Speaking at the Statoil Masters earlier this week, outspoken legend John McEnroe ripped into the current state of doubles on the tennis circuit, calling for the discipline to be abolished!

“Why we are even playing doubles at this point is a mystery to me,” McEnroe told the Telegraph. “I love doubles but I don’t even recognise what this is. … They play an inch from the net. It is like …

Roger Federer livened up an otherwise dead period in pro tennis yesterday by taking to twitter for another comedic round of #AskRF. In its short history, #AskRF has already become a big hit on the social networking site as fans from across the world ask Roger an assortment of questions and comments, hoping the Swiss provides a rare, cherished response.

Taking a break from training, Federer spent about two hours, responding …

In an interview last week with sponsor Credit Suisse, Roger Federer talked about the disappointing season that was and what the future holds in 2014.

Commenting on his injury-addled past year, Federer summed it up saying, “It was a very difficult year. It may have begun well with the semi-final in Australia, and it ended well. But it would be better to forget the months from March to October.

“Sometimes, I …

Roger Federer is back on the courts following a mid-November family vacation in the Maldives. The 32-year-old who’s become an avid tweeter since joining the social media service in May, tweeted a photo of his drive to the courts on Friday.

On my to the #tennis, this red light better get green soon! #lovedriving #green http://t.co/UITYo8cLEc

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 29, 2013…

Fifteen months after a shoulder injury, former World No. 2 Vera Zvonareva is close to returning to the WTA Tour.

The 29-year-old who had surgery on that shoulder, hasn’t played since the 2012 London Olympics. While an official comeback date hasn’t been confirmed, she is hopeful to play the Shenzhen tournament the first week of the year.

Thanksgiving practice! Thank you to my team: Julian, Scott, Nikita and Alessandro for

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According to Swiss news agency Blick, Rafael Nadal collected close to $10 million dollars for playing a one week exhibition circuit down in South America last month.

Nadal’s South American series took him to Lima, Peru (v. Ferrer), Chile (v. Djokovic) and Buenos Aires (v. Nalbanian, v. Djokovic).

Nadal’s $10M haul for playing four matches compares very favorably to what he earned by playing in 82 matches and winning 10 titles …

Spanish sports newspaper Marca is reporting that Rafael Nadal will play Miami next season. Nadal, a 3-time finalist there, missed the tournament last year to rest his knees after a title run at Indian Wells.

According to Marca, Nadal will also not return to Vina del Mar, but could still play in Buenos Aires and/or the Acapulco hard court stop. Deals are still being worked out at both events. Rafa …

If you are a Rafael Nadal fan you’re probably not going to like this post. First, a hearty congratulations to the Spaniard for his remarkable return to No. 1. Last February you could have easily made the case that there was a greater chance he’d be out of the Top 5 before reaching the No. 1 ranking (or even No. 2).

Based on the severity, or what appeared to be …

Upon returning to Spain following a 2-week exhibition circuit, Rafael Nadal was honored by media outlet Marca with their “Legend Award” in Madrid Tuesday night.

Selected by readers, the award crowns Nadal as the greatest Spanish athlete of all-time.

“I would like to thank everyone behind me and all those who aren’t here tonight because as well as tennis, I’m mad about sport in general,” Nadal said. “I have had some unforgettable …

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic concluded their South American series in Buenos Aires on Sunday. After Djokovic won last week in Chile, this time it was Rafa coming out ahead 64, 75.

But the score was secondary to the on and off court shenanigans the two rivals were up to over the weekend in Argentina.

Here are some of the highlights:…

A very successful 2013 season ended two Mondays ago for Rafael Nadal, but reading this site, you wouldn’t know it. Rafa’s been anything but in restful, relaxing, recovery mode.

Nadal has long been among the outspoken leaders complaining that the tennis calender is just too long.

Now with the season done and dusted, the same top stars including Nadal who belly-ached, continue to travel the globe, putting their body at …

As part of their South American exo tour, the top two in tennis, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, brought their rivalry to the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina yesterday.

I've just been in one of the most spectacular places that I've never seen before the #PertoMoreno ! Really amazing! pic.twitter.com/IWNkckFioQ

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 22, 2013

This little mini-tennis event called “Tennis in the …

Two top 20 players on the women’s tour have announced coaching changes this week. Former No. 1 Maria Sharapova has tabbed former Dutch player and Adidas coach Sven Groeneveld to become her new coach.

“I’m happy to announce my official partnership with Sven Groeneveld,” Sharapova posted on Facebook. “We’ve been working together since I got back on the court and after seeing him on the opposing side for so many years, …

With the exhibition season in full swing, the top two players in tennis, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, are both in South American this week for a special exhibition series.

Yesterday in Santiago, Chile, in honor of former Olympic hold medalist Nicolas Massu’s retirement, Djokovic defeated Nadal 7-6, 6-4.

The pair, who have met 39 times with Nadal leading 22-17, will play again Sunday in Buenos Aires, Argentina in recognition of David …

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has returned to practice. The 26-year-old missed the last two months of the tennis season, including the London Finals, to recover from back surgery in September, but began practicing yesterday in his second home of Miami.

“Sun is shining, back on the courts, today is a good day… — at Crandon Park Tennis Center,” Murray wrote on Facebook.

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