Britain's doubles insurance policy pays off again
GB's Davis Cup return to the Finals wasn't luck — it was built on the best doubles pairing in the world.
Tournaments
Draws, upsets, and the matches worth staying up for.
Court speed varies more within a surface than between surfaces
Hard courts are not one thing. The difference between two hard-court events can exceed the gap to clay.
Best of five is a different sport, and the numbers prove it
The longer format suppresses upsets, rewards fitness, and changes what a break of serve is worth.