Rublev and Tsitsipas: Are ‘few tools’ better than many?
Andrey Rublev made off with the Monte Carlo crown, and 2-time defending champ Stefanos Tsitsipas ate humble pie after previously saying the Russian had “few tools.”
Poetic? Ironic? Or really just a case study in...
Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2023: Draw Preview and Analysis
World Number One Novak Djokovic, rested and ready to return to professional tennis, sits atop a hillside of luminaries in the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters Draw. After a hiatus from tennis due to his unvaccinated...
Can American Men’s Tennis Make A Run On Clay?
American men’s tennis has gained ground in the past 2 years, with three men inside the Top 20 heading into clay court season. Indications are, it’s not just a mirage. But the one area...
Miami Open: Are WTA Players Grinding Too Much?
As I sat up high but right in at the midpoint of the court at the 2023 Miami Open watching several WTA matches, I could see the game from a telling angle. A thought...
Rune, Other Net Rushers Set Themselves Apart at Miami Open
Christian Garin, Botic van de Zandschulp, and Holger Rune lead the 2023 Miami Open field in volleys through the early rounds, clearly defining how they play the sport of tennis beyond the baseline.
Garin tops the...
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas: Notes from Miami Open Practice Session
Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas spent an hour charming a six-rows-deep crowd during their 2023 Miami Open practice session. Below are some observations on tactics and overall atmosphere.
Generally, Alcaraz sported a mood that was...
2023 Miami Open Draw Preview and Analysis
At the 2023 Miami Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek might be feeling like their status as world number one is as stable as a stilt house in Florida Everglades, albeit for different reasons.
Swiatek...
Ben Shelton: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Ben Shelton: He’s only 20 years old, just left his home country for the first time in January and already he’s giving the best players in the world a serious challenge.
Is Shelton the real...
BNP Paribas Open 2023: Draw Preview and Analysis
It feels weird having Carlos Alcaraz as the top seed in Indian Wells 2023 men's draw. He’s not number one in the world anymore. He’s not the defending champion at Indian Wells. He’s injured,...
Djokovic Passes Graf, But Should Men and Women Be Compared?
Novak Djokovic has vaulted past Steffi Graf for most weeks at number one in the world at 378 and counting, but is it legitimate to compare men and women? More importantly, is it fair?
Professional...
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Djokovic Wins 24th Career Major at US Open; Defeats Medvedev
US Open—Flushing Meadows, New York
Legendary Serb Novak Djokovic capped off a sensational Grand Slam season on Sunday in New York City, defeating Daniil Medvedev...
