It is not often that Rafael Nadal is the No. 1 seed and also the clear-cut favorite at one of the biggest hard-court tournaments in the world, but that will be the case at next week’s Rogers Cup in Montreal. There are plenty of reasons why, most significantly that Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are still resting in between Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. […]
Kei Nishikori gets another shot–whether he wants one or not–at a Big 3 opponent when he takes the court against Roger Federer in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday. Novak Djokovic and David Goffin are also in action. […]
The men and women are playing on opposite days the rest of the way at Wimbledon, where Wednesday marks the first Men’s Day when it comes to singles. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal remain heavy favorites going into the quarterfinals. […]
The first week of Wimbledon wraps up on Saturday, when some surprising spots in the fourth round are sure to be handed out. Ricky Dimon and Cheryl Murray of The Grandstand preview and pick what should be four competitive contests.
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If Roger Federer’s name had been on the No. 3 seed chip instead of Rafael Nadal’s, they still would have ended up in the same half of the draw when names were pulled from a hat during Friday morning’s Wimbledon draw ceremony. But that doesn’t mean this seeding controversy will end anytime soon. […]
Rafael Nadal reaching the French Open semifinals was never in doubt. It was all up to Roger Federer to add another chapter to their historic rivalry. Despite being tested for this first time this fortnight, Federer made it happen by battling past fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday. […]
French Open expert picks are here for the quarterfinals, which will get started with an all-Swiss showdown between Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday. Six of the top eight seeds are still alive. A three-team panel weighs in with predictions.
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Rafael Nadal now faces a player (Kei Nishikori) who is coming off consecutive five-setters and will have no days of rest after finishing off Benoit Paire 6-2, 6-7(8), 6-2, 6-7(8), 7-5 on Monday. Nishikori also did extremely well to overcome a 4-0 fifth-set deficit against Laslo Djere. […]
An extremely intriguing fourth-round lineup at Roland Garros includes what should be two especially fun ones on Sunday. An all-seeded affair pits Stefanos Tsitsipas against Stan Wawrinka, while Kei Nishikori runs into familiar foe Benoit Paire.
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French Open seeds Kei Nishikori and Alex De Minaur appear to have tough tests on their hands for the beginning of second-round action on Wednesday. Nishikori is going up against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, while De Minaur battles Pablo Carreno Busta. […]
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