It’s Kyrgios v Dimitrov and Sharapova v Kerber in Melbourne
Australian Open
January 19, 2018
Home favourite Nick Kyrgios continues to light up the Australian Open after he defeated his boyhood hero, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. If he can beat Grigor Dimitrov, the number three seed, then Kyrgios might even start to believe that he can go all the way. Tsonga didn’t go down without a fight in their evening match. But […]
Muguruza, Konta and Wawrinka Crash Out…Monfils Defeated By The Heat!
Australian Open
January 18, 2018
Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza, British ninth seed Johanna Konta and former Aussie Open champion Stan Wawrinka have all tumbled out early Down Under. Meanwhile, Gael Monfils wilted in the brutal Melbourne heat against the might of a resurgent Novak Djokovic. Seventh seed David Goffin was also beaten as the surprises kept coming. The action remained red-hot as […]
Tsonga Hits Back To Set Up Kyrgios Showdown
Australian Open
January 17, 2018
France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hasn’t always been known for his comebacks. When he’s good, he’s very good. When he’s off his game, he can sometimes look half-hearted. But what Tsonga produced against young sensation Denis Shapovalov will live long in the memory. DECIDER And, sorry as we are to see one of the most exciting newcomers […]
Federer Off To Flyer, Novak Faces Monfils
Australian Open
January 16, 2018
Roger Federer eased past ex-Brit Aljaz Bedene, and then skilfully deflected some pressure as tournament favourite. Just for a change, all eyes won’t necessarily be on the immaculate Federer in the second round anyway. Because Novak Djokovic faces a mouth-watering test of his elbow and all-round fitness against the enigmatic and highly entertaining Gael Monfils. FEROCITY […]
Australian Open Day 1: Kyle Edmund Thrives Among Early Upsets
Australian Open
January 15, 2018
Britain’s Kyle Edmund clenched his fist in triumph at the Australian Open, still gritting his teeth, just as he had done at key moments all match long. You needed a certain nerve to come from behind twice and pull off this impressive result. Edmund showed that he is developing a psychological strength to go with his natural power. And now […]
Can Federer Follow The Women? Or Will Nadal Spell Double Trouble at the Australian Open?
Australian Open
January 12, 2018
When Roger Federer defends his Australian Open title, he will bid to become only the fourth player of all time to win twenty or more Grand Slam singles crowns. The other three are all women – Margaret Court (24), Serena Williams (23), and Steffi Graf (22). But Rafael Nadal, will be out to stop him. Rafa is […]