The former No. 2 from Russia faces significant challenges in her comeback but has shown the courage to master them.
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Sloane Stephens joined Serena Williams in the second week of the Australian Open, while Donald Young fell short.
The second-ranked American man and second-ranked American woman met different fates at the Australian Open.
While the top American man went down, some of his compatriots made promising statements.
Madison Keys and Sam Querrey ranked among the Americans who gritted out victories as main-draw play began.
Nearly half a century later, only one man in the Open era has completed a calendar Grand Slam.
The third-ranked American man recorded his highest ranking and best career result at a major by refining his playing style.
After profiling the 2013 campaigns of Serena Williams, John Isner, Sloane Stephens, and Sam Querrey, Mike Holder continues his off-season series of American retrospectives with a look at a more surprising talent who emerged this year.
The second-ranked American man struggled through a disappointing season in 2013
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