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Clay. It's the one word American tennis players scoff at. But until they begin to embrace the surface, the angst will never subside, which is why the prestigious Orange Bowl made the switch to dirt.

Player anger is still tangible on tour, but it remains to be seen if they will be sufficiently united to form a cohesive force to do battle with the ATP and ITF over schedule, playing conditions and prize money, Sandra Harwitt writes.

The grass courts and tennis whites aren't Wimbledon's only distinctive features. Hotel-weary players can get all the comforts of (someone else's) home.

The wheelchair tennis player has been ranked No. 1 in the world since 1999. She has a winning streak of 415 matches -- and most of those haven't even been close.

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 ...

Put your money down now and yield returns later. That was the risk by the investors who took a throwback approach in gambling on Sam Querrey's future.

They aren't prevalent, but the support is unparalleled for the select few Israeli tennis players who are thriving at the professional level. And conversely the competitors themselves are soaking up every moment of it.

As intriguing a year as 2012 was on the tennis court, there was plenty happening off the court for several players, Sandra Harwitt writes.

Even after 15 years and becoming a legend in his own time, Roger Federer is hungry for more titles and more weeks as the world's top-ranked tennis player, Sandra Harwitt writes.

Wimbledon marked the coronation of Serena Williams' comeback. While she's arguably the sport's top player, her sister Venus' tennis future is uncertain.

Now the U.S. team's top player, John Isner has a chance to establish his elite status

The name Andy Roddick carries a lot of weight. But he would be much happier if he started making more headlines deep into tennis tournaments.

Three decades old used to seem like the beginning of the end in the life of a tennis player, but news flash: It's now the wave of the future.

Despite a second-round singles loss,

Tip-top shape? Check. Limitless talent? You bet. The right mindset? Apparently. Andy Murray has it all -- well, almost.

The tennis star talks about her lack of singing talent, her laziness come practice time and how she treasures a picture with her grandma.