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Australian Open Men's Final: Djokovic vs. Nadal

And so they meet again, the two best players in the world, on yet another... Read more…

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Bright Lights, Big City (X): US Open Day 10 Preview

We preview the matches initially scheduled for this day, including a five-time... Read more…

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Bright Lights, Big City (VII): US Open Day 7 Preview

We glance ahead at six scintillating matches on Day 7 of the US Open....... Read more…

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Bright Lights, Big City (VI): US Open Day 6 Preview

We preview eight exciting matches to watch on Day 6 at the US Open....... Read more…

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Reign of Terre (I): Roland Garros Day 1 Preview

We preview a handful of matches to investigate on Day 1 of Roland Garros. Read more…

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Drawn and Quartered (WTA): Roland Garros Edition

We analyze the women's draw at Roland Garros, one quarter at a time. Read more…

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Drawn and Quartered (ATP): Roland Garros Edition

We preview the Roland Garros men's draw, one quarter at a time. Read more…

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The Samurai From Serbia: Djokovic Changes Clothing Sponsor

We discuss the roots and ramifications of Djokovic's change from Sergio... Read more…

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The Magnificent Seven: Roland Garros WTA Contenders

We profile the seven women to watch at Roland Garros this year. Read more…

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The Fabulous Five: Roland Garros ATP Contenders

We profile the five leading men's contenders at Roland Garros. Read more…

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Defend, Then Attack: Rome Sunday Preview

We envision what might unfold during the Rome finals, the last significant... Read more…

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A Serb, A Swiss, Two Spaniards, Serena, And A Siberian: Ro...

The Rome semifinals feature several of this generation's greatest champions.... Read more…

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A Forum For Drama: Rome Friday Preview

We discuss what to watch in each of the Rome quarterfinals. Read more…

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When Queens Hold Aces: Rome Thursday Preview

We preview the latest meeting of the WTA's most glamorous women and four... Read more…

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True Color Shown: WTA Rome Preview

We discuss what to expect from the leading women at the Premier Five event... Read more…

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Terra Cognita: ATP Rome Preview

We break down each quarter of the men's draw in Rome. Read more…

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Closing the Magic Box: Preview of the Madrid Finals

We analyze key factors in the two Madrid finals. Read more…

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A Saturday for Sorcery: Madrid Semifinal Preview

We analyze each of the four semifinals in Madrid. Read more…

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Quarters for our Thoughts: Preview of Friday in Madrid

We preview each of the eight quarterfinals in Madrid. Read more…

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A Dirty Half-Dozen: Madrid Thursday Preview

We discuss six of the most intriguing matches on Thursday in Madrid. Read more…

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Opening the Magic Box: ATP/WTA Madrid Wednesday Preview

We start our series of daily previews on Madrid with five encounters with... Read more…

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What They do Best: ATP Madrid Draw Preview

The top three men evenly split the first three Masters 1000 tournaments... Read more…

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Rhapsody in Blue: WTA Madrid Draw Preview

All of the top ten women came and saw the blue clay of Madrid, but who... Read more…

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Ave Maria, and More: Stuttgart and Barcelona in Review

We reflect on the most memorable performances of last week in a WTA Premier... Read more…

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Racing Towards the Chequered Flag: WTA Stuttgart Final Pre...

The top two women in the world meet for the third time this year and on... Read more…

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Simply the Best: WTA Stuttgart Semifinal Preview

Featuring all of the top four women, the Stuttgart semifinals offer pairings... Read more…

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Foregone Conclusion: Goodbye to San Jose

After 123 years, men's tennis leaves northern California. We discuss why. Read more…

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Rush Hour: WTA Stuttgart Preview

All of the eight top women open their clay campaigns in Stuttgart, saturating... Read more…

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Ad-in, Ad-out: The Best and Worst of the Week in Monte Car...

