Tennis giants Roger Federer and Pete Sampras will be facing off for the first time ever in the U.S. Inspired by the rare event, presented by Men's Vogue, we give you the biggest battles in sports history.
Jimmy Connors was perhaps America's greatest tennis player ever, and the world's fiercest competitor. Now he's coaching Andy Roddick. What's Jimbo have to say about it all?
The author (On Being John McEnroe) and Observer correspondent speaks with mensvogue.com about Roger Federer's mental toughness, his rivalry with Tiger Woods, and why Dubai — Federer's home when he's not on tour — might be a great place for pro athletes to live, but resembles nothing so much as a very large hotel lounge.
For a year he was the Job of all sports: He broke his neck on court, lost his father, and dropped off the radar. Now James Blake is America's best hope, and he's leading the charge at the U.S. Open.
A year after getting in as a wild card, James Blake entered the 2006 U.S. Open as the highest-ranked American in singles, man or woman. He speaks with Men's Vogue about why the 2006 U.S. Open is different, and what he thinks about the possibility of facing Roger Federer in the quarterfinals.