TENNIS.com's 2024 ATP Match of the Year: Novak Djokovic conquers Carlos Alcaraz at the Olympics, and finally wins goldThe match lasted nearly three hours, but the Serbian made time stand still, as he stopped the changing of the guard in its tracks.Read the story
2024 Year in ReviewTENNIS.com's 2024 WTA Match of the Year: Jasmine Paolini beats Donna Vekic in historic Wimbledon semifinalFor setting, emotion, drama, joy, heartache, shot-making, atmosphere—everything that goes into a great tennis match—nothing topped this duel of the Cinderellas.By Steve Tignor Dec 13, 2024
2024 ATP TakeawaysWith the Big 4 fading out, and Sinner plus Alcaraz rising up, men’s tennis began to revolve again in 2024“You can never be bigger than the game,” Roger Federer once said, and the transition has been a surprisingly smooth one.By Steve Tignor Nov 30, 2024
Anti-Doping & CorruptionDo the Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek doping cases show that tennis protects its superstars? Or do they show the opposite?If the official penalties were fairly small, the damage—emotional, psychological, reputational—to both was significant. The damage to tennis is also significant.By Steve Tignor Nov 29, 2024
Davis CupAt Davis Cup, it was clear how Jannik Sinner's all-time great individual 2024 has inspired his compatriots“He never sets limits, and always wants to improve," said the rejuvenated Matteo Berrettini, who was also a key contributor in Malaga.By Steve Tignor Nov 24, 2024
Coach's CornerNovak Djokovic x Andy Murray: Does this coaching pairing of former rivals make sense?Two of the Big Four fired a shocking opening salvo for the 2025 season.By Steve Tignor Nov 23, 2024
Nadal's farewellRafael Nadal's final victory was keeping Father Time at bay for 20 yearsThe Spaniard showed how far fighting spirit and full-throttle effort can take an athlete.By Steve Tignor Nov 20, 2024
