Matches of the Year: Honorable Mention Part 2

December 9, 2013 0

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

December 6, 2013 0

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. […]

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). […]

Saying goodbye in 2013: James Blake

December 2, 2013 15

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. […]

Nadal does not actually have a brother

November 15, 2013 9

Confirming what we already, Rafael Nadal does not have a real brother. Nadal’s tweet, Facebook post, and video appearance–with “Tomeu Nadal”–earlier this week are a promotion for a charitable endeavor called “The Good Hand Project.” […]

Nadal, Djokovic headline Abu Dhabi field

November 15, 2013 16

The field and draw for the annual Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi was announced earlier this week. Not surprisingly, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are the marquee attractions. Nos. 1 and 2 on the ATP Tour will be joined by an impressive quartet consisting of David Ferrer, Andy Murray, Stanislas Wawrinka, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. […]

Djokovic triumphs over Nadal for third World Tour Finals title

November 12, 2013 208

Novak Djokovic improved to 22-0 during the fall swing and successfully defended his World Tour Finals title by beating Nadal 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 36 minutes on Monday night. Djokovic, also a recent champion in Beijing, Shanghai, and Paris, fired six aces without double-faulting. […]

World Tour Finals final preview and pick: Nadal vs. Djokovic

November 10, 2013 235

Something will have to give when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic collide for the 39th time in their careers in the title match of the World Tour Finals on Monday afternoon. Nadal has been the best player this season and has clinched the year-end world No. 1 ranking. Djokovic, though, has been the dominant man from start to finish this fall. […]

Nadal, Djokovic set up final showdown

November 10, 2013 0

Rafael Nadal takes out Roger Federer in straight sets on Sunday in London. Nadal is joined in a blockbuster final by Novak Djokovic, a routine winner over Stanislas Wawrinka. […]

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