What to expect this fall from the stars of the U.S. Open

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grand Slam season is over, but there is plenty left on the ATP schedule for the remainder of the 2015 campaign, including the Davis Cup semis and finals, two Masters 1000 events and the World Tour Finals. Here’s a look at what to expect this fall from some of…

Roger and Novak

Originally posted on Mcshow Blog:
Roger Federer at 34 is such a unique quality.  Not only is his tennis on fire, but even off the court, one sees he is such a positive source of leadership for the tour.  Listening to players refer to him, through-out the fortnight, with such reverence was a great reminder of…

Best quotes from the 2015 U.S. Open

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Benoit Paire, after beating Kei Nishikori: “When I come on the court I say, ‘Come on. You can beat Kei.’ It’s not like if I play against Roger Federer.” Rafael Nadal, on what he was struggling with against Borna Coric: “Was not a stomach problem. Was little bit of just…

Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Novak’s New York State of Mind

Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #11 Novak Djokovic – Nole claiming his 10th major title and wrapping up his 4th year at #1 is about as comprehensive of a way to be #1 in my ranking as any.  Novak was runner-up in Montreal and Cincinnati, but it all built toward his 2nd US Open crown….

US Open 2015: Novak Claims his Second Title in the Big Apple

Novak Djokovic Wins his 2nd US Open Crown & 10th Major Title Novak Djokovic capped off his second truly dominating Grand Slam season by claiming 3 of the 4 major titles of 2015.  Novak beat the defending champion Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray en route to his 5th Australian Open title earlier this year. He…

US Open 2015: I’m Sorry, but I Have to Share this Tweet

RESPECT THE @DjokerNole FOR HE MAKE SAME FACE AS MY PARTNER NIKOLAI WHEN HE WIN #USOpen2015 pic.twitter.com/KRZ05Wxbnd — The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) September 14, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js I have no idea why the Iron Sheik of WWF fame tweeted this but wow.