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Jimmy Connors is exactly who we thought he was. His book is a more detailed explanation. But he is not seeking exoneration.

Suddenly, after a marvelous summer-long run, Roger Federer's magic disappeared.

It might take Serena Williams some time to realize it, but the fine levied by the USTA for her latest U.S. Open outburst is a win-win for everyone.

Novak Djokovic has the old guard on the run, and there's nothing to suggest that'll change.

Rafa beats Roger. Roger beats Novak (well, every now and then). Novak beats Rafa. That's the way they've played lately. Something's gotta give at the U.S. Open.

Who knew Roger Federer had even a whisper of an inner McEnroe? He hasn't won a Slam in 18 months, but he's not ceding competitive ground to opponents or media questioners.

Make no mistake. Serena is back on top of women's tennis for one reason: She's that good. It has nothing to do with the quality of the rest of tour.

The new documentary about Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe reminds us of the strong parallels between Borg-McEnroe and the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalries.

Martina Navratilova did not reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. But her journey, though disappointing and frustrating, was anything but a failure.

Most people don't bounce back from cancer and climb Mount Kilimanjaro. But Martina Navratilova, who's raising money to save African children living in crushing poverty, is not most people.

This U.S. Open emphasized that men's tennis is now Rafael Nadal and the rest.

How has Kim Clijsters evolved into a major league champion from a perennial runner-up? She'll beat you to a pulp with no regrets.

Best of all time? If Rafa Nadal completes career Grand Slam at 24, he has a case.

Novak Djokovic and Mikhail Youzhny look to play spoilers at U.S. Open.

U.S. fans have been let down before, but Ryan Harrison looked good at the Open.

His side of U.S. Open draw is wide open; can Gael Monfils ratchet up his intensity?