A first-time champion in Bogota, Caroline Garcia has risen near the edge of the top 50.
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Stanislas Wawrinka has emerged a plausible rival for the ATP contenders Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray.
The Czech world No. 5, a former Wimbledon finalist, may have more chances as the dominance of the ATP Big Four wanes.
Two epic battles in 2014 have treated WTA fans to the contrasting tennis styles of Camila Giorgi and Alize Cornet.
John Isner, Jack Sock, and other American men will spend the next two months playing tennis on their least productive surface.
Weapons such as defensive slides, kick serves, topspin forehands, and drop shots will appear more often over the next two months.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova are the familiar suspects. Who can rise to challenge them on clay?
The Swiss star took a wildcard into the first clay Masters 1000 tournament, which offers him a chance to build momentum.
Two-time major champion Andy Murray never has reached an ATP final on clay despite strengths that should shine on the surface.
Beyond John Isner at the U. S. Clay Court Championships in Houston are Steve Johnson, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, and Donald Young.
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