Steve Flink: Novak Djokovic Is Heading Back to the Top of Men's Tennis

There once was a time when Novak Djokoviccurrently competing at the Rogers Cup in Toronto and looking to maintain his momentum after a gratifying win at the All England Club seemed entirely capable of ruling the world of tennis as long as he wanted. Not th

Zverev Rolls past Tsitsipas to Reach Second Straight Citi Open Final

Alexander Zverev defeated fellow #NextGenATP star Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Saturday to reach his second straight final at the ATP World Tour 500-level Citi Open in Washington, D.C.The No. 10-seeded Tsitsipas had already taken out a big name i

Zverev Battles Back to Beat Nishikori in Citi Open Quarterfinals

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev battled back from a set downand hung tough through some tense moments late in the third setto beat Kei Nishikori in the quarterfinals of the Citi Open on Friday.In a rematch of their semifinal clash at the ATP World Tour 500 ev

Jon Wertheim's Beyond the Baseline Podcast: Greece Star Stefanos Tsitsipas

On the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Tennis Channel Commentator and Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Jon Wertheim takes fans between the lines with tennis commentary and exclusive interviews with the top players and newsmakers on the ATP and WTA tours.On

Konta Hands Serena the Most Lopsided Loss of Her Career in San Jose

In her first match since reaching the 30th Grand Slam final of her careerand first as a momat Wimbledon, Serena Williams was knocked out in the first round of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic on Tuesday night, winning just one game in a 51-minute, 6-1 6

Washington D.C.'s Citi Open Will Feature a Star-Studded Field

A world No. 2 and two world No. 3s are among a star-studded line-up of ATP and WTA stars headed to the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., for the 50th edition of the Citi Open.The men’s field will include three Top 10 playersNo. 3 Alexander Zverev, No. 5 Kevi

Serena, Murray, Raonic Return from Extended Absences This Week

The 2017 season saw some incredible revivals and fantastic breakthroughs, but a number of big names barely played even half the season. Or, in the case of the biggest name of them all, Serena Williams, barely played a month.That's because the Australian Op

Five Fast Facts: Diving into the Belgium vs. Australia Davis Cup Semi

BRUSSELS, BelgiumTwo of the ATP tour’s biggest starsDavid Goffin and Nick Kyrgioswill collide as Belgium faces Australia in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas semifinals this weekend.You can watch Belgium vs. Australia LIVE on Tennis Channelhere are Five Fast Fa

Five Fast Facts: Dissecting the France vs. Serbia Davis Cup Matchup

LILLE, FranceThe semifinals of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas take place this weekend and one of the matchups is an absolute blockbuster between a pair of former champions: France and Serbia.You can watch France vs. Serbia LIVE on Tennis Channeland here are Five

10 Things to Know About Rafael Nadal Returning to No. 1 in the World

He’s not just one of the greatest tennis players of all time; he’s one of the greatest athletes of all time, period, and he’s back on top. In a season that’s seen him win his 15th Grand Slam titleand more impressively, his 10th career title at the French O

The 101st ATA National Championships Kick off in Orlando This Weekend

The ATA National Championshipsthe annual championships of the American Tennis Association, which is the oldest African-American sports organization in the United Stateskick off this Saturday, July 28.The eight-day event, which concludes the next Saturday,

Steve Flink: From the Best Seat in the House—Sukova & Stich Are Inducted in Newport

NEWPORT, R.I.I have been present for every International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony since 1995. I have watched a wide range of estimable individuals taking their rightful places at the sport’s majestic historical home. Across this span of time,

Jon Wertheim's Beyond the Baseline Podcast: Putting a Bow on Wimbledon

Steve Flink: Wimbledon Reflections: It Was an Eventful Week at the All England Club

Returning home from Wimbledon on Monday, I found myself reflecting on a tournament that was compelling in so many ways. The end of the proceedings was particularly absorbing. Something dramatic seemed to happen day after day. Anticipating the results of cr

Steve Flink: Order Is Restored at Wimbledon—Djokovic Rules Centre Court Once Again

LONDON There is no higher honor for a tennis player than winning Wimbledon. It is the sport’s preeminent tournament, the Kentucky Derby of our game, and a grass-court festival played out across an incomparable fortnight when observers from every spectrum o

