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Why Is Roger Federer Not As Dominant?

First of all let’s begin with the fact that it’s absolutely absurd to conjecture that a man who reached four grand slam finals in a calendar year, winning twice, all while finishing ranked number one in the world is on the decline...

Written by TIM RUFFIN about 7 days ago 3,170 reads 34 comments
Men's Tennis Power Rankings: Djokovic Gets the Better of Federer and Nadal

The last fortnight has been a nail-biting time for many men in the top 15 or so places of the A.T.P. rankings. Even as the final Masters of the year began this week in Paris, two guaranteed spots at the Tour End Finals were still up for grabs...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 22 days ago 2,698 reads 17 comments
The Curse Of Gillette: After Tiger Woods, What's Next For Roger Federer?

Within the past two weeks, two of the three faces of Gillette have seen their characters revised after..."transgressions...

Written by Willie Gannon about 3 days ago 2,544 reads 23 comments
Rafael Nadal's Transition to "Rafa-Lite" May Signal Greater Times Ahead

The fans are getting worried. The media have begun to discuss it openly. And this week, at London’s O2 arena, it was the first topic on the lips of almost every spectator—and not just between his fans...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 7 days ago 2,502 reads 33 comments
Final Men's Tennis Power Rankings of 2009: All Hail the Iron King!

What a season it has been! Though Roger Federer did not win the year-end championship, few could argue that 2009 was the "Year of Roger Federer...

Written by Feng Rong about 7 days ago 1,909 reads 17 comments
Can Roger Federer Carry Off Pink?: The Top Questions from the O2

The Tennis World Tour Finals has now answered some of the biggest questions of the tennis year. Let’s start with the easy ones. Who would end the year as No. 1? Easy: Roger Federer...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 5 days ago 1,816 reads 23 comments
Roger Federer Still Doesn't Like Andy Murray

Juan Martin Del Potro defeated Roger Federer today in order to advance to the WTF semifinals, but it wasn't Del Potro who made a statement in this match. It was Federer. Federer's statement? He still doesn't like Andy Murray...

Written by Darren Wong about 11 days ago 1,770 reads 32 comments
Believe It: Roger Federer's Greatest Season Was 2009

Was 2009 a good year for Roger Federer? It depends. Throughout history, there has probably not even been one man that would not give up a part of his body for a year like "The Swiss Maestro" had in 2009...

Written by Donald Marhefka about 3 days ago 1,354 reads 33 comments
Comparing Two Professional Tennis Players: Federer and Nadal

This article aims to compare two professional tennis players namely: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The reason why I chose these two players is because of the fact that they engaged in a storied ...

Written by Abdelfattah Laabidi about 4 days ago 1,224 reads 7 comments
One Torrid Day in the Office: How Much Will Roger Pay for This?

He experienced the greatest moment of his career five months ago in this place. Just a few blocks away. Well not exactly , but almost... How much happiness he had felt in that unforgettable summer here...

Written by Gil about 25 days ago 1,200 reads 46 comments
Rafael Nadal On the Defensive

Whether a player plays defense or attack is a question of belief. Pete Sampras believed in his serve to such an extend that he attempted breaking only once per set at all. He knew that his hold-game was unshakable...

Written by antiMatter about 8 days ago 1,183 reads 18 comments
Near Misses: Novak Djokovic Almost Ends Rafael Nadal's Reign in Spain

When the Madrid Masters got under way in mid-May, it stirred up all sorts of publicity. The Magic Box—the dramatic new venue for this tournament—seemed to be waving a controversial ...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 27 days ago 1,135 reads 36 comments
The Interpretation of Tennis: Roger Federer's Art

The tennis court has an area of roughly 195 square metres, with the net splitting the court in half. The rules, along with the lines on and restricting the court, and the net, constrain the ...

Written by antiMatter about 17 days ago 1,036 reads 17 comments
In the Zone with Roger Federer, Pt. 2: Australian Open 2007

I’ve grown accustomed to your pace... No one was more acutely aware that Andy Roddick was on a roll during the 2007 Australian Open than Roger Federer. The Swiss No...

Written by J.A. Allen about 24 days ago 940 reads 33 comments
Novak Djokovic: Life in the Passing Lane

2007 Remember two years ago at the U.S. Open? Remember how happy Novak Djokovic was and how happy he made the New York crowds with his impersonations of Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, Roger ...

