Top 10 U.S. Open Questions

l. THE ROGER RIDDLE: For eons it seemed like Slam wonder Roger Federer played with an astounding ethos: “Just win baby.” Now’s there’s a different drill. He loses, we begin to write him off, he comes back, we’re amazed and so on? What’s next?

All Aboard the Indo-Pak Express

Wimbledon Quarterfinalists Asiam-Ul-Qureshi and Rohan Bopanna Bring the Message 'Stop War, Start Tennis' to the Indian/Pakistani conflict

Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, who hails from the greatest family in Pakistani tennis history, has a nice smile and a tough name for Westerners pronounce. He’s a Muslim and a doubles specialist in a sport where there are few other good Muslim players. To succeed, Quereshi usually partners with players of other faiths. In ‘02, when he [...]

Carillo Talk

Feisty, Fun and Kind of Brilliant, Mary Carillo Talks of Federer and Follies, Mac and Manners, Serena and (Glass) Ceilings and Much More With IT Publisher Bill Simons

INSIDE TENNIS: Tennis is so revealing of character. For such a little sport, you see everything. You’re out there naked.
MARY CARILLO: Yet coaching is allowed in women’s tennis. I find that to be so sexist. Men don’t have it, but the women are allowed to say, “Daddy, she’s breaking my serve,” or, “Mom, how come [...]

Prince Turns 40

How One Brainstorm Transformed the Game

It’s easy to dismiss New Jersey as some kind of Turnpike ride gone wrong (with too many Sopranos, oil refineries and Jersey Shore types). But before you do, remember this place is some kind of magnet for whizzes. Think Thomas Edison — the greatest inventor ever; a beloved frizzy-haired fellow named Einstein; and then there’s [...]

The Biggest Babe

For Nearly Three Decades, Mary Carillo's Wit and Wisdom Has Shaped Our Game

“She’s a snappy little broadcaster.”
That’s how Mary Carillo, in her bubbly ‘n breezy way, would probably describe herself. “I’m one broad,” she might continue, “they couldn’t get out of broadcasting.”

All You Need Is Love (and a Mighty Serve)

Bryan Bros. Break Woodies' All-Time Record at Farmers Classic

LOS ANGELES — There was little majesty and less grace. But the Bryan Bros. — consistent fighters, relentless pros, perpetually on message — got the job done.

Somersault!

Rise and Fall, Reemergence and Redemption, the Roger-Rafa Rivalry Sizzles With Compelling Storylines

Like Bjorn Borg, Rafa Nadal has, more than once, achieved what’s said to be the greatest back-to-back achievement in tennis — winning the French Open and Wimbledon within weeks.

Wimbledon: Eight Is (Not) Enough For Nadal

Rafa Claims Another Crown and Other Notes From the Wimbledon Battlefield

LONDON — Moments after winning his second Wimbledon title in three seasons the joyous man-child Rafa Nadal unleashed an athletic somersault on the hallowed grass of the All England Club.
Not since Guga Kuerten drew a heart in the Roland Garros clay have we seen a more appropriate post-match gesture. In the past thirteen months no [...]

IT Exclusive: Coach Toni Nadal on His Man Rafa

LONDON — Right after the singular Wimbledon awards ceremony, Inside Tennis weaved through the swarming English crowd to catch up with champion Rafael Nadal’s uncle and coach Toni Nadal, who spoke to us as we weaved through the crowd and then took a back route via the outer courts to reach the locker room.

Serena Williams: Chaos Buster

LONDON — When chaos descends, when the middle no longer holds, when rule and order is batterred  and butchered by anarchy and turmoil, who you gonna call?