We review the most notable highs and lows of last week's action. Read more…

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Rafole a la Mediterreana: Previewing the Monte Carlo Final

We discuss the 31st meeting between Djokovic and Nadal, who seeks his ... Read more…

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May 27 Reign of Terre (I): Roland Garros Day 1 Preview Supporting
May 26 Drawn and Quartered (WTA): Roland Garros Edition Supporting
May 25 Drawn and Quartered (ATP): Roland Garros Edition Supporting
May 25 Supporting
May 23 The Magnificent Seven: Roland Garros WTA Contenders Supporting
May 22 The Fabulous Five: Roland Garros ATP Contenders Supporting
May 20 Defend, Then Attack: Rome Sunday Preview Supporting
May 19 A Serb, A Swiss, Two Spaniards, Serena, And A Siberian: Rome Saturday Preview Supporting
May 18 A Forum For Drama: Rome Friday Preview Supporting
May 17 When Queens Hold Aces: Rome Thursday Preview Supporting
May 15 True Color Shown: WTA Rome Preview Supporting
May 14 Terra Cognita: ATP Rome Preview Supporting
May 13 Closing the Magic Box: Preview of the Madrid Finals Supporting
May 12 A Saturday for Sorcery: Madrid Semifinal Preview Supporting
May 11 Quarters for our Thoughts: Preview of Friday in Madrid Supporting
May 10 A Dirty Half-Dozen: Madrid Thursday Preview Supporting
May 09 Opening the Magic Box: ATP/WTA Madrid Wednesday Preview Supporting
May 07 What They do Best: ATP Madrid Draw Preview Supporting
May 06 Rhapsody in Blue: WTA Madrid Draw Preview Supporting
Apr 30 Ave Maria, and More: Stuttgart and Barcelona in Review Supporting
Apr 29 Racing Towards the Chequered Flag: WTA Stuttgart Final Preview Supporting
Apr 28 Simply the Best: WTA Stuttgart Semifinal Preview Supporting
Apr 26 Foregone Conclusion: Goodbye to San Jose Supporting
Apr 24 Rush Hour: WTA Stuttgart Preview Supporting
Apr 23 Ad-in, Ad-out: The Best and Worst of the Week in Monte Carlo and Fed Cup Supporting
Apr 22 Rafole a la Mediterreana: Previewing the Monte Carlo Final Supporting
Apr 21 A Saturday by the Sea: ATP Monte Carlo Semifinal Preview Supporting
Apr 20 When Flags Fly High: Fed Cup Semifinal and World Group Playoff Preview Supporting
Apr 16 The Week in Review: Copenhagen, Houston, Barcelona, Casablanca Supporting
Apr 15 Storming Rafa's Redoubt: ATP Monte Carlo Preview Supporting
Apr 12 Asked and Answered: Ten Questions for the Clay Supporting
Apr 09 (TW)2: The Week That Was in Charleston and Davis Cup Supporting
Apr 06 A Stage to Share: Davis Cup Quarterfinal Preview Supporting
Apr 04 On Thin Ice: Five Top-20 Underachievers Supporting
Apr 02 Aftershocks: Reflections on Miami Supporting
Apr 01 Large Shoes to Fill: Miami ATP Final Preview Supporting
Mar 31 The One That Got Away: Nadal and Sharapova in Miami Supporting
Mar 31 Cat Meets Mouse: Miami WTA Final Preview Supporting
Mar 30 The Marquee Match and the Mismatch: Miami ATP Semifinals Preview Supporting
Mar 29 Scripting the Second Act: Miami WTA Semifinals Preview Supporting
Mar 28 How Elite Are These Eight? Miami ATP Quarterfinals Preview Supporting
Mar 27 Starry Nights (and Days): Miami WTA Quarterfinal Preview Supporting
Mar 26 The Sweet Sixteen: Miami WTA Fourth Round Preview Supporting
Mar 22 Can The Emperors Strike Back? ATP Miami Draw Preview Supporting
Mar 21 A Look Back: Fernando Gonzalez in the 2007 Australian Open Supporting
Mar 21 The Key to Biscayne: WTA Miami Draw Preview Supporting
Mar 19 Intermission: Reflections on Indian Wells Supporting
Mar 18 A Dish Best Served Cold: Indian Wells Finals Preview Supporting
Mar 17 Live Chat: Federer vs. Nadal in Indian Wells Supporting
Mar 17 A Trivalry and a Tree: Indian Wells ATP Semifinal Preview Supporting
Mar 17 Live Chat on the Indian Wells WTA Semifinals: Azarenka vs. Kerber, Sharapova vs. Ivanovic Supporting
Mar 17 Live Chat on the Indian Wells WTA Semifinals: Azarenka-Kerber, Sharapova-Ivanovic Supporting
Mar 16 Friday Night Lights: Indian Wells WTA Semifinal Preview Supporting
Mar 15 The Favorites and Their Foils: Indian Wells ATP Quarterfinal Preview Supporting
