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<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev have a lot in common, though in different dimensions of tennis. Tiafoe is a skilled player with a huge forehand and an inconsistent, but capable, serve. Zverev is consistently great on serve, but without the seeming capability of winning a Grand Slam. –> Frances Tiafoe and Alexander…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: Naomi Osaka was once at the top of the WTA, ranked No. 1 and the winner of four Grand Slam titles. She appeared ready to take the mantle that Serena Williams held onto for so many years and keeping it. That seems like ages ago, and now Aryna Sabalenka is queen. –>…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: Alexander Zverev might not yet be capable of winning a Grand Slam, but when he is playing his best, as he was in the second round of 2026 Indian Wells against Matteo Berrettini, he is almost unbeatable for any player on the ATP tour not named Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, or Carlos…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: The research is clear. Andre Agassi should have worn blue more often. –> The research is clear. Andre Agassi should have worn blue more often. <!–qv q:id=6q q:key=vcaa: Agassi was equally famous in the early 1990s for winning a few Grand Slam titles and for his colorful, tradition-busting Nike outfits. –> Agassi…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: The 2026 Indian Wells Open begins on Wednesday, and a lot of players have already withdrawn from the event. The positive part is that only one is a top-10-ranked player on either the ATP or WTA. In other words, Jannik Sinner might still play Carlos Alcaraz in the men's final. –> The…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: What flaws hide in the depths of Novak Djokovic's tennis game? The 24-time Grand Slam winner, and one of the best to ever dot it, has very few weaknesses, if any at all. And if he does, they sure don't show themselves that often. In fact, the Serbian is generally considered to…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: The last professional tournament that Serena Williams played in was the 2022 US Open. In other words, she hasn't been forced to play at an extremely high level in three and a half years. Taking any time off from the sport can make for a difficult return, but time makes everything more…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: If a key reason a professional tennis player participates in the sport is to try to make a lot of money, Emma Raducanu is a huge success. The issue is that she succeeds even while not accomplishing much on the court. Many might ask why. –> If a key reason a professional…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: Tennis has been looking at a world where the ATP could be dominated by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for the foreseeable future. While those players are certainly good enough to be generational elites, only having two historically fantastic players can lead to a glaring issue. –> Tennis has been looking at…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: Carlos Alcaraz might not lose this year. Of course, he probably will, but he hasn't yet. After winning the Australian Open for the first time, he is through to the quarterfinals at the Qatar Open. He hasn't truly been challenged yet at the event, and he might not be until he likely…