1. French Open 2013: About That Roger Federer Backhand Versus Rafael Nadal

    Roger Federer ’s latest struggle against Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open finals was a microcosm of eight frustrating years of French Open futility against his Spanish nemesis...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 3 days ago 9,248 reads 120 comments

  2. Rafael Nadal: A Look Back at His 2009 French Open Loss to Robin Soderling

    Rafael Nadal has been historically dominant at the French Open with seven titles in eight years and a legendary 52-1 record. It’s as close to tennis perfection as has ever been seen at one Grand Slam venue...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 19 days ago 2,702 reads 39 comments

  3. Rafael Nadal: Is This the Greatest Clay-Court Legacy There Will Ever Be?

    Rafael Nadal ’s eighth title at the 2013 Barcelona Open may have been the most predictable result in tennis history...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 26 days ago 6,648 reads 137 comments

  4. Grigor Dimitrov's Monte Carlo Clash with Rafael Nadal May Foreshadow Greatness

    Grigor Dimitrov is not yet a household name to those who do not follow the ATP tour, but the 21-year-old Bulgarian tennis pro may have foreshadowed greatness with a standout performance at the Monte Carlo Masters against mighty Rafael Nadal ...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 1 month ago 5,811 reads 144 comments

  5. Novak Djokovic Ankle Injury Impacts Rafael Nadal and Monte-Carlo Masters Draw

    Novak Djokovic ’s injured ankle has turned into the hottest tennis story of the Monte-Carlo Masters draw this weekend. Even the subject of Rafael Nadal ’s knees has been put on ice...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 1 month ago 19,744 reads 130 comments

  6. Rafael Nadal's Presence on Clay Courts Has Already Intimidated Andy Murray

    It’s not that Andy Murray can’t win on clay, but he will need to do better than concede any kind of mental advantage to Rafael Nadal ...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 1 month ago 15,212 reads 128 comments

  7. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and 16 Greatest French Open Champions in One Draw

    While Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer saw the birth of their rivalry on French Open red clay, t ennis fans often wonder how they would match up against other clay-court champions of the past...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 1 month ago 49,340 reads 206 comments

  8. David Ferrer vs. Tommy Haas May Preview Trouble for Rafael Nadal's French Open

    Tommy Haas is momentarily the top story in tennis on the heels of Rafael Nadal ’s comeback in winning the Indian Wells title...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 1 month ago 15,693 reads 127 comments

  9. Tommy Haas vs. Novak Djokovic Is Inspiring Story from Roger Federer's Generation

    Tommy Haas dismantled young, talented Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-2, to advance to the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open, where he will take on world No. 1 Novak Djokovic ...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 2 months ago 15,836 reads 242 comments

  10. Andy Murray Smashes Potential Star Bernard Tomic at Miami's Sony Open

    Andy Murray showed the difference between champion and potential as he schooled 20-year-old Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-1, in just short of one hour...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 2 months ago 2,239 reads 79 comments

  11. Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic Tennis Rivalry Poised for Greater Battles

    Maybe Rafael Nadal is no longer finished as a Grand Slam champion off the French Open’s red clay. Following his Indian Wells title , Nadal did more than prove his competitive viability on hard courts...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 2 months ago 10,857 reads 303 comments

  12. Indian Wells 2013: Tomas Berdych Needs Mental Strength to Beat Rafael Nadal

    While most of the attention has followed Rafael Nadal ’s march to the semifinals at Indian Wells, Tomas Berdych has punched another ticket to a big match. We’ve seen this movie before...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 2 months ago 6,512 reads 66 comments

  13. Indian Wells: Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal Quarterfinal Is New Chapter in Rivalry

    Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals at Indian Wells. Don’t think this match doesn ’t matter...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 2 months ago 5,461 reads 69 comments

  14. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Top 25 Men's Tennis Legacies as Epitaphs

    Roger Federer , Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are the most recent legends to men’s tennis in the Open era. The following feature is a ranking of the top 25 legacies in the Open era...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 2 months ago 5,066 reads 45 comments

  15. Rafael Nadal: Will Talent Return Him to Multi-Surface Slams and No. 1 Ranking?

    Rafael Nadal ’s 7-6, 6-2 win over Ryan Harrison at Indian Wells may have been more than a successful return to hard courts. It’s a window into his ambitions to return to full strength on the ATP tour and recapture his No...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 2 months ago 6,928 reads 210 comments

  16. 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 7,738 reads 132 comments

  17. Federer vs. Nadal and Top Tennis Rivalries Will Have Fewer Future Clashes

    Roger Federer will be defending his title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships while Rafael Nadal is sliding across clay in Acapulco, Mexico. Andy Murray will be sitting out until Indian Wells...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 3 months ago 5,350 reads 53 comments

  18. Novak Djokovic's Early Blueprint for Victory at 2013 French Open

    Novak Djokovic ’s quest to win the 2013 French Open has already begun. While Paris’ towering Grand Slam title cannot be won in February, the world ATP No...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 3 months ago 8,595 reads 203 comments

  19. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Top 20 Grand Slam Upset Champions

    It's usually not surprising when Roger Federer , Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic win Grand Slam titles. Talent and hard work can seem routine. Some memorable Grand Slam titles were unexpected...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 3 months ago 32,476 reads 44 comments

  20. Grading Rafael Nadal's Comeback Performance at the 2013 ATP VTR Open

    Rafael Nadal ’s comeback hit a snag in a 7-6, 6-7, 4-6 defeat to Horacio Zeballos at the VTR Open in Chile...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 3 months ago 15,907 reads 63 comments

  21. Rafael Nadal Comeback at Chile Open Most Important for Fitness and Confidence

    Rafael Nadal will resume his tennis career at the VTR Open in Chile, South America. More than seven months have passed since his second-round Wimbledon loss to Lukas Rosol. He has subsequently been absent at the London Olympics, the U...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 4 months ago 4,335 reads 59 comments

  22. Djokovic Beats Murray at Australian Open 2013: Recap and Historical Ranking

    Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-2 to win the 2013 Australian Open title and add another rung in his climb up the historical ladder. At minimum, he is the king of Australia and the undisputed No...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 4 months ago 3,642 reads 102 comments

  23. Djokovic vs. Murray: Preview, Prediction for Australian Open 2013 Men's Final

    Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray is the 2013 Australian Open men’s final the tennis world has been waiting to see. It’s the crown jewel of global attention for tennis Down Under and a showdown of tennis' new top rivalry...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 4 months ago 29,062 reads 218 comments

  24. Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray: Australian Open Semifinal Preview and Analysis

    Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray is worthy of a Grand Slam final at the 2013 Australian Open . Both champions collide on perhaps the most level conditions of their career rivalry in what has every opportunity to be the latest Aussie classic...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 4 months ago 6,135 reads 63 comments

  25. Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic: Australian Open 4th-Round Preview and Analysis

    Is Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic the most important match of the 2013 Australian Open ? This is only the fourth round, but the future of the ATP tour may be shaped by this result...

    Jeremy Eckstein Written by Jeremy Eckstein about 4 months ago 9,687 reads 33 comments