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. […]

Metz and St. Petersburg previews and predictions

September 16, 2013 0

The Grand Slam season is over and now it’s time for the fall swing—much of it indoors—to pave the way toward London. Among the World Tour Finals contenders is Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who missed the entire […]

U.S. Open Day 8 recap, photos, and video

September 13, 2013 0

Naturally, the year in which U.S. Open officials finally announced plans for a roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium there was almost no rain the entire fortnight. But it finally came on Labor Day and it […]

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