2014 US Open Men's Singles Championship Results

After 15 days of exciting tennis, the last match of the last Grand Slam tournament of the year has been concluded. Of course, the new US Open Men's Singles Champion between two first-time Grand Slam finalists has been crowned. It was No.14 seed Marin Cilic, who defeated No.10 seed Kei Nishikori convincingly in straight sets 6-3|6-3|6-3. Did I predicted it right? My pick for 2014 US Open Men's Singles Champion.

2014 US Open Women's Singles Championship Results

And the 2014 US Open Women's Singles Champion has been crowned! And it is defending champion, world No.1, and now, the holder of 18 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams. The No.1 seed did it in a convincing passion. Did anyone thought Williams would choke? Did anyone bet Caroline Wozniacki could conquer New York and her best friend Williams? Did anyone expected the results right from the start of the tournament? Did I predicted it right? My pick for 2014 US Open Women's Singles Champion.

2014 US Open Men's Singles Championship Preview

Surprise! Surprise! Did you see it coming? Of course, no. I guess the bets were on the No.1 seed Novak Djokovic and No.2 seed Roger Federer. But who would have thought that 2014 US Open final is set between two first-timers and surprise finalists? Yes, the title bout is a battle between No.10 seed Kei Nishikori and No.14 seed Marin Cilic. It has been a dream run for both of them and now they are starting to believe that they win a Grand Slam title. But only one will be crowned as champion. Who will it be?

2014 US Open Women's Doubles Championship Results

The 2014 US Open Women's Doubles Championship has been concluded. But not everybody who are rooting someone to win will celebrate. In fact, the No.4 seed pairing of Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina won the doubles championship, their second Grand Slam doubles title, over unseeded pairing of Martina Hingis and Flavia Pennetta. Thus, denying Hingis to capture another Grand Slam title since 2002 Australian Open with Anna Kournikova. Though there could only be one champion, Hingis' journey to competitive tennis has been great. Did I predicted it right? My pick for 2014 US Open Women's Doubles Champion.

2014 US Open Women's Singles Championship Preview

And here they are. The current and the former world No.1 players booked a spot to 2014 US Open finale and will contest for the title and the biggest paycheck US Open can give. No.10 seed Caroline Wozniacki will take on defending champion and No.1 seed Serena Williams. Wozniacki will try to breakthrough as a Grand Slam champion while Williams will try to add another Grand Slam trophy to her 17 collections and make it 18.

2014 US Open Women's Doubles Championship Preview

It is very rare I write or feature a doubles match in this blog. Actually this is the first time I will feature it. Maybe because of one player, that is, my personal favorite of mine, former Grand Slam Champion and former world No.1, Hall of Famer Martina Hingis. Yes, the main reason is because of her. I was quite surprise that she enters 2014 US Open as an unseeded team partnering Flavia Pennetta. I tried to see their progress. They upset great teams en route to their first Slam final together against No.4 seeds Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina. Can Hingis/Pennetta partnership add another Slam trophy to their cabinet?

2014 US Open Men's Singles Semifinal Preview

The last Grand Slam tournament of the season has always been an exciting one, not only it gives us fantastic matches, but interesting storylines. When 128 players were battling out for a spot in every rounds, dark horses appeared on top. But Grand Slam events are champions forte, it doesn't guarantee you a title. In fact, big names fall before the final four has been completed. With No.2 seed Roger Federer taking on No.14 seed Marin Cilic and No.1 seed Novak Djokovic will take on No.10 seed Kei Nishikori. Who will emerge victorious and guarantee its spot to the finale?

2014 US Open Women's Singles Semifinal Preview

The 2014 US Open offered us the most compelling season we've seen for the year. The last Grand Slam tournament of the season gave us some inspiring stories from upsets to breakthroughs, let us witnessed the future of women's tennis, and also dreams never too late to come true. It has been a tournament of the season, as the slump revives its hunger, only four players are hungrier to take the US Open women's title. With No.10 seed Caroline Wozniacki will take on first-time and unseeded semifinalist Peng Shuai and defending champion and No.1 seed Serena Williams will take on No.17 seed Ekaterina Makarova. Who will book its spot to the finale?

2013 US Open Men's Singles Championship Preview

And it comes down to two. The top two players in the world advanced to the 2013 US Open finals and will battle it out for the coveted title at Flushing Meadows. Seeded No.2 Rafael Nadal will be facing seeded No.1 Novak Djokovic as they will try to add another US Open trophy to their collections which they once won in 2010 and 2011, respectively.

2013 US Open Women's Singles Semifinal Preview

The 2013 US Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the season has only few days left before its conclusion. The 128 players in the women's draw has been trimmed down to its final four who will battle out its place into the championship round. With No.2 seed Victoria Azarenka taking on unseeded semifinalist Flavia Pennetta and defending champion and No.1 seed Serena Williams will take on No.5 seed Li Na. Who will prevail and book its spot to the finale?

2011 Grand Slam Men's Singles Champions

The ATP World Tour 2011 season let us witnessed some incredible matches. This year we also witnessed the emergence of the best player in the world, Novak Djokovic. Yes, 2011 has been Djokovic's year and he displayed not only consistency but also excellent tactical abilities, which sent a signal for the rest of his contemporaries that his best has just getting started.

This year Djokovic racked up three Grand Slam titles, 70-6 win-loss record, a record-breaking five ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, and a new record for the prize money earned in a single season. He is definitely having the best year of his tennis career.

