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Bill talks tennis
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May 29, 2013
On invincibility and Day 4 at the French Open
It's cloudy in France, but the rain has stayed away thus far. That's good news because Monfils-Gulbis could be amazing, and we don't want to wait any longer to watch it.
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May 28, 2013
Tuesday French Open preview
There are some fascinating early matches scheduled for Tuesday ... if the rain stops, anyway.
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May 27, 2013
French Open Monday Preview
Styles make fights, the seeded player isn't always the favorite and Nadal's path of complete destruction begins.
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May 20, 2013
Lessons from Rome
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams cruised, there were upsets galore, and I swear this isn't just a repeat of last week's Madrid write-up.
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May 13, 2013
What we learned in Madrid
Rafa is still Rafa, Serena can win on clay, and the "Is Fed done?" narrative is not going away.
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January 27, 2013
Tennis' new standard-bearer
In the fall of 2010, it seemed Novak Djokovic was a victim of poor timing, coming around at the same time as two all-time greats. But then he turned himself into an all-time great.
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January 26, 2013
Azarenka wins 2nd straight Aussie title
She doesn't make life easy on herself that often, but Victoria Azarenka is now a two-time Australian Open champion following a flawed, fascinating three-set win over Li Na.
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January 25, 2013
Men's tennis is so damn good right now
Andy Murray has caught up to tennis' best, but we already knew that. And we also know that the men's game is in incredible shape right now, even without Rafael Nadal.
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January 24, 2013
Federer-Murray headlines Day 12
In a sport with almost no margin for error, Novak Djokovic dominated David Ferrer in every facet of the game in the first semifinal of the 2013 Australian Open. On Day 12, Roger Federer and Andy Murray battle to face Djokovic for the title.
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January 23, 2013
What Sloane Stephens means
The 19-year-old from Florida turns funk to fire and takes out a hobbling Serena Williams to become the first American not named Williams to reach the semis of a slam since Lindsay Davenport in 2005.
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January 22, 2013
Pupils vs. masters in women's quarterfinals
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). Then we get a potential upset bid and a very familiar, often ultra-competitive battle.
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January 17, 2013
The marquee matchups begin in Round 3
We've seen mostly chalk through four days at the Australian Open; while a lack of upsets might seem boring to some, it has set the table for some fantastic matchups heading into the weekend.
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January 15, 2013
Which Americans will advance?
Americans played pretty well in the first two days of the Australian Open, but a series of brutal draws left the men with little to show for it. Can a player like Ryan Harrison or Tim Smyczek break through with an enormous win on Day 3?
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January 14, 2013
Upsets on Day 2 in Melbourne?
Monday in Melbourne featured almost no upsets? Will Tuesday be any different? And is Bernard Tomic's form finally ready to keep up with his mouth?
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January 14, 2013
Aussie preview: Big 3 are back
Even without Rafael Nadal, tennis' Big Three still dominates. But Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and (especially) Roger Federer will have to deal with quite a few obstacles on the way to the tournament's second weekend.
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January 14, 2013
Aussie preview: Women's field crystallizes
Women's tennis has its own Big Four now; who is capable of disrupting the paths of Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwanska?
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September 14, 2012
2012 Davis Cup Semifinals
Beginning on Friday, the U.S. and Spain face off in Gijon in the Davis Cup Semifinals. And while John Isner has not had a great year in tournaments, he has been incredible in Davis Cup play. He will have to be even better for the U.S. to have a chanc
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September 14, 2012
2012 Davis Cup Semifinals
Argentina hosts the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup semifinals, but while eyes will be focused on the big-hitters, Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) and Tomas Berdych, 39th-ranked Radek Stepanek should determine the victor, one way or anoth
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August 28, 2012
Who Can Challenge Djokovic In His Region?
The final major of the tennis season started Monday at the 2012 U.S. Open. We're previewing each section of the draw. Up next: The Djokovic Region.
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August 28, 2012
It's Finally John Isner's Time
The final major of the tennis season started Monday at the 2012 U.S. Open. We're previewing each section of the draw. Up next: The Ferrer Region.
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August 28, 2012
Is Serena Williams Untouchable?
The final major of the tennis season started Monday at the 2012 U.S. Open. We're previewing each section of the draw. Up next: The Williams Region.
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August 28, 2012
Can Kerber Upset The Radwanska Region?
The final major of the tennis season started on Monday at the 2012 U.S. Open. We're previewing each section of the draw. Up next: The Radwanska Region.
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August 27, 2012
Can Anyone Knock Out Sharapova In Her Region?
The final major of the tennis season get underway Monday at the 2012 U.S. Open. We're previewing each section of the draw. Up next: The Sharapova Region.
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August 27, 2012
The Azarenka Region Is Loaded
The final major of the tennis season get underway Monday at the 2012 U.S. Open. We're previewing each section of the draw. Up next: The Azarenka Region.
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August 27, 2012
Can Murray's Momentum Continue?
The final major of the tennis season get underway Monday at the 2012 U.S. Open. We're previewing each section of the draw. Up next: The Murray Region.