Being an icon brings with it many situations that Rafael Nadal may not be able to cure and conquer before getting deeper into this 2023 season.

Accomplishing a maiden Slam title will never be forgotten for Aryna Sabalenka. She'll continue to sharpen her game, leaving opponents astonished by her results.

Jelena Ostapenko knew the right recipe to torment the teen phenom and gain success on the Margaret Court Arena.

When you're the youngest on the tour's top 10 and at the seson's first yearly Slam, you have to stay true to form. Coco Gauff did that with style and grace

The breaking point was when she had to communicate with the French Open press. Naomi Osaka's issue of overbearing media conferences proved harmful to her mental well being. She may have to rethink what tournaments are to her advantage.

The season's underway and most want to play warm up events to prepare for the Australian Open. But Camila Giorgi may play out her chances in a different court if judges can prove her intentions were deliberate and shady.

Doing well in one match is a beginning, but having consistent success sometimes can be every players' nightmare. Madison Keys has experienced the good, bad and ugly. Learning and applying good strategies is her major goal.

Elevating one's game takes a change in preparation and performance. Sloane Stephens thinks hope she's found the dimension and will use it well in the coming season

Some players may relax in a match and lose to missed opportunities. Ons Jabeur finds fun in making good when facing tough matches head on. She had success doing it her way at Abu Dhabi.

When a player has a great performance year, the next season may consist of lots of confidence and concern if success will follow again. Iga Swiatek mostly will face both dilemmas, hoping each will balance out nicely.

No one knows how soon a player will come into their peak. Felix Auger-Aliassime has definitely elevated his game and should continue his success into the 2023 season

Some say you're only as good as your last stance. Naomi Osaka hasn't played a tournament in over three months. Opponents are getting tougher and the tennis community is getting impatient on her return.

The young Spaniard has defeated two tennis' icons. But Carlos Alcaraz may have to dig deeper to succeed in a tough next season.

Players reach a point where maintaining consistently good performances start to get difficult. Rafael Nadal isn't different and his struggles are like everyone else.

Everyone anticipated the WTA Finals, but Coco Gauff never thought she would strike out in the round robin tournament.

After holding it together for six months, Caroline Garcia knew she'd have to let loose and fly to win the WTA Finals and that's just what she did.

Being a parent everyone says changes things. But Rafael Nadal's decision to continue playing may not only come down to his being a father.

Injuries and not doing well in tournaments are tough to handle. Simona Halep is facing a stronger tangible and that is proving she's innocent after receiving a positive drug result.

Aryna Sabalenka's desire to do a personal racy photoshoot has led fans and the tennis community into a zone they might have never thought she had.

At times home court advantage works in a player's favor. It was for Brandon Nakashima to help win his first title.

Despite being 17, this Czech teen is making her mark on players and showing her presence over the WTA regime.

Leaving it all out there on court is what every tennis player wants to do resulting for a winning match or tournament. Does rank really matter?

Being outnumbered by opponents' with years of experience, Coco Gauff knows her bucket list is always full.

The retirement of one, doesn't have to be the finish of another. Serena and Venus could pull a few wonders before the Open is through

Timing and the right combination of strategies can work wonders. Caroline Garcia has found this out and wants to continue her winning ways again

Nothing should be taken for granted as Simona Halep is proof when a tough draw is thrown at her and she brings it on

Pulling out some tricks and staying focused wins close matches. Paula Badosa did exactly that on grabbing the victory when she was down and almost out of the match.

The ability to win over opponents is difficult enough. But doing so through pain and injury as Rafael Nadal has done can be overbearing. The idea of a full and complete recovery may be in question.

Going deep in a slam was just a dream for the Tunisian, not accustomed to getting past the third round. Ons Jabeur's bucket list is more realistic and satisfying as the tour goes on. o getting

Things had to change but for Iga Swiatek it wasn't really how, but when and where.