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JACK SOCK: Sock started off the year better than he could have hoped, but since the clay season started his results have been worse than anyone could have predicted. He lost in the first round a...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2017/09/three-who-need-big-end-to-season-on-atp.html

It’s no secret that Europeans have dominated men’s tennis for well over a decade now. Nearly every big tournament since 2003 has been won by a member of the all European “Big Five”, whic...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2017/09/as-inaugural-laver-cup-approaches-world.html

With Djokovic, Murray, Wawrinka, Nishikori and Raonic all missing the US Open with injuries, and Nadal and Federer in the same half, it’s not surprising that there’s only one superstar playi...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2017/09/is-kevin-andersons-apperance-in-us-open.html

Based on Rafael Nadal's form over the last couple of years, most of the phrases used to describe him went something like "past his prime", "his best days are behind him" or "he'll never win a ma...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/04/nadal-makes-big-statement-with-monte.html

It seemed hard to imagine that Djokovic could be more dominant in 2016 than he was in his remarkable 2015 season.  Last year Djokovic had one of the best seasons we've seen in the modern era, w...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/04/djokovic-once-again-on-track-for-all.html

Within the last few years there has been an influx of young talent on the ATP Tour, but no one seemed truly ready to challenge the game's best.  The likes of Kyrgios, Kokkinakis, Zverev, Coric,...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/02/is-there-new-big-four-brewing-on-atp.html

Juan Martin Del Potro made his long awaited return to the ATP Tour this week in Delray Beach, where he ultimately fell to Sam Querrey in the semifinals.  The big question was not how he would d...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/02/thoughts-on-return-of-juan-martin-del.html

It was an action packed week of tennis on the ATP Tour, with Martin Klizan, Kei Nishikori and Dominic Thiem all winning titles.  Here are some thoughts following the week that was. FRITZ IS ...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/02/reflections-from-rotterdam-memphis-and.html

In the last several years many lower level ATP tournaments have left the United States, but the Memphis Open is holding strong.  This year's field is solid if not spectacular, and should defini...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/02/what-to-expect-at-memphis-open.html

MILOS RAONIC IS OFFICIALLY BACK:  Raonic made his move into the top ten a couple of years ago, and appeared to be ready to rise even higher.  A foot injury in early 2015 ruined his momentum, an...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/02/more-aussie-open-lessons.html

DJOKOVIC'S SEPARATION FROM THE FIELD IS ONLY GROWING:  Heading into the Australian Open it was clear that Djokovic was the heavy favorite.  He won 3 of the 4 grand slams in 2015, captured ever...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/02/some-aussie-open-lessons.html

With the 2016 Australian Open ready to begin, here's a look at some winners and losers from the men's draw. Winners: ANDY MURRAY:  Murray knew he'd land on the opposite side of Djokovic as...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/01/winners-and-losers-from-australian-open.html

THERE MAY BE HOPE FOR A "YOUTH" MOVEMENT IN 2016:  The one thing that's been missing from men's tennis in recent years is a young superstar who is good enough to challenge the Big Four.  While...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/01/what-we-learned-from-week-1-on-atp-tour.html

As we get ready to begin the 2016 ATP season, below is a look at some of the biggest storylines to follow during the upcoming year. CAN DJOKOVIC WIN THE CAREER, OR EVEN 2016 CALENDAR GRAND SL...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2016/01/storylines-to-watch-on-atp-tour-in-2016.html

GRIGOR DIMITROV WILL BE CLOSER TO HIS 2014 FORM:  In 2014 Dimitrov looked like the next big thing in men's tennis  He had his much awaited breakthrough year, spending time in the top 10 in the...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/12/some-predictions-for-2016-atp-season_27.html

ANDY MURRAY WILL WIN HIS THIRD GRAND SLAM TITLE:  Murray has accomplished nearly everything a tennis pro could ask for (grand slam champion, Olympic gold medal, Davis Cup title), but the knock ...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/12/some-predictions-for-2016-atp-season.html

Every year the Davis Cup title (at least theoretically) goes to the top country in men's tennis.  But for what's supposedly a "team" event, very little emphasis is placed on the whole "team" pa...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/12/its-time-to-make-davis-cup-more-of-team.html

The following is a look at a few players on the ATP Tour who exceeded their expectations heading into the 2015 season: NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Djokovic had ridiculously high expectations heading in...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/11/who-exceeded-expectations-on-atp-tour.html

DJOKOVIC CONTINUES TO WIN WHEN IT MATTERS:  Roger Federer may have beaten Djokovic three times during the 2015 season, but Djokovic dominated this rivalry when it mattered most.  Just as he di...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/11/some-thoughts-following-atp-world-tour.html

The ATP World Tour Finals is supposed to provide an exciting and conclusive end to the ATP season, but once again excitement for the event seems to be greatly lacking.  Even the players contest...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/11/atp-world-tour-finals-field-far-too.html

As we get ready for the 2015 ATP World Tour Finals comprised of the top 8 players in the world, here's a way too early prediction of what the 2016 field will look like (assuming everyone stays h...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/11/way-too-early-predictions-for-2016.html

Borna Coric is the youngest player in the top 50, and he just concluded a solid if not spectacular 2015 season with his loss to Andy Murray in Paris.  Coric gained a lot of attention at the end...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/11/can-borna-coric-build-on-up-and-down.html

Much of the focus on American men's tennis lately (here included) has been on the promising group of American teenagers on the way up.  It's always easy to get excited about the next big thing,...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/11/americans-sock-johnson-take-big-leaps.html

For most professional tennis players, a 56-18 record, 3 titles and over $3 million in prize money is a pretty good year.  If you're name is Rafael Nadal, such a year causes people to panic and ...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/11/watch-out-for-nadal-in-2016.html

It's no secret that serious help is on the way for American men's tennis.  The timing couldn't be better, given that we've seen the headline: "No American Man Makes it Past Third Round at Major...

http://www.netcordwinner.com/2015/10/taylor-fritz-surges-to-top-of-deep.html