The former world No. 1 steps into the new year free of expectations, pressure and stereotypes, as explained in her cover story.

The former world No. 3 added the 2001 Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic's former coach to her team in November.

While in New York for the Garden Cup, the world No. 3 put on his proverbial Santa hat. The task: come up with gift ideas for Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Read More: The best tennis ...

We rolled the tape, and this week, TENNIS.com counted down some of the best ATP matches of the past year (after counting down our WTA picks last week). We're starting our countdown with five underdogs ...

Tuesday, Dec. 17 ESPN — Florida vs. North Carolina, Charlotte, N.C. PEACOCK — Valparaiso at Ohio St. FS1 — Seton Hall vs. LSU, Uncasville, Conn. FS1 — Iowa St. vs. UConn, Uncasville, Conn.