Mar 14 The Familiar and the Unfamiliar: Indian Wells WTA Quarterfinal Preview Supporting
Mar 10 Drawn and Quartered: Indian Wells Edition (ATP) Supporting
Mar 08 Drawn and Quartered: Indian Wells Edition (WTA) Supporting
Mar 04 Rangers Still the Class of the AL West Opposing RicardoMarquezLAAI
Mar 03 St. George After the Dragon: ATP Dubai Final Preview Supporting
Mar 02 When the Djoker Gets Serious: ATP Dubai Semifinal Preview Supporting
Feb 27 The Week in Review: The Best and Worst of Dubai, Memphis, and Marseille Supporting
Feb 26 The Desert Before the Desert: ATP Dubai Preview Supporting
Feb 25 Goodbai to the Gulf: WTA Dubai Final (and More) Supporting
Feb 24 A Conference of Counterpunchers: WTA Dubai Semifinal Preview Supporting
Feb 21 A Gallery of Snapshots: ATP Memphis and Marseille Previews Supporting
Feb 20 Sequel on the Sand: WTA Dubai Preview Supporting
Feb 20 The Week in Review: Plotlines from Doha, Rotterdam, and San Jose Supporting
Feb 19 Does Anticlimax Await? Previews of the Finals in Doha, Rotterdam, and San Jose Supporting
Feb 18 Where Subplots Simmer: Previewing the Semifinals in Doha, Rotterdam, and San Jose Supporting
Feb 17 After the Storm: WTA Doha Quarterfinals Preview Supporting
Feb 16 Viewpoint: Three Thoughts on Shrieking Supporting
Feb 16 Viewpoint: Three Thoughts on Shrieking Supporting
Feb 14 Damsels in the Desert: WTA Doha Preview Supporting
Feb 14 The Week in Review: The Best and Worst of Davis Cup, Paris, and Pattaya City Supporting
Feb 13 The Week in Review: The Best and Worst of Davis Cup, Paris, and Pattaya City Supporting
Feb 12 Damsels of the Desert: WTA Doha Preview Supporting
Feb 02 The Greatest Ever? Federer-Nadal 2008 vs. Djokovic-Nadal 2011 Supporting
Jan 29 The 2012 Australian Open Men's Final: Djokovic vs. Nadal Supporting
Jan 27 Wizards of Oz (XIII): Australian Open Day 13 Preview Supporting
Jan 27 Wizards of Oz (XII): Australian Open Day 12 Preview Supporting
Jan 24 Wizards of Oz (X): Australian Open Day 10 Preview Supporting
Jan 23 Wizards of Oz (IX): Australian Open Day 9 Preview Supporting
Jan 23 Wizards of Oz (VIII): Australian Open Day 8 Preview Supporting
Jan 21 Wizards of Oz (VII): Australian Open Day 6 Preview Supporting
Jan 21 Wizards of Oz (Vi): Australian Open Day 6 Preview Supporting
Jan 19 Wizards of Oz (V): Australian Open Day 5 Preview Supporting
Jan 18 Racket Enemy No. 1: A Look at Marcos Baghdatis Supporting
Jan 18 Wizards of Oz (IV): Australian Open Day 4 Preview Supporting
Jan 18 Wizards of Oz (III): Australian Open Day 3 Preview Supporting
Jan 14 Drawn and Quartered (WTA): Previewing the Women's Draw at the Australian Open Supporting
Jan 14 Drawn and Quartered (ATP): Previewing the Men's Draw at the Australian Open Supporting
Jan 12 The Art of Ambush: Previewing the Australian Open Dark Horses Supporting
Jan 11 The Elite Eight: Previewing the WTA Title Threats in Melbourne Supporting
Jan 10 Five to Fear: Melbourne's Top Title Threats (ATP) Supporting
Jan 08 No Place to Hide: WTA Sydney Preview Supporting
Jan 07 From Shadow into Light: Preview of the Brisbane Final (WTA) and Doha Final (ATP) Supporting
Jan 05 Guns and Guile: WTA Brisbane Semifinal Preview Supporting
Jan 01 Back to Business: WTA Brisbane Preview Supporting
Dec 22 The Rest of 2011: WTA Edition Supporting
Dec 21 The Rest of 2011: ATP Edition Supporting
Dec 18 Women of the Year: Li Na and Petra Kvitova in 2011 Supporting
Dec 18 Man of the Year: Novak Djokovic in 2011 Supporting
Dec 02 The Last Men Standing: Preview of the Davis Cup Final Supporting
Nov 27 Titans on the Thames (VIII): Previewing Day 8 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 26 Titans on the Thames (VII): Previewing Day 7 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 25 Titans on the Thames (VI): Previewing Day 6 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 24 Titans on the Thames (V): Previewing Day 5 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 23 Titans on the Thames (IV): Previewing Day 4 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 22 Titans on the Thames (III): Previewing Day 3 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 21 Titans on the Thames (II): Previewing Day 2 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 20 Titans on the Thames (I): Previewing Day 1 of the ATP World Tour Finals Supporting