Steve Flink: A Locked-In Kerber Was Ready for Serena in the Wimbledon Final

LONDONAs the fortnight progressed and the seeds kept falling in the women’s draw at the most significant tournament in all of tennis, there was a growing feeling that order would be restored in the end and Serena Willams would walk away with her 24th major

Steve Flink: Novak Is Back Where He's Wanted to Be—Competing for Grand Slam Titles

LONDON Once upon a time, not very long ago, reaching the penultimate round at a major tennis tournament was not a particularly big deal for the estimable Novak Djokovic. This extraordinary athlete and prodigious tennis champion has secured 12 major titles

Steve Flink: Off to a Quick Start, Simona Halep Deserves a Successful Slam Finish

Now that world No. 1 Simona Halep has secured one of the Australian Open warm-up titles, at the Shenzhen Open in China, the familiar questions surround her once more:Can this industrious competitor who resides at No. 1 in the world fully validate her statu

10 Players to Watch in Aussie Open Qualifying, Including Michael Mmoh

With three wins on the same courts main draw matches are played on, qualifiers are always a threat at the Australian Open. Last year, 13 qualifiers ended up winning rounds in the main draw, with two of themboth women, Jennifer Brady and Mona Barthelgoing a

Sachia Vickery Just Had the Best Week of Her Career

Another young American is on the verge of breaking the WTA’s Top 100 for the first time after Sachia Vickery had the best week of her career in Auckland, New Zealand this past week, not just reaching the first WTA semifinal of her career, but setting a bra

Nick Kyrgios vs. Grigor Dimitrov: 10 Things to Know

We’ve already had several blockbuster match-ups during the first week of the 2018 season, and another one is taking place at the Brisbane International on Saturday: Grigor Dimitrov against Nick Kyrgios.Here are ten things to know about the semifinal clash

Steve Flink: Halep's Comeback Against Stephens Propels Her to First Major Title

PARISThis was entirely familiar territory for the perspicacious Simona Halep. Confronting a determined Sloane Stephens in the final here at Roland Garros, the Romanian must have wondered whether the tennis gods were frowning down upon her again. Twice she

Steve Flink: Lights, Camera, Rafa: Under Parisian Sun, the Nadal of Old Returned

PARISRafael Nadal’s loyal legion of fans from every corner of the globe had serious concerns after watching their man drift into precarious territory on Wednesday against Diego Schwartzman, the “Little Big Man” of tennis. Nadal’s 37-set winning streak at R

Five Times Serena Williams Was Back at Her Best in No Time

When it comes to playing their way back into top form after an extended absence from the tour, nobody does it quite like Serena Williams. Time and time again throughout her long, historic career, she’s upset the form book by going deep and lifting big titl

#AskNick: Build Your Brand as a Coach by Putting Your Students and Others First

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter EmailI have been coaching since 1957. I had the opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life throughout my worldwide travels.Believe me, after all my experiences, I feel qualified enough to know and feel wh

At 37, Venus Williams Can Become the Oldest Player to Win a Major

On January 3, 1972exactly 36 years ago to the dayhistory was made as a 37-year-old Ken Rosewall won the Australian Open to become the oldest player, male or female, to win a major in the Open era.Venus Williams, who turned 37 last June, can rewrite history

Steve Flink: As Injuries Continue to Ail ATP Stars, Federer and Zverev Look Forward

As the 2018 ATP season begins to unfold, the issue of injuries in the game’s upper regions remains a serious concern. Rafael Nadal, still troubled by ailing knees, pulled out of this week's tournament in Brisbane. Novak Djokovic's elbow remains problematic

Vitas Gerulaitis Became a Grand Slam Champion 40 Years Ago Today

MELBOURNE, Australia - Today is a very special day in tennis history as it’s been exactly 40 years since one of the sport’s most revered legends, Vitas Gerulaitis, became a Grand Slam champion.Played on the grass courts of the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in M

Caroline Wozniacki Is Almost Back at No.1

No one player dominated the women’s tour in 2017, meaning there was a constant battle for the No.1 ranking throughout the year. In fact five different players - Angelique Kerber, Serena Williams, Karolina Pliskova, Garbine Muguruza and Simona Halep - spent

4 Big Names Are Coming Back from Injury Next Week

The 2017 season saw some incredible revivals and fantastic breakthroughs, but a number of big names succumbed to injury - and some of those big names barely even played half the season.And next week, four big names will make their comeback from injury:1. A

