1. Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin del Potro BNP Paribas Showdown Preview

    Rafael Nadal crushed David Ferrer in the Acapulco final, showing off the type of form fans expected from him every match before his extended injury layoff...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 3 months ago 8,182 reads 10 comments

  2. Roger Federer: Tennis Fans Appreciate His Artistry as Much as His Winning

    Roger Federer can still win Grand Slam titles. He is the No. 2 player in the world, the Wimbledon champion and has been a near lock for the semifinals the past decade...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 3 months ago 7,726 reads 132 comments

  3. Rafael Nadal: Hard Courts at Indian Wells Will Be Biggest Test for Spanish Great

    After winning in Acapulco, Rafael Nadal 's 2013 season couldn't be going any better. The 11-time Grand Slam singles champion missed the second half of 2012 due to tendinitis in his knee, but he's gone 12-1 in 2013, so far...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 3 months ago 2,303 reads 35 comments

  4. Rafael Nadal Will Continue to Dominate Following Return from Knee Injury

    It was a huge weekend for Rafael Nadal , as the Spaniard dominated the Mexican Open for his second tournament win of the season. With his comeback looking complete, don't expect Nadal to slow down anytime soon...

    Jonathan Irwin Written by Jonathan Irwin about 3 months ago 2,230 reads 66 comments

  5. King of Clay Holds Court in Mexico

    Acapulco, Mexico isn't typically associated with significant events in tennis history. Consider that axiom amended. Rafael Nadal , hot on the comeback trail, put Acapulco on the map after his impressive display in the final of the Mexican Open...

    Andrew Prochnow Written by Andrew Prochnow about 3 months ago 1,661 reads 21 comments

  6. Rafael Nadal: Mexican Open Final vs. David Ferrer Will Be Biggest Test of Knee

    Rafael Nadal 's triumphant return to professional tennis has already been aided by a tournament win at the Brasil Open...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 3 months ago 1,827 reads 33 comments

  7. Rafael Nadal Can Re-Establish Tennis Dominance with Mexican Open Final Win

    It isn't the French Open final, but Sunday's final at the ATP Mexican Open offers Rafael Nadal a golden opportunity to send a strong message to the rest of the tennis world...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 3 months ago 2,824 reads 13 comments

  8. Rafael Nadal: French Open Is Spaniard's Only Shot at a 2013 Grand Slam

    The French Open is Rafael Nadal 's only legitimate opportunity to win a Grand Slam in 2013. While Nadal has basically owned the clay court since 2005, the combination of health ...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 3 months ago 4,775 reads 26 comments

  9. Rafael Nadal: Skipping Indian Wells Would Be Message to ATP on Hard Court Events

    Rafael Nadal has spoken out about the number of hard-court events on the ATP tour, and now it's time for him to take a stand by skipping Indian Wells...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 3 months ago 4,901 reads 40 comments

  10. Rafael Nadal Must Skip Indian Wells to Return to Championship Form

    Former No. 1 tennis player Rafael Nadal is considering skipping next week's tournament at Indian Wells, and doing so would be a great decision on his part...

    Josh Benjamin Written by Josh Benjamin about 3 months ago 2,410 reads 8 comments

  11. Rafael Nadal: Indecisiveness Proves Knee Injury Will Remain a Long-Term Issue

    Rafael Nadal spent seven months away from tennis while he recovered from a knee injury. Unfortunately, it is still an issue. The Spanish star made his return to the court in the beginning of February at the ATP VTR Open in Chile...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 3 months ago 1,408 reads 14 comments

  12. Rafael Nadal Would Be Wise to Skip Hard Courts of Indian Wells

    At this point of his career, Rafael Nadal should be focused entirely on getting ready to perform at majors, and that makes next week's Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open—an event he has won twice—one he should skip...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 3 months ago 1,058 reads 4 comments

  13. Novak Djokovic: Why His Attitude and Antics Are Important to Tennis

    You'd be hard-pressed not to define the last decade of tennis by its Wimbledon Finals. Regal in color, atmosphere and rich history, the classics at the hallowed grounds of SW19 that ...

