By his own incredibly high standards, 2010 was not a vintage year for 16-time grand slam champion Roger Federer.
Ten things I'd like to see as the 2011 tennis year unfolds:
On the road this week, but back next week with our annual Baggie Awards.
It was one of the great shots of the year. It was the kind of shot that, not so long ago, had the likes of Rod Laver and John McEnroe calling Roger Federer the best they'd ever seen. The Rogers Cup title was on the line, between rainstorms in Toronto on Sunday night, so it couldn't have come at a better time.
Hi, everyone. Two housekeeping notes:
Roger Federer has decided to employ the services of top coach Paul Annacone as he attempts to rediscover his form ahead of the final grand slam of the season, the U.S. Open, in September.
NEW YORK -- Does the greatest tennis player in the world need the help of a coach to get even better?
PARIS -- The French Open is undoubtedly the toughest Grand Slam of the year for me. The clay-court surface is like kryptonite for most Americans.
Paul Annacone, who is trying to revive Tim Henman's career, is joining the Lawn Tennis Association to coach Britain's top men players.