#AskNick: Nick Bollettieri on Fear of Losing

As the 2014 Eddie Herr International Tournament began, a large junior tournament held annually at the IMG Sports Academy, I personally watched the pre-qualification matches. Nearly 800 players from 80 countries along with another 200 main-draw players fil

#MondayMotivation: Champions Come Back Stronger After Defeat

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Famed tennis legend Nick Bollettieri says champions in life come back stronger whenever the

Steve Flink: Introspective Isner Focusing Firmly on '18 - 'I Know What I Have to Do'

Athletes are judged primarily not on what they have accomplished over the short term, but for the way they have performed across a longer period of time. That is the authentic test, the crucial measuring stick, the only barometer that can be used to accura

Happy Birthday Chris: Evert, Who Won 18 Grand Slam Titles, Turns 63

Thursday is a very special day in tennis as one of the greatest legends in the history of the sport, Chris Evert, an 18-time Grand Slam champion and the WTA’s first No.1, celebrates her birthday.Evert was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 21st,

#AskNick: When You Look in the Mirror, Do You See the Real You?

In more than six decades teaching and observing tennis players, I’m continually amazed at the overly optimistic view that some players have of themselves. Make no mistake, confidence is an important ingredient to success in any endeavor, and tennis is no

7 Americans on the Verge of Something Big

American tennis is in a great place right now with 23 players ranked in the Top 100 - nine on the men’s side and 14 on the women’s side - and after such a successful 2017 season, there could be big things in store for a lot of them in the new year when it

Belinda Bencic Has Quietly Stormed Back Up the Rankings

It’s been one of the most unfortunate stories in recent memory - after breaking the Top 10 as an 18-year-old, Belinda Bencic was almost immediately hit with two big injuries, first a back injury that sidelined her for two months in 2016 and then a left wri

Joel Drucker: Once an Outsider, Pancho Segura Moved with Tennis and into Our Hearts

If you start with the premise that the chance to live a life is a miracle, then you’ll understand why Pancho Segura conducted himself with such passion and generosity. This was a man of relentless engagement, for 96 years dedicated to showing anyone he met

#MondayMotivation: A Winning Attitude Is Key

Jay Berger Is Fulfilled

He peaked as a player at No. 7 on the planet in 1990, advanced to the quarterfinals at both Roland Garros and the U.S. Open in 1989, and upended a cluster of big name players over the course of his brief yet sparkling career, including Stefan Edberg, Mats

Joel Drucker: Tennis Congress - What Endures?

Call it the Immersive Tennis Experience (ITE). Long a staple of the recreational tennis life, the ITE can take on many forms. There’s a USTA league team, off to the sectionals or nationals. There’s the exotic journey, millions of balls hit in a sun-drench

Juan Martin Del Potro Is on the Verge of a Top 10 Return

He had one of the strongest finishes of anyone in 2017, and he’ll have a big milestone in his sights right out of the gates in 2018 - Juan Martin del Potro is on the verge of returning to the Top 10.Del Potro put together solid results throughout the 2017

#Asknick: Nick Bollettieri on What It Takes to Be a Leader

I am sure the word “leader” is spoken thousands of times each day but it seems to me that few really understand what the word means and what it takes to be a leader. Webster defines a leader as someone who guides or is a conductor, a person who directs a m

Happy Birthday Tracy Austin!

Tuesday’s a very special day at the Tennis Channel as one of our very own - Tracy Austin, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former World No.1, and now analyst - celebrates her birthday.Austin was born on December 12, 1962, and it didn’t take her long to s

The New Season Is Less Than Three Weeks Away

For anyone already excited about the 2018 tennis season, we’re actually almost there. The first six tournaments of the new year - three men’s and three women’s - are less than three weeks away.Here’s a breakdown of the first week of tournaments in 2018, an

#MondayMotivation: Leadership Is Equipping, Empowering, and Motivating Your Students

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Tennis legend Nick Bollettieri says leadership is equipping, empowering, and motivating you

Here’s Why Denis Shapovalov Is Probably a Future No.1

Canada’s Denis Shapovalov had a breakthrough 2017 - not only did the 18-year-old reach his first Masters 1000 semifinal at the Rogers Cup in Montreal, beating then-World No.2 Rafael Nadal along the way, but a few weeks later he reached the second week of a

Mark Macdonald: Winning Your Health and Tennis Game in December

It’s the end of the year, the temperatures are dropping fast and the holidays are in full swing, all of that makes it easy to check out and simply say, “I’ll get back on track with my health and tennis game come January 2nd.”But I have a secret for you, De

Happy Birthday David Goffin!

