KRISTEN’S KOURT: Kvitova Can’t Pass the Kirilenko Test By Kristen Tracy
There are two things I like about Maria Kirilenko and Petra Kvitova. One, is that you hardly ever hear that menacing screech that seems to naturally emanate from every other WTA player every time...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: The Day That Barely Was
Wednesday at the BNP Paribas Open went into the wee hours of Thursday morning, but fans found themselves more than satisfied with the amount of tennis they were able to see. Today's fans weren't so...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: World’s Greatest Rivalry Continues, But Lacks Excitement
The hype surrounding the potential quarterfinal match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open began the day the main draw was released. For two weeks, fans hoped and...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Djokovic Decimates Tsonga, Murray Misfires Against Del Potro
It only took Novak Djokovic 54 minutes to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and secure a spot in the 2013 BNP Paribas Open semifinals. The match was over almost as quickly as it began and the Serbian found...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Men’s BNP Paribas Open Final Preview
If there was any doubt going into the 2013 BNP Paribas Open about how Rafael Nadal's knee would handle the hard courts, all of that should now be gone. In his fourth tournament back after a seven month...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Serena Reclaims No. 1 With Miami Win
Serena Williams added career singles title number 48 to her collection today, with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 win over Maria Sharapova in the Sony Open final from Miami. The win gives her four more titles than...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Murray Passes Mental Test to Win 2nd Miami Title
It was a win for the man from Great Britain today at Crandon Park. It wasn't a pretty win (it was actually very ugly), but it was a win. A score of 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(1) would normally suggest a thrilling...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Querrey Saves Team USA on Day 1 of Davis Cup
Andy Roddick was known for his brilliance in Davis Cup and his ability to act as a closer when his team needed him. Today, in front of 8,115 people in Boise, Idaho Sam Querrey proved that he is the...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Bryans Unable to Win Crucial Doubles Match on Day 2
This hasn't been the best year for Bob and Mike Bryan in Davis Cup competition. Their loss in Jacksonville, FL against Brazil was hard enough. But today, they went down for the second time this year in...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Djokovic Sends Serbia Through Despite Injury
Team USA will have to wait at least another year before getting the chance to play for another Davis Cup title. The American team was eliminated in the World Group quarterfinals today after Novak...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Isner Captures Men’s Clay Court Championship Title
Not since Andy Roddick reached every final of the Men's Clay Court Championship between 2001 and 2005 has an American made an appearance in consecutive finals in Houston. After a vengeful win against...
View ArticleKRISTEN’S KOURT: Nadal Continues Stellar Comeback in Barcelona
At this point in the season, there should be no question as to Rafael Nadal's ability to play following a severe knee injury that took him off the tour for over 7 months. He has made the final in each...
View ArticleWelcome to Kristen’s Kourt!
After a little over a year of writing for the amazing 10sballs.com website, I am so proud and honored to have my own featured column! Kristen's Kourt won't just be a "news" column; it will be a mixture...
View ArticleCan Federer Ever Regain His Dominant Status?
By Kristen Tracy When Roger Federer suffered a shocking second round loss in Madrid last week, many wondered if all that time he took off after Indian Wells actually did more harm than good. Was this...
View ArticleGreetings From Paris! By Kristen Tracy
To most of the world, Paris is the City of Lights, the City of Love. But to tennis fans, the French capitol is best known for two words: Roland Garros. And while the weather hasn't been the most...
View ArticleThe Always Debatable Fifth Set Tiebreak
It's an issue that comes up at every single slam. Should the four major have a tiebreak in the fifth set or not? It becomes even more prominent when a match like the Isner/Haas one at the French open...
View ArticleCan Rafa Make It 9? – By: Kristen’s Kourt
Everyone knows the chances of David Ferrer beating Rafael Nadal in the French Open men's final tomorrow are slim to none. Actually, there is no chance. Might as well hand Rafa the trophy now and save...
View ArticleGoogle Glass Makes Wimbledon Debut
Bethanie Mattek-Sands has always been known for being one of the "brighter" players on the WTA tour. She has been the first in setting many trends (good and bad) both off and on the tennis court. But...
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Wimbledon Picks: Women’s Singles By Kristen Tracy
Below you will find my completed draw for the women's portion of the tournament. I may be one of few who doesn't think Serena Williams will walk away a champion. Truth is she's playing spectacularly....
View ArticleTo Be or Not To Be: The 5th Set Tiebreak
By: Kristen Tracy John Isner may be out of play at this year's championships at Wimbledon, but his name is still a big presence on the grounds - more specifically on and around Court 18. You know...
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