1. Maria Sharapova Wears Swimsuits on Covers of Esquire Latin America

    Maria Sharapova graces the cover of the June issue of Esquire Latin America. It's the first time an international edition of the magazine went with two different covers for its print and online editions...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 13 reads 0 comments

  2. Sharapova Embraces Rising Tennis Star Grigor Dimitrov

    It seems Maria Sharapova is proving a lucky charm for Grigor Dimitrov. Dimitrov snuggled up to the number two female player and model the day after defeating Novak Djokovic , the number one male player in the world in the Madrid Open...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 1,007 reads 1 comments

  3. Nadal Rallies to Beat Ferrer in 3 Sets in Madrid

    MADRID (AP) -- Rafael Nadal fought back to beat David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0 in Friday's quarterfinals of the Madrid Open, keeping alive his bid to reach a seventh straight final since returning from injury...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 870 reads 0 comments

  4. Practice Court Beckons for Federer After Madrid Defeat

    MADRID (Reuters) - Roger Federer vowed to get straight back on the practice court after the world number two was dumped out in the third round of the Madrid Open by Japan's Kei Nishikori on Thursday...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 511 reads 2 comments

  5. Serena Squeaks into Madrid Semifinals

    MADRID (AP) -- Top-ranked Serena Williams outlasted Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3, 0-6, 7-5 to reach the Madrid Open semifinals on Friday.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 355 reads 0 comments

  6. Nadal Reaches Madrid Open Semis After Beating Ferrer

    . @RafaelNadal battles hard to beat @DavidFerrer87 46 76(3) 60 for a @MutuaMadridOpen SF berth. http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/05/19/Madrid-Friday-Ferrer-Nadal...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 12 days ago 15 reads 1 comments

  7. Roger Federer Will Struggle in French Open After Madrid Open Disappointment

    Roger Federer has been among the top players in the world for more than a decade, and that is still the case today, but based on his current form it is hard to imagine Fed being a major factor in the upcoming French Open...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 12 days ago 2,345 reads 15 comments

  8. Rafael Nadal's Recent Run of Success Will Translate to French Open Title

    Rafael Nadal owns men's tennis on clay these days. After he cruised through another match on Thursday against Mikhail Youzhny in the third round of the Madrid Open, one thing is ...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 12 days ago 950 reads 11 comments

  9. Madrid Open 2013: Predicting Winners of Friday's Quarterfinal Matches

    The 2013 Mutua Madrid Open has already seen the two biggest stars in men's tennis fall— Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer . The World No...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 12 days ago 1,202 reads 1 comments

  10. 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 906 reads 13 comments

  11. Novak Djokovic Shouldn't Take Success for Granted

    Every star has a bad day on the court now and then. But it was what Novak Djokovic said after his defeat by Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday that surprised me. Djokovic said, via ESPN , "I didn't prepare myself so good...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 12 days ago 2,430 reads 15 comments

  12. Rafael Nadal's Madrid Open Performances Prove He's Man to Beat at French Open

    First seed, fifth seed or unseeded, it doesn't matter where Rafael Nadal begins the 2013 French Open, he is the man to beat at Roland Garros . This is all coming into view this week, as the debate as to where Nadal should be seeded rages on...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 12 days ago 502 reads 6 comments

  13. Madrid Open 2013 Schedule: Highlighting Friday's Top Matches

    We are getting down to the wire in the 2013 Madrid Open. After Roger Federer 's shocking loss to Kei Nishikori in the third round Thursday, the tournament has been shaken up a bit...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 12 days ago 662 reads 1 comments

  14. Roger Federer's Early Madrid Exit Blessing in Disguise for French Open

    Roger Federer lost in the third round of the Madrid Open, and it was the best victory he could have gotten. Federer, the defending champion of the event, lost to 14th-seeded Kei Nishikori on the clay courts, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 12 days ago 827 reads 3 comments

  15. Novak Djokovic's Loss at Madrid Open Is Minor Setback for Clay Court Season

    Novak Djokovic suffered a shocking loss in Tuesday's second round of the Mutua Madrid Open to No. 28-ranked Grigor Dimitrov . However, it will be only a minor setback in the clay court season for the top-ranked tennis player in the world...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 12 days ago 645 reads 1 comments

  16. Caroline Wozniacki Must Regain Focus to Get Career Back on Track

    Things are not going according to plan in recent weeks for Caroline Wozniacki , and it appears like the problem is mental. The female tennis star is currently ranked the No...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 12 days ago 832 reads 1 comments

  17. Serena Williams on the Right Track to Defend Madrid Open Title

    Serena Williams breezed through Maria Kirilenko in the third round of the 2013 Madrid Open on Thursday, setting the stage for a second consecutive title at the tournament...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 12 days ago 258 reads 1 comments

  18. Madrid Open 2013 Results: Roger Federer's Abrupt Loss Paves Way for Rafael Nadal

    After Roger Federer 's shocking loss to No. 14 seed Kei Nishikori at the Madrid Open on Thursday, Rafael Nadal is in prime position to win the tournament...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 12 days ago 741 reads 2 comments

  19. Madrid Open 2013: When and Where to Watch Top Stars in Action This Weekend

    The clay-court action at the Manzanares Park Tennis Center is heating up as the 2013 Madrid Open gets set to conclude this weekend...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 12 days ago 830 reads 1 comments

  20. 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

  21. 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 12 days ago 1,180 reads 3 comments

  22. 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 12 days ago 1,449 reads 12 comments

  23. 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 1,181 reads 1 comments

  24. 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

  25. 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 1,998 reads 33 comments