As always, there will be some very talented American women on display at Indian Wells. We have some youngsters as well as some veterans that are sure to make some noise. Let’s look at who they are. Coco Gauff (16) Due to Krejcikova pulling out of the tournament, the...
This year’s edition of Indian Wells promises to be as exciting as ever. We’re a couple of months into 2022, and the narratives that we’re seeing in the men’s game are as interesting as they have ever been. Let’s look at the storylines. Danill Medvedev (1) Medvedev is...
On the women’s side, Indian Wells can be seen as a tale of two groups of top women. Those that are in form, and those that are not. Let’s look at the women that are playing great. Ash Barty (1) By and large, Ash Barty is the best women’s player in the world right now....
There are three Grand Slams left this year, and I’m hoping Andy Murray can make a run at one of those slams. Given Andy’s record at the four Grand Slams, he may very well go deep at the French, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The big question though is still whether he...
Sascha Zverev completely lost his mind at the end of his doubles match loss in Acapulco. Upset at the umpire for a bad call, he proceeded to use his racket to smash the chair the umpire was sitting on, narrowly missing his feet. It was a violent display, one which I...
It has been a few months now since Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu disputed the US Open Final. It almost seems like ages ago. Back then, there was talk about disruption and chaos in the women’s game and the two teenage sensations were an example of that. The way...
Regardless of the many years of inactivity through injury, Juan Martin Del Potro managed to put together a Hall of Fame career. In all, he finished in the top ten for a total of five years. Three of those were top 5 finishes. He won a total of 22 career titles,...
Rafa, it’s time to come home. There is a creeping, occasionally slow-moving endgame that comes for most of us. It’s an inescapable outcome. It is neither good nor bad – it’s natural. But the sooner it’s accepted, the quicker you’ll have peace of mind. Rafa, it’s not...
There are some great tournaments for fans of the WTA in both February and March. Lots of points and prize money are on the line as the top women trot across the globe to compete at events in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy:...
The ATP tour is now in full swing. The calendar is loaded with 250,500, and 1000 level tournaments for the next two months. Let’s look at the must-watch tournaments in February and March, and who’s playing. Rio Open: February 14th to February 20th Before the actual...
The 2022 Australian Open will be remembered for its history-making records and Australian success. Ash Barty became the first Australian to win the tournament since 1978, Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam title, and Kyrgios/Kokkinakis electrified the masses with their...
The 2022 Australian Open Men’s final has two wonderful narratives at play. On one side, you have Daniil Medvedev who is looking to establish his dominance over the ATP and will attempt to win his second Grand Slam title in as many attempts. On the other side, you will...