Written by J.A. Allen about 18 days ago 895 reads 16 comments
An Interview With Roger Federer, but First...(Humor)

Radio Interviewer: Welcome ladies and gentleman to Bleacher Report Radio. I am Herb Avor and we have with us live in studio—the great Roger Federer. Welcome Roger! Roger Federer: Thank you Herb, it is great to be here...

Written by Robert Orzechowski about 28 days ago 883 reads 7 comments
Near Misses: Roger Federer vs. David Nalbandian at the 2005 Masters Cup Final

Roger Federer waged war with David Nalbandian throughout his junior and professional tennis career. The Argentine prided himself on being the first to have “Federer’s number...

Written by J.A. Allen about 5 days ago 876 reads 30 comments
Rafael Nadal: Premature to Write Him off

This is not a good time to be a part of the Vamos brigade. Rafael Nadal is still not in the form which had almost made him invincible in the earlier part of the year, boasting only a solitary ...

Written by Rajat Jain about 11 days ago 864 reads 33 comments
Novak Djokovic: 2010 Starts Now

How will Novak Djokovic look back on 2009? As things stand now, it would seem a letdown from the prior year, when he captured his first major title at the 2008 Australian Open, then threw in ...

Written by Rob York about 22 days ago 864 reads 18 comments
For Roger Federer No Cupcake Draw: Barclays World Tour Finals Preview

Next week at this time, London's O2 Arena will be popping with the sounds of tightly strung rackets and fresh yellow tennis balls. For the tennis obsessed, there is no sweeter music...

Written by Chris Oddo aka The Fan Child about 16 days ago 860 reads 20 comments
Justine Henin: Make Room at the Top

When Justine Henin decided to step down and relinquish her hold on the No. 1 ranking, she effectively knocked down the retaining wall sustaining women's tennis prior to the commencement of the French Open in 2008...

Written by Shye Sentinele about 27 days ago 825 reads 10 comments
The Interpretation of Tennis: Rafael Nadal's Ruthless Self-Test

The colosseum is daubed in red. The atmosphere flamboyant. It is time for the battle to begin. The two opponents take position on either side. One of them, the more muscular one, attempts to pulls a lever at his side of the battlefield...

Written by antiMatter about 4 days ago 785 reads 17 comments
Lively London Broil: 2009 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

Moving the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals to London in 2009 was a brilliant stroke. The tournament now lives in the moment, relevant and scintillating...

Written by J.A. Allen about 10 days ago 709 reads 31 comments
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Rankings: Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

Pre-Barclays Power Rankings As the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals begin on Sunday in London, it is prudent to assess the top eight players' power rankings heading into the tournament...

Written by J.A. Allen about 16 days ago 683 reads 8 comments
Andre Agassi Backlash: Undeserved

FROM NECESSARY ROUGHNESS - CHECK OUT JERSEY GIRLS OF THE DAY Upon Agassi's recent admission that he had used Chrystal Meth in the mid 1990's, he has received lots of heat from current and former players...

Written by Paul Salman about 27 days ago 667 reads 2 comments

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Article Archive

Why Is Roger Federer Not As Dominant?

Men's Tennis Power Rankings: Djokovic Gets the Better of Federer and Nadal

The Curse Of Gillette: After Tiger Woods, What's Next For Roger Federer?

Rafael Nadal's Transition to "Rafa-Lite" May Signal Greater Times Ahead

Final Men's Tennis Power Rankings of 2009: All Hail the Iron King!

Can Roger Federer Carry Off Pink?: The Top Questions from the O2

Roger Federer Still Doesn't Like Andy Murray

Believe It: Roger Federer's Greatest Season Was 2009

Comparing Two Professional Tennis Players: Federer and Nadal

One Torrid Day in the Office: How Much Will Roger Pay for This?

Rafael Nadal On the Defensive

Near Misses: Novak Djokovic Almost Ends Rafael Nadal's Reign in Spain

The Interpretation of Tennis: Roger Federer's Art

In the Zone with Roger Federer, Pt. 2: Australian Open 2007

Novak Djokovic: Life in the Passing Lane

An Interview With Roger Federer, but First...(Humor)

Near Misses: Roger Federer vs. David Nalbandian at the 2005 Masters Cup Final

Rafael Nadal: Premature to Write Him off

Novak Djokovic: 2010 Starts Now

For Roger Federer No Cupcake Draw: Barclays World Tour Finals Preview

Justine Henin: Make Room at the Top

The Interpretation of Tennis: Rafael Nadal's Ruthless Self-Test

Lively London Broil: 2009 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Rankings: Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

Andre Agassi Backlash: Undeserved

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