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Another Amazing Roger Federer Trick Shot: The 'Tweener [VIDEO]

(Oct. 14) -- It hasn't been the best of years tennis-wise for Roger Federer. While he started the long season well by winning the Australian Open, he crashed out of Wimbledon and the French Open before the semifinal stages, and lost in the semis of the U.S. Open despite having two match points against Novak...

US Open: What Happened to American Men's Tennis?

(Sept. 8) -- The men's quarterfinals of the U.S. Open begin today, and there's nary an American player in sight. After Andy Roddick, the last active American to win a Grand Slam title, crashed out of the second round, the U.S. still had prospects in a resurgent Mardy Fish and next-generation players John Isner and Sam...

Off-Court Drama With Fight at US Open [VIDEO]

(Sept. 3) -- While tennis is a gentleman's (and gentlewoman's, of course) sport, it's not unheard of for a little fisticuffs in the stands. Often it happens when players representing countries with geopolitical issues take the court. Serbs and Croats are one of the notable combustible mixes. And while a Serb, Novak...

Federer and Nadal: Best Friends, Bitter Rivals

(Aug. 25) -- There's a certain kind of fan who resents modern professional athletes, not because of the vast amounts of money they make, but because they don't seem to hate their rivals. Take "The Decision" for example. Soon after LeBron James announced his decision to join up with fellow stars Dwyane Wade and Chris...

The Best Week of the US Open Starts Tuesday: 5 Reasons Why

(Aug. 23) -- Though Roger Federer, Kim Clijsters, Rafael Nadal and other stars won't begin their U.S. Open matches until next week, officially the U.S. Open begins Tuesday, with the qualifying tournament. Over the course of four days, 128 men and 128 women will battle it out for 16 slots each into the main draw. And while...