It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in the States. The trip to the city where I grew up in Pennsylvania brought back the memory of an old tennis opponent.

What's the least logical part of being a sports fan, writer, prognosticator, analyst, or what have you? Here’s one strong contender: Trying to discern any significance in the week-to-week results of a particular player or team. For example: When Tomas Berdych reaches the Wimbledon final and nearly beats Roger Federer

“The Unlikeliest of American Teenagers,” is how the New York Times described Jared Donaldson, in one of the most backhanded of compliments, when the Rhode Island native came out of qualifying to reach the third round at the US Open in 2016. Thirteen months later, Donaldson is no longer a

Here, without further ado, is the third and final installment from our Sartorially Resplendent Sydney Correspondent. This time he (or she) reports from media hour at the Medibank. 2008 preview on the way from me soon, I promise. Steve, On Sunday in Sydney, No. 1 Justine Henin, No. 2 Svetlana

Tennis is known for its so-called popcorn matches: Fabio Fognini vs. Gael Monfils, for example, is a tasty treat we simply can't resist. Then there are matches so good that they're worth revisiting 10 years later, canonized in film for posterity. Only a movie—and the requisite buttery, salty snack—will do.

The medical bag has yet to join the racquet bag as standard gear for the game. But one of the great appeals of tennis is the weekly opportunity for remedy it supplies players. Just when cynics are compelled to put a career on life support, a run deep into a

News, gossip and other items of interest from the world of tennis: **Shaq’ing Up Shaquille O’Neal is starring in a new reality TV series called Shaq Vs., which begins August 18 on ABC. During each episode, the NBA great competes against other sports greats…at their own game. Crazy! He’ll toss

MONTREAL (AP)—Rafael Nadal is out at the Rogers Cup after a shocking 1-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) defeat in the second round against Croatia’s Ivan Dodig on Wednesday night. With the tiebreaker in the final set tied 5-5, Dodig—ranked 41st in the world—ripped a 135 miles-per-hour ace past Nadal, then

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP)—Defending champion Roger Federer matched a Grand Slam record which magnifies his extraordinary consistency over eight years, while Francesca Schiavone established a record for endurance in a women’s singles match. Day 7 at Melbourne Park was a day of record marks for the majors. Federer equaled Jimmy Connors’

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP)—Kim Clijsters finally won her first Australian Open title and the fourth major of her career, wiping tears from her eyes after she beat Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday in the Australian Open final. The result ended the outstanding run of Li, who became the first Chinese

Reading between the lines: TENNIS.com's Monday morning quarterback, Ed McGrogan, recaps last week's pro tennis action—and offers his reaction. Last Week's Tournaments

NEW YORK (AP)—Venus Williams struggled with her serve. She kept tugging at her dress. Every bit as big a nuisance was her opponent, Shahar Peer. On a Sunday afternoon in which No. 2 Kim Clijsters cruised to her victory at the U.S. Open, third-seeded Williams never looked quite comfortable in

Far be it from me to criticize the Australian Open. Besides, what chance is there that any complaint I make would stick? You see, this is the “Happy Slam.” The G’Day major. The No Worries Open. Heck, even those disgruntled, underpaid tennis pros who labor for their paychecks at this

[[Ed. note - I will be doing a "Cover it Live" chat on Thursday at 1 pm, and you're all invited to join the discussion. This is a slick format; you'll be able to link to the CiL window from the TENNIS.com home page and post questions. I'll see all

Mjf by Bobby Chintapalli, Contributing Writer San Diego - We know all that the action at a tennis tournament doesn’t just occur during the matches, so I cruised around the San Diego Sports Arena yesterday during the official team practice sessions and draw ceremony for the Fed Cup tie,

I think I’ve found a solution to the woes of American men’s tennis: Cancel the rest of 2014, effective immediately. Donald Young may have stumbled out of Auckland after gamely stretching top-seeded David Ferrer to three sets, but Bradley Klahn won a match yesterday, as did Jack Sock, John Isner,

Alright, I know it’s ridiculously early in the clay court season, and Mardy Fish probably won’t keep the place he earned as King of the Clay with his surprising win in Houston last Sunday. If you’re a Fish Fan, regular TW comment poster Greg Feirman does you (and me) a

By Jackie, TW Social Director What an interesting week it's been, eh? Tennis surprises galore, both on and off the court. On court: If your Monte Carlo bracket isn't a shambles, surely that can only be attributed to your strategy of picking players by way of "eeny, meeny, miny, moe."

Mornin', everyone. I want you all to know that the indispensable Greg Sharko, who gets my vote as the hands-down MVP of the ATP Tour (Roger, Rafa and Novak nonwithstanding), must have been checking out your joys and lamentations because he wrote me this note yesterday at 9 PM (when

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