Jelena Ostapenko Is Showing Grand Slam Title Potential
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April 22, 2025
Jelena Ostapenko has stunned the world’s best players to take the Stuttgart title with comparative ease. Now the tennis community is wondering whether she can carry that form into this European summer’s Grand Slam events. The little Latvian won the French Open way back in 2017 – but hasn’t claimed a major since. All that […]
Holger Rune Shocks Carlos Alcaraz to Win Barcelona Open
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April 21, 2025
Holger Rune was inspired by Novak Djokovic as he beat Carlos Alcaraz in his own back yard. Rune realised he was trying too hard to hit instant winners after he was broken early in the Barcelona final. Then he recalled that Djokovic defeated Alcaraz on clay at the Paris Olympics by playing the percentages and […]
Jelena Ostapenko Claims Sixth Straight Win Over Iga Swiatek!
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April 19, 2025
Jelena Ostapenko has just beaten Iga Swiatek for an incredible sixth time in succession. The former French Open champion is only ranked 24 in the world. In contrast, Swiatek has been in the top two for what seems like forever. But every time they meet, it’s diminutive Ostapenko who comes out on top – even […]
Carlos Alcaraz Is the New Tennis Prince of Monte Carlo
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April 14, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz is back with a bang after being crowned for the first time in Monte Carlo. The Comeback Kid had already won through twice after losing the first set in Monaco. So it proved once more against Lorenzo Musetti – although this time an injury to the Italian definitely helped the Spaniard’s cause in […]
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage send GB through to BJK Finals
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April 13, 2025
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage secured the vital victory to send Great Britain through to the Billie Jean King Cup finals in September. They defeated Suzan Lamens and Demi Schuurs 6-2, 6-2 to prevail over the Netherlands on clay when it really mattered. And that doubles drama completed a rollercoaster cup run for Boulter over […]
Novak Djokovic Falls Early in Monte Carlo but Alcaraz Survives
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April 10, 2025
Novak Djokovic suspected he wouldn’t last long in Monte Carlo after his huge efforts in Miami. But the nature of his defeat against unseeded Alejandro Tabilo left the world’s greatest ever player feeling depressed. Djokovic can still raise his game for the big tournaments. But it seems he is no longer enjoying life on the […]
Jack Draper Finds His Feet on Monte Carlo Clay in Style
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April 9, 2025
Jack Draper is back in the groove and taking our breath away on clay this time around. The Brit’s 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Marcos Giron only took an hour – and should leave Draper with the firm belief he can produce his best on any surface. Jack Draper is already creating excitement at the All […]
Jessica Pegula Climbs to World Number Three after Charleston
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April 7, 2025
Jessica Pegula is already enjoying a fantastic year on the tennis circuit. Now she has added the Charleston title to her Miami Open final appearance and her triumph in Austin. Jessica Pegula could be right there in the thick of the action at the business end of Wimbledon 2025 too. Three American women feature in […]
Jakub Mensik Downs Novak Djokovic to Win First ATP Tour Title
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March 31, 2025
Jakub Mensik watched one last token of defiance from Novak Djokovic drift wide. The greatest player the world has ever seen had run out of answers in humid Miami. Outgunned by a new rival, who has been around for just nineteen years and 210 days. Young Mensik fell to the floor in the moment of […]
Aryna Sabalenka Defeats Jessica Pegula to Take Miami Crown
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March 30, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka vowed to celebrate with a tequila after winning the Miami Open for the first time. A thumping backhand pass down the line was enough to clinch it in the end. Aryna threw her racquet away in triumph – and raised her hands to the Florida skies. She had defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2, […]