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American John Isner serves during a match at the 2014 US Open. Isner is only one of two Americans among the top 50 men's players, and has never appeared in the final of a major tournament.

Why have the American men’s tennis stars disappeared?

September 5, 2014Sports

Another year at the US Open is nearly over — and it will be another year without an American keeping the men’s title at home. In fact, only two Americans are left among tennis’ top 50 men, and neither is a serious major contender. Sadly, it doesn’t look like this decline is going to end any time soon.

The "Sliderman," Gael Monfils, in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their fourth round match at the US Open on Tuesday.

Quirky French tennis star Gaël Monfils is wowing crowds at the US Open

September 3, 2014Sports

Federer’s Wimbledon win generates six-figure donation to British charity

August 15, 2013

Federer Wimbledon Triumph Nets Big Win for Oxfam

August 15, 2013Sports

Wrapping up the first weekend of the US Open

August 14, 2013Sports

Federer’s grand slam streak ends

August 14, 2013Sports

Tennis great Roger Federer’s streak of 23 consecutive Grand Slam semifinals came to an end yesterday. Tom Perrotta is the senior editor at Tennis Magazine, and he has details of this major upset and the significance of one of sports’ greatest records.

In Sports: Patriots’ Brady Injured, U.S. Open Begins

August 14, 2013Sports

Tom Brady sustained injuries during a pre-season game last Friday. Sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin talks with The Takeaway about the possible decline of Brady and the Patriots, as well as today’s start of the U.S. Open.

A Grand Slam: History at Wimbledon

August 14, 2013Sports

Sports history was made yesterday at Wimbledon as Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in the mens’ final, and Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus for her third Wimbledon title. Joining us is The Takeaway’s sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.

Champions Everywhere! The Sports Agenda

August 14, 2013Sports

The champions of the tennis world ? Venus and Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Andy Roddick ? are shining bright at Wimbledon. To discuss their progress into the finals, we are joined by The Takeaway’s sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.

French Kiss: Tennis Champ Federer Gets His 14th Slam

August 14, 2013Sports

Roger Federer made tennis history yesterday when he won the French Open. Is Federer the best player ever? Harvey Araton, The New York Times sports columnist, lays out the case.