2011 Grand Slam Women's Singles Champions

A gallery of 2011 Grand Slam Women's Singles Champions.

Caroline Wozniacki: Is She Ready to Dominate Women's Tennis?

Her angelic face can tell that she's enjoying to be on court playing tennis. Her smile is irresistible as well as her counterpunching groundstrokes. She's lovely and friendly, too.

How can these qualities be transformed into a weapon when she takes on the pinnacle of tennis?

Can it be translated to a stunning performance to win a match?

Melanie Oudin: Is She the Williams Sister's Successor?

Venus Williams and Serena Williams have done so much in tennis. From their power hitting ability to achievements to fashion, they are considered as successful women tennis players that burst into the scene or should I say that women's tennis have.

The Williams sisters are still at the heights of their fruitful tennis career. Simply saying, they are still dominating the game and they are still the one to beat at every tournament they played. But speaking of their ages, with Venus at 30 and Serena at 28, they are not going away anytime soon.

Of course, only time can tell when they are going to quit playing the game they both love. But when that happens, the current generation will surely inherit the kind of game that brought these sisters at the top of the game. While they are around, we can still have time to witness how the Williams sisters outplayed, outrun, and outclass every opponents they faced.

When Serena Williams Escapes

We all know that Serena Williams has a power that is too strong for the rest of her contemporaries. She often outplayed her opponents using her dangerous groundstrokes and she even won points not exerting too much effort using her serve. She rarely gave up matches and even she's on the verge of losing it, she ended up winning it.

Serena may not be like her rival Martina Hingis, which sometimes denied her power by constructing points so well like playing a chess. But above all, Hingis is very much not like Serena as she doesn't possess power, athleticism, and huge serve. Who could ever think that their head-to-head record is as close as 7-6 in favor of Serena?

It's just one of the classic example of contrast in playing styles displayed back when they burst in the scene as teenagers sending message to the rest of the field that they can dominate the game.

2010 Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Final Results

When French Open has been concluded, there have been so many interesting stories around tennis world. From Roger Federer failing to reach 24th semifinal appearance for the first time since 2003 to another French Open title clinched by Rafael Nadal, it seems like a new story is born within.

With Wimbledon is kicking off, some of these stories have been carried over. Such interesting questions looking for an answer is that "Will Federer win his record-tying 7th Wimbledon title?", "Will Nadal win his 2nd Wimbledon title?", "Will Federer start another semifinal streak at Wimbledon?", how about "Will Andy Murray finally ended the 74-year title drought of Great Britain?", and much more.

2010 Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Final Results

Wimbledon, one of the most prestigious Grand Slam events is finally over. With Queen Elizabeth II visiting the Center Court at All-England Club, everyone seems to be very happy. After some intriguing matches, stunning upsets, unexpected retirements due injuries, and Grand Slam breakthroughs, it ended in a historic way.

As expected, everyone witnessed who won 2010 Wimbledon Ladies' Singles title and it's none other than Ms. Serena Williams. Did anybody chose other than her? Well, I admit I'm one of those. Here's my prediction. My pick for Women's Champion.

Serena Williams Served Her Way to 13th Grand Slam Title

It's been more than a decade since Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam title at 1999 US Open defeating former world No.1 Martina Hingis, in the battle of the youngsters. Then, from 2001 US Open to 2003 Wimbledon, she and her sister Venus Williams contested each other at the Grand Slam finals, with Serena edging Venus 5-1. Since then, they met in the Grand Slam finals twice, 2008 and 2009 Wimbledon having split results.

Overall, they contested at Grand Slam finals eight times with Serena leading Venus 6-2, their current head-to-head record is 13-10 in Serena's favor. Serena dominated Venus from 2009 Wimbledon through 2009 Sony Ericsson Championships.

So, how dominant Serena on women's tour?

Rafael Nadal: The Undisputed World Number One

It's time.

Rafael Nadal's convincing win at All-England Club gave him second Wimbledon title in four consecutive finals. With a flawless display of speed, blistering and curling forehand, sweet volley, and improved serve turned in a weapon, Nadal is ready to dominate the game again.

Having claiming fifth French Open crown and the top ranking he once held for almost a year, he bounce back — stronger, faster, and healthier.

He started to dominate in 2008 but was halted almost prematurely due to injury. From being stunned at his favorite surface at Roland Garros to not defending his crown at All-England Club to personal concerns, Nadal faces the down side of his great tennis career.

Andy Murray: The Journey for Grand Slam Success

Andy Murray began his 2010 ATP World Tour campaign by reaching his second Grand Slam at Australian Open losing to Roger Federer in straight sets. Since then, both Murray and Federer shared not so good results in succeeding tournaments including 2010 French Open where they both upset in fourth round and quarterfinals, respectively.

As the grass court season starts, Murray went at the Queen's Club as the defending champion, but wasn't able to defend his title as he lost to Mardy Fish in third round. But such loss didn't bother him for his quest for his first Grand Slam title at All-England Club.

Murray started his Wimbledon campaign beating Jan Hajek 7-5|6-1|6-2. In the second round, he played in front of Queen Elizabeth II against Jarkko Nieminen whom he defeated in straight sets 6-3|6-4|6-2. He defeated Gilles Simon in the third round 6-1|6-4|6-4 to set up a meeting with Sam Querrey whom he defeated in straight sets 7-5|6-3|6-4.