Thursday is David Goffin’s 27th birthday, so we at Tennis Channel thought we’d take some time out to celebrate one of the biggest breakthrough stars of the ATP World Tour season that just went by!It didn’t take long for the breakthroughs to come for him th

#AskNick: Teamwork Is As Important As Anything Else

Throughout my life I have been subjected to a multitude of skeptics and doubters. Early in my career, I chose to believe in myself and pay no heed to the non-believers. In fact, the criticism prodded me to do things that people thought impossible. But,

Steve Flink: Tim Smyczek Heading Higher

At the end of this monthon December 30, to be precisethe highly regarded Tim Smyczek will turn 30. This much-admired American tennis player has built his lofty reputation largely around character. He is a sportsman of the highest order, a competitor of uni

#MondayMotivation: Be Determined and Stay Committed

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Tennis legend Nick Bollettieri wants you to be determined and stay committed.-------About N

Here’s What Radek Stepanek Can Bring to Novak Djokovic’s Game

As Novak Djokovic prepares to make his comeback to the ATP World Tour at the start of the 2018 season, he’s announced a new addition to his coaching team - the recently-retired Radek Stepanek.And for many reasons, the Czech could do a lot of good for Djoko

Jon Wertheim: Beyond the Baseline Podcast - Wrapping Up the 2017 Season with Paul Annacone

Michael Steinberger: ATP and WTA Should Be Cautious About Making Any Drastic Changes

On the men’s tour this year, the battle between past and future was no contest: the past won in a rout. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal split the four majors, combined to win five of the nine Masters 1000 tournaments, and finished the season ranked first (N

Can Djokovic and Murray Pull a Nadal and Federer in 2018?

Remember how Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer had to cut their 2016 seasons short due to injury and weren’t even in the year-end Top 8, but then went on to completely dominate the 2017 season?Well, there’s some deja vu going on right now - except it’s with N

The ‘90s Generation Has Arrived on the ATP

Players born in the ‘90s winning Grand Slams and reaching No.1 in the world is nothing new on the WTA - Caroline Wozniacki became the first ‘90s baby to reach No.1 on the women’s tour in 2010, and Petra Kvitova became the first ‘90s baby to win a Grand Sla

#AskNick: Are You Looking Both Ways?

We teach our children to look both ways when crossing the street. We know that what looks like a safe journey when we look in one direction just might lead to disaster if we don’t look the other way! As adults, the same rule applies when we drive and stop

This Is How Deep Women’s Tennis Was in 2017

With Serena Williams missing almost the entire season while becoming a mom, most people weren’t sure how things would play out in women’s tennis in 2017 - who would win the biggest tournaments, who would rise to the top of the rankings, and so on. And now

Steve Flink: Segura Is Irreplaceable

Just over a week ago, tennis lost a man of unimpeachable stature who loved the game as unabashedly as anyone I have ever known. Pancho Segura believed that nothing mattered more in life than tennis. It was the driving force of his existence, capturing both

#MondayMotivation: Focus on the Positive

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Tennis legend Nick Bollettieri says: Negativity can slip into your daily activities but a p

#AskNick: Nick Bollettieri Wants You to Think Big and Go for It

1. Think big and go for it! Remember you must think big time and be different. In time, your success will out-weigh your failures.2. Ideas are temporary missions. Success is a reality.3. There is only one way to play the game for anything in life! To wi

Michael Steinberger: Dimitrov Proved He's No Longer a Choker with His ATP Finals Title Win

Monday morning, the first morning of what passes for tennis’s off-season, brought sad news: former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna had died of cancer at the age of 49. She had passed away the day before, at her home in the Czech Republic. It is not a littl

#MondayMotivation: Believe in Yourself

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Tennis legend Nick Bollettieri says, Believe in yourself and never never doubt your ability

Steve Flink: Dimitrov Secures Milestone Triumph

For so many years, the game's closest followers had been waiting for the gifted Grigor Dimitrov to fully come of age. People in the cognoscenti had long believed in the Bulgarian's capacity to play tennis of the highest order, to compete favorably with the

