January 20, 2025
Jannik Sinner will face intense heat of a different kind when he takes his next step towards Australian Open glory. He suffered in Monday’s powerful Melbourne sun – but knows a new challenge is just around the corner. The Italian will face “The Demon” – Alex de Minaur – and a passionate Australian crowd on […]
January 19, 2025
Novak Djokovic against Carlos Alcaraz conjures wonderful memories of Wimbledon finals – and makes us long for Centre Court and the European summer. But for now their rivalry is renewed on the other side of the world at the Australian Open quarter-final stage. On paper it should be the reigning Wimbledon champion who emerges victorious […]
January 17, 2025
Jack Draper never seems to do anything the easy way – but it makes for dramatic action every time he plays. His reward for yet another thrilling marathon is a blockbuster showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. Draper actually won the last time they played – on grass at Queen’s. Jack Draper versus Carlos Alcaraz on Centre […]
January 16, 2025
Emma Raducanu scribbled an upbeat “fourth time lucky” on the TV camera as an adoring Melbourne crowd embraced her latest success. Iga Swiatek has denied Emma progress three times before elsewhere. The enigmatic Brit knows the size of the challenge ahead at the Australian Open. The former US Open champion had just defeated America’s Amanda […]
January 15, 2025
Novak Djokovic has beaten Roger Federer yet again. The much-loved Swiss stopped playing a while ago. And so this wasn’t a fresh victory in direct tennis combat. But it must have been satisfying nonetheless. The imperious Serb has now played an incredible 430 Grand Slam matches – surpassing Federer’s open era tally of 429. And […]
January 14, 2025
Katie Boulter just had to win. The occasion demanded that she progress along with three other British women. It would have been embarrassing if she hadn’t. Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart and Emma Raducanu had all reached round two with a winning blend of courage and confidence. It was left to Boulter to complete the quartet. […]
Emma Raducanu produced a stunning psychological comeback to seal victory against a seeded player at the Australian Open. And now we’re faced with the exciting possibility that she could gain momentum in Melbourne. Emma Raducanu is already showing style and determination. We’d love to see more of the same from her later this year at […]
January 13, 2025
Jacob Fearnley silenced the Melbourne crowd with a stunning display against local hero Nick Kyrgios. His 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) victory seemed to leave the Australians in a state of quiet dismay. Fearnley said: ‘Sorry for Nick. I know he was dealing with some stuff but I really enjoyed playing in front of you […]
January 10, 2025
Nick Kyrgios looks set to shake off his abdominal niggles and face a very different threat to his Australian Open campaign. The maverick is back. And that will delight all those who enjoyed his progress to the Wimbledon final in 2022. Nick Kyrgios is pure box office. How we would love to see him go […]
January 28, 2024
Jannik Sinner is the comeback king and proud owner of his first Grand Slam title. He lay flat on his back after a typically explosive forehand down the line sealed glory. What a monumental feat it had been to turn this five-set thriller around. Jannik Sinner may win his second major at Wimbledon 2024 if […]