Gustavo Kuerten News

Roger Federer 's latest struggle against Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open finals was a microcosm of eight frustrating years of French Open futility against his Spanish nemesis.

The most imaginative tennis writer I've ever come across, Rex Bellamy, was enamored with the French Open and its flamboyant cast of characters.

The USTA announced the line-up for the Tallahassee Tennis Challenger set for April 27-May 4, including a slew of up-and-coming Americans headlined by Ryan Harrison, Jack Sock, Steve Johnson, defending champion Tim Smyczek and 2011 winner Donald Young.

While Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer saw the birth of their rivalry on French Open red clay, t ennis fans often wonder how they would match up against other clay-court champions of the past.

Andy Murray watches all of the recent success by players in their 30s and likes what he sees.