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They were born a week apart and have taken similar paths to the top of the ATP rankings, and after Sunday's final in Shanghai, it is evident that Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will see a lot more of each other on the court, Sandra Harwitt writes.

You win some; you lose some. No one knows that better than Rafael Nadal, who now has been on both sides of unforgettable major marathons.

You never know when an unforgettable moment might strike. It did in Novak Djokovic's spectacular five-set win over Andy Murray in the Australian Open semifinals.

Kei Nishikori finally met his mission. David Ferrer finally met his match. And Matthew Ebden finally made his mark.

Despite some tough losses in the clutch, Rafael Nadal's 2011 season has been a fruitful one by most standards, but the Spaniard still needs to grapple with some aspects if he is to regain the No. 1 World Ranking anytime soon, Sandra Harwitt writes.

When Sweet Pete talks, listen up. Yes, even you, Mr. World-Beater, Novak Djokovic. Because staying on top won't be a walk in the proverbial park.

The Wimbledon champ has two younger brothers who play tennis, and one of them, Marko, is a frequent practice partner.

A championship match against Rafael Nadal awaits, but regardless of the outcome, Djokovic's childhood dream will come true.

Sharapova would rather be on the court than in the stands -- and when she's playing like this, it's no wonder.

When he's not rolling over opponents at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic likes to spend his time outdoors. He's even befriended a local squirrel.

Roger Federer pulled out a tough, four-set win over Novak Djokovic to advance to the French Open final. The Federer family was in the stands at Roland Garros, making serious noise.

Right now, it appears to be Novak Djokovic's world, even if past French Open champions such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal hope to crash his party. Djokovic has yet to lose in 2011, and it's clear he is the player to beat on clay's Grand Slam.

If you're disappointed that Andrea Petkovic officially retired her postmatch dance number, do not fret: She's one creative soul, and surely she'll come up with another celebratory routine.

There are those who believe it takes wealth and resources to produce world-class tennis players. But sometimes all it takes is desire and initiative. Serbia, a landlocked speck of a nation in Eastern Europe, stands as proof that it isn't just about ...

With little Serbian tennis tradition before them, Novak Djokovic, Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic are shaping the tours' paradigm.

The sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.