart. […]
Eastbourne and ‘s-Hertogenbosch previews and predictions
With most of the top players in the world either resting up for the season’s third Grand Slam or still recovering from their fortnight at Roland Garros, David Ferrer is the highest-ranked player in action and the top seed in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The Eastbourne event, meanwhile, is led by Richard Gasquet, Alexandr Dolgopolov, and Queen’s Club finalist Feliciano Lopez. […]
Queen’s Club and Halle previews and predictions
When the entire grass-court season lasts four weeks, including just two prior to Wimbledon, there is no time for rest—not even after a Grand Slam. Among those getting right back in action following the French Open are Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray. […]