Nov 07 Survival of the Fittest: ATP Paris Preview Supporting
Nov 05 Best of Five: Five Keys to the Fed Cup Final Supporting
Nov 01 Into the Lion's Den: ATP Basel Preview Supporting
Oct 30 A Taste of Turkey (VI): Previewing the WTA Istanbul Final Supporting
Oct 29 A Taste of Turkey (V): WTA Istanbul Semifinals Preview Supporting
Oct 28 A Taste of Turkey (IV): WTA Istanbul Friday Preview Supporting
Oct 28 Yu Darvish to Yankees Supporting Virginia
Oct 27 A Taste of Turkey (III): WTA Istanbul Thursday Preview Supporting
Oct 26 A Taste of Turkey (II): WTA Istanbul Wednesday Preview Supporting
Oct 25 A Taste of Turkey (I): WTA Istanbul Tuesday Preview Supporting
Oct 23 Turkish Delight: Previewing the WTA Year-End Championships in Istanbul Supporting
Oct 10 Mastering the Fall: ATP Shanghai Preview Supporting
Oct 03 Previews: ATP Tokyo and Beijing Supporting
Oct 02 Breaks (and Holds) in China: Previewing the WTA Draw in Beijing Supporting
Sep 27 Splitting the Difference: Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur Previews Supporting
Sep 25 Tokyo Stories: Previewing the Toray Pan Pacific Open Supporting
Sep 23 For Better and For Worse: Point/Counterpoint on the Fall Season Supporting
Sep 19 Passing Shots: Reviewing the Davis Cup Semifinals and World Group Playoffs Supporting
Sep 12 Bright Lights, Big City (XV): US Open Supporting
Sep 11 Bright Lights, Big City (XIV): Previewing the US Open Women's Final Supporting
Sep 04 Bright Lights, Big City (VI): US Open Day 6 Preview Supporting
Sep 02 Bright Lights, Big City (V): US Open Day 5 Preview Supporting
Sep 01 Bright Lights, Big City (IV): US Open Day 4 Preview Supporting
Aug 31 Bright Lights, Big City (III): US Open Day 3 Preview Supporting
Aug 30 Bright Lights, Big City (II): US Open Day 2 Preview Supporting
Aug 29 Bright Lights, Big City (I): US Open Day 1 Preview Supporting
Aug 28 Drawn and Quartered (II): US Open WTA Draw Preview Supporting
Aug 27 Drawn and Quartered: US Open ATP Draw Preview Supporting

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I cover anything and everything connected to tennis, evenly balanced between the ATP and WTA. Typically, I write pre-tournament previews of each Premier Mandatory, Premier Five, and Masters 1000 tournament as well as several of the lesser events with strong draws; these previews break down the draws quarter by quarter and project the semifinalists. As each tournament progresses, I write match-by-match previews of later rounds. For Slams, I write three-part previews during the previous week, a quarter-by-quarter draw breakdown on the previous weekend, and daily previews of the most intriguing matches (not necessarily those featuring the top players) during the first week. During the second week of the Slam, I preview every match.

After important tournaments and some less important tournaments, I write articles on the key events and performers of the previous week. Also, I preview all rounds of Fed Cup and Davis Cup, which is more interesting than you might think! Finally, I write player profiles during slower stretches of the season, often in response to your requests.

You can follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/sharapovanovic if you want bite-sized morsels as well as full servings! Also, I have published for Tennis View Magazine, Australia Tennis Magazine, and the Australian Open website.

Please feel free to comment or contact me on Twitter to make suggestions or requests about anything that you would like me to cover or cover more extensively. I am open to your ideas and appreciate your feedback!

My Blog: Sharapovanovic- Your Ticket to Tennis!

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