The International Tennis Federation, which supervises Grand Slam tournaments, might think that there’s nothing wrong with maintaining the current system for the year’s four major championships. Have a draw, just like always. Create some suspense. Generate excitement and buzz. After all, it’s the way things are done around here, right?
That line of argumentation has merit [...]

The Argentinian fans are anticipating a long awaited victory on their home turf over Spain. It would be a first for the Nation, and only their second appearance in the Davis Cup final. They lost to Russia in the 2006 final in Moscow. Spain has faired somewhat better with a record of 2 wins and [...]

An insulting gift of tennis balls offered to King Henry V, according to William Shakespeare, was the final straw that led to the re-igniting of the 100 years war. This is the bard’s reference to the insult, “When we have match’d our rackets to these balls, we will, in France, by God’s grace, play a [...]