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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. Show More Summary

Caroline Wozniacki Brings Sexy Back with New Underwear Pictures

Caroline Wozniacki wears her underwear wonderfully well. The tennis star is here to brighten your dreary day with pictures of her rocking some very stylish skivvies. While we once delivered a story to you about Wozniacki unveiling her underwear line, Busted Coverage spotted these new images from that same photoshoot. Show More Summary

Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin Del Potro: Why Delpo Is Primed to End Rafa's Run

It's a little ironic to witness a giant in the midst of giant-slaying. Watching Juan Martin Del Potro play this week in Indian Wells has been just that. While the media has swirled incessantly around Rafael Nadal's show-stopping comeback...Show More Summary

Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal: What's At Stake in Twilit Indian Wells Showdown

Call it what you will, but the gods of sport have appeared to forcibly align the stars this week at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for our viewing pleasure. Roger Federer versus Rafael Nadal. Need there be an explanation to its epicShow More Summary

Women's Tennis: Why Victoria Azarenka Still Has Something to Prove

After playing in one of the most topsy -turvy Grand Slam finals in women’s tennis history, Victoria Azarenka asserted herself as the top player in the world. Right? The highlights would say otherwise, as Azarenka struggled to keep pace with the aggressive Li Na while simultaneously trying to win over the hostile Aussie crowd. Show More Summary

going home: open sud de france, vtr open, pbz zagreb indoors

Going home: screengrabs of tennis tournament homepages and websites: Open Sud de France (Montpellier, France), VTR Open (Vina del Mar, Chile), and PBZ Zagreb Indoors (Zagreb, Croatia).

Rafael Nadal: Surprising Signs That He's Ready to Play, and Win, Once More

Rafael Nadal's return to professional men's singles tennis on Wednesday feels a lot like a one-man army invasion bearing down on a barricaded fortress. That is to say, if inside that fortress are Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, masters of this breached province. Show More Summary

Serena Williams Won't Be Denied No. 1 Ranking Much Longer

Much like Ludacris, Serena Williams is coming for that No. 1 spot. Sorry, Victoria Azarenka. The current No. 1 in the world was able to avoid Serena in Australia, and as a result, "only" had to defeat Sloane Stephens and Li Na en route to the title. Show More Summary

John McEnroe Tennis Academy: An Afternoon with the Tennis Legend

As hordes of reporters and photographers were in Melbourne, Australia, over the weekend documenting Belarus' Victoria Azarenka's and Serbia's Novak Djokovic's continued dominance, I had an on-court seat to watch America's future being personally molded by the greatest tennis player New York has ever produced—John McEnroe. Show More Summary

Victoria Azarenka Boyfriend: Tennis Star and Musician Make Odd Couple

Victoria Azarenka is one of the greatest tennis players on the planet, so it's only fitting that that she has an accomplished companion to share her success with. In what might be the odd couple of the year—and we're only in January— Azarenka is currently dating one of the members of the music group LMFAO. Show More Summary

Andy Murray has caught up, and tennis is so damn good right now

Federer serves at 0-0, first set. It is a Monday afternoon in New York, September 2008. His quest for a fifth consecutive U.S. Open title has been a little bumpy, but so has his 2008. After winning three of four slams in both 2006 and 2007 (ceding the French Open to young Rafael Nadal both years), Federer is still searching for his first of the year. Show More Summary

Victoria Azarenka's Timeout at the Australian Open Should Be Considered Cheating

A note to Victoria Azarenka : Choking is only a medical emergency if there's something obstructing your airway, not if you can't close out a tennis match because of nerves. In her women's singles semifinal match at the 2013 Australian Open against American breakout sensation Sloane Stephens, world No. Show More Summary

Andy Murray Defeats Roger Federer for First Time in a Slam, Novak Djokovic Next

Andy Murray has defeated Roger Federer 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 in their semifinal encounter of the 2013 Australian Open Championship to set up a meeting with world number one and tournament favorite, Novak Djokovic, in the final. Federer's...Show More Summary

Andy Murray's Improved Return Game Gives Him Edge over Roger Federer

Andy Murray’s demolition of Jeremy Chardy highlighted the improvement in his return game, and he now goes into his semifinal matchup with Roger Federer with an extra edge. Murray was relentless in his 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory and showcased a dominant return against a player whose serve has been a powerful weapon in the past. Show More Summary

espn2 australian open tv commercial: “tennis down under”

As if we weren’t already loopy from all the overnight shifts to cover the Australian Open, this commercial promoting ESPN2?s coverage of the the 2013 Melbourne event is sending us over the edge. The graphics play on how everything’s upside down (under) in the Southern Hemisphere. We love it. Watch: 2013 Australian Open “Tennis Down [...]

Sloane Stephens' arrival is timely, a bit lucky and welcomed with open arms.

You can see it. In every tournament Sloane Stephens enters, the "dialed in" to "in a funk" ratio (the fire-to-funk rate?) shifts ever-so-slightly in a more positive direction. Her footwork is just about perfect, her touch and her speed are top-notch, her groundstrokes are just fine, and her power is easily above average. Show More Summary

2013 Australian Open: Pupils, masters and familiar foes battle for semifinal berths

It's going to be an incredible day (or, in America, night) of tennis at Rod Laver Arena. We lead off with two master-versus-pupil matches in the women's quarterfinals (in the first match, the pupil has surpassed the master; in the latter, not so much). Show More Summary

Tennis Star Novak Djokovic May Be More Gangnam Style Than PSY

Novak Djokovic is that rare star who can astonish on the court with his amazing talent and entertain in between shots with an electric personality. At some point, he also became a master of Gangnam Style. In a tale that no doubt just began to evolve and take on a life of its own, No. Show More Summary

Australian Open 2013: Previewing Most Exciting Men's Matches on Day 6

It may be only the third round of the 2013 Australian Open, but that doesn't mean there isn't a plethora of pulse-pounding tennis on tap for Day 6 in Melbourne Park. Saturday has the promise to be a thrilling day, filled with high-profile...Show More Summary

Serena Williams Smashes Lip with Racket During 2nd Round Win at Australian Open

The seldom-used advice of "stop hitting yourself" really could have come in handy for Serena Williams who smacked some tooth out of her face at the Australian Open. A tip of the hat to BuzzFeed Sports who posted this video with a tweet...Show More Summary

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