1. Roger Federer's Record on Clay Courts Will Not Impact His Legacy

    Roger Federer 's third-round loss at the Madrid Open derailed his quest to improve his standing on clay. But even if Federer never wins another clay-court match the rest of his career, his legacy is in tact...

    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett Written by Merlisa Lawrence Corbett about 12 days ago 911 reads 13 comments

  2. Rafael Nadal vs. David Ferrer: Madrid Open Clash Will Be Rafa's Toughest Test

    With major upsets highlighting the opening rounds of the 2013 Madrid Open, two-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal will face his toughest test on Friday in the quarterfinals when he squares off with compatriot David Ferrer ...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 12 days ago 2,254 reads 5 comments

  3. Madrid Open 2013 Schedule: Breaking Down Friday's Top Matchups on the Men's Side

    We're only to the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open, but the remaining matches are already must-see clashes. I guess that tends to happen when Rafael Nadal, the best clay player in history, is only the No...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 13 days ago 1,180 reads 3 comments

  4. Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych: Analyzing Madrid Open's Key Quarterfinal Matchup

    Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych square off in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Madrid Open. Each are ranked inside the Top 10, according to ATPWorldTour .com and possess the talent to win this tournament...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 13 days ago 1,449 reads 12 comments

  5. Rafael Nadal Will Cruise Past David Ferrer in Quarterfinals of Madrid Open

    Rafael Nadal is ranked No. 5 in the Association of Tennis Professionals' (ATP) world singles rankings. Not too shabby for the Spaniard...

    Matt Metzler Written by Matt Metzler about 13 days ago 1,184 reads 1 comments

  6. Madrid Open 2013 Results: Recapping Biggest Stories From Thursday's Action

    It's never a shock when Rafael Nadal cruises to an easy victory on clay, which is what happened on Thursday at the 2013 Madrid Open. Some things just never change...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 13 days ago 581 reads 1 comments

  7. Roger Federer's Disappointing Loss at Madrid Open Spells Trouble for French Open

    Roger Federer isn't the king of clay courts, but he was the defending champion of the Madrid Open heading into his third-round match with Kei Nishikori on Thursday afternoon...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 13 days ago 2,002 reads 33 comments

  8. Novak Djokovic's Guide to Rebounding Following Early Madrid Open Exit

    Novak Djokovic is now in the recovery stage following his stunning upset at the Madrid Open, where Grigor Dimitrov knocked off Djokovic 7-6, 6-7, 6-3. The first step in Djokovic 's recovery will be getting his ankle right...

    Sean Frye Written by Sean Frye about 13 days ago 1,237 reads 1 comments

  9. Analyzing Roger Federer's Round of 16 Loss to Kei Nishikori in Madrid

    Kei Nishikori defeated Roger Federer in the round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open 6-4, 1-6 and 6-2. Federer was broken early in the first set and never looked close to breaking back...

    Sanibel Chai Written by Sanibel Chai about 13 days ago 825 reads 6 comments

  10. Andy Murray vs. Gilles Simon: Madrid Open Clash Is Top Matchup of 3rd Round

    If you were looking for a must-watch match from the third round of the Madrid Open on the men's side, look no further than Andy Murray facing Gilles Simon. Murray is the No. 3 seed in this tournament and No...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 13 days ago 1,445 reads 4 comments

  11. Breaking Down How Roger Federer Can Repeat as Champion at 2013 Madrid Open

    Roger Federer may be facing more questions than answers heading into the French Open later this month, but as a three-time champion at the Madrid Open, the Swiss legend is certainly a threat to repeat in the Spanish capital this May...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 13 days ago 776 reads 5 comments

  12. Rafael Nadal's Clinical 2nd-Round Win Is Positive Sign Going Forward

    It wasn't flashy, powerful or overly dominant. It was clinical, clean, efficient and precise. Wednesday's second-round win over Benoit Paire at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open was classic Rafael Nadal ...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 14 days ago 993 reads 3 comments