Dimitrov Vs Goffin: 10 Things to Know

LONDON, UK - In what many suspected would be a final battle between the Top 2 players in the world, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, we’ve got two of the most talented new generation players - including the one who took both Nadal and Federer out - clashing

10 Things to Know at the ATP Finals: Saturday

LONDON, UK - It’s Semifinal Saturday at the Nitto ATP Finals, as Roger Federer plays David Goffin and Grigor Dimitrov plays Jack Sock to reach the final of the prestigious year-end tournament.We’re down to four at the Nitto ATP Finals - here are 10 Things

10 Things to Know at the ATP Finals: Friday

LONDON, UK - Who will join Roger Federer, Grigor Dimitrov and Jack Sock in the semifinals of the Nitto ATP Finals? We’ll find out on Friday - the winner of Dominic Thiem against David Goffin will round out the final four. Dimitrov will also play Pablo Carr

Michael Steinberger: Jelena Dokic's Autobiography Reveals Her Father's Horrific Abuse

This isn’t mean to sound as crass as it probably will, but Jelena Dokic could not have timed her memoir any better. In the six weeks since The New York Times and The New Yorker published exposés about Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual predation, this ha

10 Things to Know at the ATP Finals: Thursday

LONDON, UK - Group Boris Becker wraps up round robin play at the Nitto ATP Finals on Thursday as Roger Federer does battle with Marin Cilic and Alexander Zverev squares off against Jack Sock.Here are 10 Things To Know at the Nitto ATP Finals on Thursday:1.

#AskNick: What Is Mental Efficiency?

Lesson 1What is mental efficiency?Mental efficiency is the ability to use your thoughts and emotions to be the best in what you do. In the sport of tennis, mental efficiency involves coordination of how you think, feel, and act as you play tennis and as yo

10 Things to Know at the ATP Finals: Wednesday

LONDON, UK - The second wave of round robin matches continues at the Nitto ATP Finals today as Grigor Dimitrov takes on David Goffin and Dominic Thiem plays Pablo Carreno Busta.Here are 10 Things To Know at the Nitto ATP Finals on Wednesday:1. Carreno Bust

10 Things to Know at the ATP Finals: Tuesday

LONDON, UK - The first wave of round robin matches is in the books and the second wave begins today as Marin Cilic faces Jack Sock and Roger Federer squares off against Alexander Zverev.Here are 10 Things To Know at the Nitto ATP Finals on Tuesday:1. Cilic

Steve Flink: Evaluating Rule Changes at Next Gen ATP Finals

At the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, over the course of a week of tough competition for the best 21-and-under players in the world, after being tested time and again but always emerging unscathed, Hyeon Chung of South Korea came away deservedly w

#MondayMotivation: Make Sure You Have a Positive Attitude

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Tennis legend Nick Bollettieri says: A positive attitude and a positive reaction will help

10 Things to Know in London: Monday

LONDON, UK - The best of the best on the ATP World Tour have descended on London for the Nitto ATP Finals, and the Tennis Channel is bringing all of the action to you live throughout the week.Here are 10 Things To Know at the Nitto ATP Finals on Monday:1.

Richard Evans: Next Gen ATP Finals Event Is Innovative

Once the debris from a catastrophic crash landing on the catwalk had been cleared away, the NextGen ATP Finals was allowed to proceed along its intended path – namely to offer a fascinating insight into what, exactly, would happen if numerous rule changes

Michael Steinberger: The Next Gen ATP Finals Was 'Appallingly Sexist and Tacky'

The Next Gen ATP finals, being held in Milan this week, made headlines even before a point had even been played. But as you probably know, the headlines were not flattering. At the draw ceremony on Sunday night, the eight players were brought on stage by m

Wertheim: Beyond the Baseline Podcast - Agassi: Expect Big Things from Djokovic in 2018

#AskNick: Weaknesses Are No Longer Permitted

I have been a teacher of tennis for almost 60 years. Needless to say, the game has evolved in many ways:a. Techniquesb. Physical trainingc. The Mental Gamed. EquipmentEach of the above have evolved to such an extent that deficiencies in any category can l

