Originally posted on Living Tennis:
In truth, the tennis achievement of 2013 had its roots more than six months before, in one of Serena Williams’ favourite cities, Paris. For it was there that she would begin an 18-month run of almost unparalleled and unbroken success—109 wins for just five losses. And, as she prepares for…

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Originally posted on Talking Tennis Points:
The tennis season has come to an end and all the players will be looking forward to their month’s rest before doing it all again in January down under. Here is a review of which players have enhanced their reputation in 2013. Milos Raonic: The 22 year old has…

Originally posted on Roger Federer, The Champion:
Roger Federer was seen practicing with his new larger 98 sq. cm. Wilson prototype racquet in Dubai on 9th December 2012. Its great news for us Federer fans, as we felt something different was needed. Its nice to see even Roger feels so. The following video was shot…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grandstand presents its 2013 Matches of the Year, continuing with an honorable-mention group of Nos. 11-15. It includes one of Roger Federer’s best performances of the season—albeit in another loss to Rafael Nadal—and one of the five-setters between Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka. Grigor Dimitrov d. Baghdatis 6-3, 5-7,…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The USTA has announced its entire field for the upcoming Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs. Rhyne Williams is back to defend his title and–more importantly–earn a spot in the main draw of 2014’s first Grand Slam. Denis Kudla, Rhyne Williams, Steve Johnson, Tennys Sandgren, Austin Krajicek, Bjorn Fratangelo, Chase Buchanan,…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Ross Hutchins is on course to return to tennis next month after sitting out the entire 2013 campaign while successfully battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hutchins is currently in Miami training and practicing with Andy Murray and he is entered in the upcoming Brisbane International with long-time partner Colin Fleming. “I’ll do…

Originally posted on Challenger Tennis:
Well, folks, since my first Player to Watch selection for 2014 was 17 years old, and my second PTW pick is 19 years old, I thought it only fair that I include an 18-year-old pick today, lest I be accused of ageism. Today’s player might not have as many junior…