    Clay Suttles Written by Clay Suttles about 3 months ago 2,327 reads 105 comments

  14. Rafael Nadal Reportedly Will Skip Hard-Court Events in March Due to Knee Concern

    Although men's tennis superstar Rafael Nadal returned to action in February, he's clearly not 100 percent...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 3 months ago 7,783 reads 129 comments

  15. Rafael Nadal: Previewing His Tricky Draw at the 2013 Mexican Open

    It goes without saying that Horacio Zeballos ' win over Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal on the clay courts of the VTR Open in Chile two weeks ago was not the expected outcome...

    Clay Suttles Written by Clay Suttles about 3 months ago 1,683 reads 16 comments

  16. Rafael Nadal: Knee Problems Won't Keep Rafa from Big Things in 2013

    The hype surrounding Rafael Nadal ’s knee is starting to simmer, especially after his big win at the Brazil Open on February 17...

    Justin Onslow Written by Justin Onslow about 3 months ago 6,617 reads 12 comments

  17. 2013 French Open: Burning Questions En Route to Paris

    Images of Rafael Nadal scampering across red-colored dirt in South America over the last couple weeks has brought the 2013 French Open into focus a lot earlier than usual this year...

    Andrew Prochnow Written by Andrew Prochnow about 3 months ago 1,716 reads 19 comments

  18. Rafael Nadal: Outspoken Tennis Great Right to Take Shot at Lance Armstrong

    Eleven-time Grand Slam singles champion Rafael Nadal has made it known he does not approve of Lance Armstrong using performance-enhancing drugs. And he has every right to take a shot at the historic cyclist...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 3 months ago 14,148 reads 76 comments

  19. Rafael Nadal's Positive Return Will Skyrocket Tennis' Popularity

    With Rafael Nadal quickly returning to the athletic, versatile form that made him one of the greatest defensive players of all-time, tennis is about to enter brand-new territory...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 3 months ago 5,128 reads 30 comments

  20. Forget Calendar Slam, 'Surface Slam' Almost as Rare

    The holy grail of professional tennis is, without question, the calendar Grand Slam. In this sport, a calendar Grand Slam is achieved when a player wins four consecutive Grand Slam events in the same calendar year...

    Andrew Prochnow Written by Andrew Prochnow about 3 months ago 1,326 reads 21 comments

  21. Rafael Nadal: Breaking Down the Tennis Star's Return to Form

    Two weeks ago in Chile, Rafael Nadal hit the court for the first time since Wimbledon and showed that, while he still has the ability to play tennis at a high level, it will be a long road back to form for the former world No...

    Varun Ravishanker Written by Varun Ravishanker about 3 months ago 3,719 reads 9 comments

  22. Rafael Nadal: Biggest Takeaways from Rafa's Title Run at 2013 Brasil Open

    Rafael Nadal 's triumphant return to the ATP Brasil Open in 2013 was a telling one, after the 11-time Grand Slam champion cruised through the field to take home his first singles title since last June's French Open...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 3 months ago 3,307 reads 16 comments

  23. Rafael Nadal Must Achieve Grand Slam Success to Complete Comeback

    Rafael Nadal defeated David Nalbandian on Sunday to win the Brasil Open. It was the second straight finals appearance for Nadal since his return from injury, and a definite step in the right direction...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 3 months ago 1,967 reads 38 comments

  24. Rafael Nadal: Fans Need to Temper Expectations After Win at Brazil Open

    When Rafael Nadal captured the Brazil Open on Sunday, it marked his first singles title since winning his seventh French Open in June. So, he's going to get back to regularly winning Grand Slam singles titles, right? Well, not exactly...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 3 months ago 2,974 reads 28 comments

  25. Rafael Nadal Defeats David Nalbandian to Win Brazil Open 2013 Title

    Rafael Nadal conquered David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-3, to win the 2013 Brazil Open on Sunday, making it his first title since returning from a partially torn patella tendon in his left knee (h/t Sky Sports )...

    Pete Schauer Written by Pete Schauer about 3 months ago 12,779 reads 42 comments