Helfant's message: Expect tweaks, but few major changes

NEW YORK -- Since becoming ATP World Tour executive chairman and president nearly nine months ago, Adam Helfant has maintained an exceedingly low prof...

Court-speed conspiracy theory

NEW YORK -- There is a conspiracy theory floating around here on the grounds of the National Tennis Center: The USTA, trying to improve the chan...

Nadal's knee assessment? Fresh for now

NEW YORK -- The awkward little backhand from Richard Gasquet carved its way through the air and, for a split second, Rafael Nadal hesitated. The...

Chat with Amer Delic

Amer Delic played his collegiate tennis at the University of Illinois.Welcome to The Show! On Tuesday, up...

Chat | July 17, 2007

Bogomolov advances at rainy Newport

Alex Bogomolov Jr. unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, upsetting fifth-seeded Arnaud Clement of France 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the rain-hampered event.

Serena, Venus move on in straight sets

On a sunny day in South Florida, the future of American women's tennis seldom looked so gloomy.

Gabashvili among winners

Russian Teimuraz Gabashvili set up a second-round meeting with world No. 1 Rafael Nadal after a straight sets win at the Sony Ericsson Open.

Haynes, Dent back with renewed hope

It's not the career they once envisioned, but Americans Angela Haynes and Taylor Dent have overcome catastrophes and are back on the court with refreshing ardor.

Haas doubles up at SAP

Taylor Dent feels his game is close to where it used to be after a first-round victory in the SAP Open.

Top dogs have stern quarterfinal tests

Will Roger Federer's five-set comeback in the last round hinder his performance versus Juan Martin del Potro? Recent history says probably not.

Expect fervent atmosphere on Day 7

A rejuvenated Marcos Baghdatis tests his wits versus defending champion Novak Djokovic on Day 7 at the Australian Open.

...JANUARY 23: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning a point in his third round match against Amer Delic of the United States of America during day five of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne...

...AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand in his third round match against Amer Delic of the United States of America during day five of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne...

...AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand in his third round match against Amer Delic of the United States of America during day five of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne...

Politics and tennis a volatile mix

The diverse mix of patriotic fans helps to make the Slam Down Under unique, but ethnic tension is becoming a troublesome trend at Melbourne Park.