Steve Flink: Ray Benton Fitting Leader for JTCC

Mention the name Ray Benton to longtime residents of the tennis community, and they will know that not only is he CEO of the highly regarded Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC), but also how much he has done in a multitude of ways to shape the sport and

Alexander Zverev Is the New World No.3

He didn’t have an ideal week at the Rolex Paris Masters this past week - he was bundled out in his opening match - but the ATP World Tour’s biggest breakthrough star this year, Alexander Zverev, has broken even newer ground this week, rising to a new caree

#MondayMotivation: Nick Bollettieri on Handling Failure

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Tennis Legend Bollettieri says do not fear failure as it is part of learning. Sorry, we a

CoCo Vandeweghe Has Broken into The Top 10

ZHUHAI, China - She may not have come away with the title, but with her results at the Hengqin Life WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai, CoCo Vandeweghe has broken into the Top 10 for the very first time.Vandeweghe made it all the way to the final of the season-ending

Here’s Everything Jack Sock Did By Winning Paris

PARIS, France - His talents have been on full display for years, but Jack Sock put it all together to win the Rolex Paris Masters this past week, beating fellow surprise finalist Filip Krajinovic for the title.Here’s everything the big-serving, big-hitting

10 Things To Know: Vandeweghe vs. Goerges in Zhuhai

ZHUHAI, China - American CoCo Vandeweghe will square off against Germany’s Julia Goerges on Sunday in the final of the last WTA event of the season, the Hengqin Life WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai.Here are 10 Things To Know about the final, which you can watch li

Joel Drucker: How the Rocket Soars - Rod Laver Among the Players

Less than a month earlier, inside an arena in Prague, clad in a crisp blazer and tie, Rod Laver had sat courtside to watch the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios and Sam Querrey play the Laver Cup. There had been drama and shot-making, the

Michael Steinberger: Martina Hingis Leaves with a Complicated Legacy

Given that it was going to be the third time she retired from tennis, Martina Hingis was probably smart just to spring the news on us rather than announce it in advance. There was no need for a long farewell tour; the sport had already bid her goodbye twic

Focus, Focus, Focus: Nick Bollettieri Preaches the Importance of Focus

How often do we hear these words or tell ourselves these words! Yes, coaches and sports psychologists can discuss focus and give words of direction and exercises to help but when the bell rings its all about performance and you doing it.I would like to sha

Venus Williams Made Her Professional Debut 23 Years Ago

OAKLAND, CA, USA - On October 31, 1994, one of the greatest careers in tennis history began, as a 14-year-old Venus Williams made her professional debut at the Bank Of The West Classic.And it was a winning professional debut, as well. As an unranked wildca

Mark Macdonald: Halloween, the Holidays and Your Tennis Game – Winning with Your Food

The yearly candy and costume night is here!For most of us, Halloween is a night that truly kicks off the Holidays and lets us all be kids again. However, it can also cause a major sugar hangover and be the catalyst to gaining the unwanted “holiday 15 and s

Steve Flink: Wozniacki Claims Her Most Prestigious Prize

Examine the trajectory of Caroline Wozniacki's career, and it becomes strikingly apparent that this is a woman of many virtues, a player of style and stability, and a competitor of the highest order. Look closely at her record, and the numbers provide the

#MondayMotivation: Nick Bollettieri on Handling Adverse Conditions

Each Monday, legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri takes over TENNISCHANNEL.com with #MondayMotivationan inspirational quote than any tennis player can learn from.Adverse conditions and situations will only be made worse if you lose your temper or concen

5 Big Things Roger Federer Did by Winning Basel

Roger Federer came alive on home soil this past week, beating Juan Martin del Potro in three sets to not only win the Swiss Indoors Basel, but also to extend his winning streak to 10 matches in a row.Here are five things the World No.2 achieved by winning

Michael Steinberger: Let's Appreciate Venus Williams' Enduring Greatness

When the present era in tennis endsand, sadly, it will come to an endthe game will be thrust into a period of mourning the likes of which maybe no sport has ever experienced. Forgive the cliché, but this has been tennis’s greatest generation, and when Roge

Joel Drucker: Flashback Friday - Boris Becker in the Cauldron

There was an odd symmetry to what Boris Becker accomplished twice on this day. In both cases, he won indoor finals versus the reigning world number one. In both cases, Becker snapped his opponent’s 21-match winning streak. And in both cases, Becker rall