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Top 3 Favorites to Win the U.S. Open, and Dark Horses
The fourth and last Grand Slam event of the year is just around the corner, and exciting matches are bound to happen. According to TonyBet bookie, some favorites are very clear, but as last year’s U.S....
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Anderson made headlines with U.S. Open upset of Murray
Kevin Anderson earned a sensational win over third-seeded Andy Murray on the eighth day of the U.S. Open. Murray, the 2012 champion, had been considered as one of the main contenders for the title...
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Best quotes from the 2015 U.S. Open
Benoit Paire, after beating Kei Nishikori: “When I come on the court I say, ‘Come on. You can beat Kei.’ It’s not like if I play against Roger Federer.” Rafael Nadal, on what he was struggling with...
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What to expect this fall from the stars of the U.S. Open
The Grand Slam season is over, but there is plenty left on the ATP schedule for the remainder of the 2015 campaign, including the Davis Cup semis and finals, two Masters 1000 events and the World Tour...
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How the world’s best tennis players spend their money
In the competitive world of professional tennis, it is possible to achieve a very high income. This is because only the best make it to even the beginning levels of the industry. With fame and prestige...
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World Tour Finals race likely coming down to one spot
Until the U.S. Open, this year’s World Tour Finals race was a snoozer. The top eight spots in the race were in a stranglehold, owned by Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Tomas...
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The everyday life of a tennis player
Few people realize the harsh realities of pro tennis outside of the Top 10. The majority of players are left to their own devices to manage their own accommodation and transport to matches without...
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State of the union: Thoughts on the up-and-coming American men
American men’s tennis has been in an undeniable slump throughout the past decade, but some hope may be on the horizon in the form of youngsters such as Jared Donaldson, Frances Tiafoe, Stefan Kozlov,...
View ArticleA look back at Djokovic’s one 2015 exit prior to a final
Technically Novak Djokovic lost twice in 2015 prior to a final, as he also went down to Roger Federer during round-robin action at the World Tour Finals. In that event, of course, Djokovic bounced back...
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King Felix? Auger Aliassime, 15, continues to rise
At just 14 years old, Felix Auger Aliassime cracked the top 800 of the ATP World Tour singles rankings. Barely more than one month after turning 15, he won the 2015 U.S. Open junior boys doubles title...
View ArticleShould the ATP implement the IPTL 20-second time rule?
The International Premier Tennis League features plenty of interesting competition rules that are not seen on the ATP World Tour. Some are complicated; others are not. One rule that fits into the...
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Ten burning questions for the ATP World Tour in 2016
With the 2016 ATP World Tour campaign three weeks away, the Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Steen Kirby of Tennis Atlantic answer 10 intriguing questions in advance of the upcoming season. 1) Will Novak...
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My most memorable matches in 2015
As the year comes to a close and 2016 tennis action rapidly approaches, let’s take a look back at the most entertaining matches–the list could be much longer but for now we’ll go with one at each...
View ArticleAndy Murray: Ladies man
Andy Murray is a ladies man–at least according to fellow British player Heather Watson. Murray and Watson beat France in a decisive mixed doubles match at the Hopman Cup earlier this week. The...
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2016 Australian Open draw analysis: Djokovic, Federer on same side
There will be no third consecutive Grand Slam final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Owners of 27 major titles between them, Djokovic and Federer battled for the trophies at both Wimbledon and...
View ArticleIsner showcases amazing defense in Auckland loss
John Isner lost to Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic on Thursday, but not before playing what was without question the best defensive point of his career. Late...
View ArticleThiem shows amazing sportsmanship in Australian Open loss to Goffin
For the second consecutive year, the Australian Open has witnessed an impressive display of sportsmanship in men’s singles. During a third-round match against David Goffin on Friday afternoon, Dominic...
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Bryan Brothers, Isner, Querrey play for charity in Atlanta
***By Vicki Hensley, special to the Grandstand*** On Friday night Bob and Mike Bryan hosted a charity event at the Atlanta Athletic Club, joined by fellow Americans John Isner and Sam Querrey. Despite...
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Indian Wells doubles wish list
Approaching rapidly on the ATP World Tour schedule, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is currently just one month away. For a couple of the top players in the world, it could mark their next...
View ArticleKlizan in his own world en route to Rotterdam title match
Martin Klizan has saved a total of eight match points in consecutive matches to highlight a miraculous run the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. But that is not what anyone will be talking about...
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