  13. Madrid Open 2013: Rafael Nadal and Stars Who Will Thrive in French Open Tune-Up

    With the 2013 French Open just a couple of weeks away, the best tennis players in the world are getting some last-minute preparations in as they compete in the Mutua Madrid Open...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 14 days ago 2,234 reads 5 comments

  14. Biggest Takeaways from Rafael Nadal's Dominant Win over Benoit Paire

    It's May and therefore it should come as no surprise that Rafael Nadal is back to his dominant ways on the European clay...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 14 days ago 2,566 reads 17 comments

  15. Roger Federer Showing No Signs of Rust Despite 2-Month Hiatus from Tennis

    It may have only been a second-round matchup at the Madrid Open, but when Roger Federer rather easily dismantled Radek Stepanek , 6-3, 6-3, it was obvious that the world's No...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 14 days ago 1,286 reads 2 comments

  16. Putting Novak Djokovic's Defeat by Grigor Dimitrov in Perspective: What's Next?

    The Madrid Match: Grigor Dimitrov 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 If you watched the match on Tuesday between world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov , currently ranked world No...

    JA Allen Written by JA Allen about 14 days ago 3,575 reads 90 comments

  17. Roger Federer Faces Easier Madrid Open Path with Exit of Novak Djokovic

    In one of the more shocking early round setbacks of his career, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic fell to Grigor Dimitrov in the second round of the Madrid Open, meaning Roger ...

    Justin Onslow Written by Justin Onslow about 14 days ago 2,919 reads 25 comments

  18. Rafael Nadal's Low Seed at French Open Makes for Exciting Tournament

    Rafael Nadal is the king of Roland Garros —no matter his seeding in the tournament pool. He has been granted the No...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 14 days ago 1,499 reads 1 comments

  19. Madrid Open 2013: Players with Most to Prove After Novak Djokovic's Upset Loss

    The stars are out in full force, as the best players in the world take part in the 2013 Madrid Open. Even as the event lacks an American presence, the world's elite have taken center stage in Madrid, Spain...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 14 days ago 2,302 reads 4 comments

  20. Madrid Open 2013: Top Contenders Remaining After Novak Djokovic Loss

    Novak Djokovic —the No. 1 player on the ATP World Tour—was surprisingly defeated by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the second round of the 2013 Madrid Open, leaving the door wide open for another top contender to win the tournament...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 15 days ago 3,409 reads 20 comments

  21. Novak Djokovic's Ankle Injury Won't Harm His French Open Chances

    So much for Novak Djokovic continuing his rampage of dominance all the way to his first French Open Crown next month...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 15 days ago 1,639 reads 28 comments

  22. Rafael Nadal's Poor Seeding Won't Keep Him from French Open Glory

    The “King of Clay” need not worry about his draw at the French Open this year. Given his tremendous success at Roland Garros in the last eight years, entering the tournament as the No...

    Justin Onslow Written by Justin Onslow about 15 days ago 2,752 reads 4 comments

  23. Rafael Nadal's Strong Recent Play Should Make Him French Open Favorite

    Rafael Nadal has had a trying year as injuries and illnesses have kept him off the court as much as he has been on it, but with his health seemingly squared away, Nadal should be installed as the French Open favorite...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 15 days ago 1,280 reads 12 comments

  24. Roger Federer Defeats Radek Stepanek to Advance at 2013 Madrid Open

    If Roger Federer broke a sweat in his second-round victory over Radek Stepanek in the Mutua Madrid Open, it wasn't evident. The world No. 2 cruised to a 6-3, 6-3 win, taking the match in a breezy one hour and 21 minutes...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 15 days ago 1,352 reads 15 comments

  25. Roger Federer Will Prove He Is Far from Finished with French Open Performance

    A two-month layoff from tennis would spell disaster for most players in search of a French Open title. For Roger Federer , taking two months off will be exactly what he needs to ...

    Justin Onslow Written by Justin Onslow about 15 days ago 2,101 reads 7 comments