January 18, 2022
Emma Raducanu has demonstrated once more her uncanny ability to bring her very best tennis to the biggest tournaments of all. She defeated former US Open champion Sloane Stephens with awesome power and desire. The pressurised Grand Slam atmosphere seems to suit Raducanu down to the ground! And we’re so delighted for the world’s favourite […]
Andy Murray savoured the moment with every gesture and expression. Palms raised to the sky, eyes closed almost in supplication. A deep run at the Australian Open is what he craves right now. Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel comes next after a well-earned rest. The Brit will fancy his chances but take nothing for granted. It’s […]
January 17, 2022
Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty won comfortably in straight sets on the opening day of the Australian Open. But Britain’s Cameron Norrie fell to hot American Sebastian Korda before he could find a rhythm. Barty had match points to inflict a double bagel on Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko on Rod Laver Arena. But 6-0, 6-1 […]
November 4, 2021
Rafael Nadal is aiming to be fully fit for the Australian Open and take the chance to become the greatest player of all time. It’s wonderful news for the tennis world as the race for that historic top spot hots up. With the participation of Novak Djokovic at the Aussie Open still unclear, Nadal may […]
February 21, 2021
Novak Djokovic cruised to his ninth Australian Open title with a perfect blend of punishing precision and supreme mental strength. What a record. What a player. Djokovic continues to make history and he hasn’t finished yet. He even warned MedvedevĀ later that the Russian might have to wait two more years before he wins his first […]
February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka clinched her fourth Grand Slam title and second Australian Open to underline why most people think she is now the best player in the world. The Hardcourt Queen of Tennis is also the highest-earning sportswoman on the planet. In Melbourne she showed why, with her loveable grit and cool. Everything flows from her […]
February 19, 2021
Daniil Medvedev defeated the jaded Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up a fascinating Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic. And the psychological battle between Medvedev and Djokovic has already begun. It was a shame for Tsitsipas and his legion of fans that he didn’t have enough left in the tank to cope with the Russian. Apart […]
February 18, 2021
Novak Djokovic is one match away from yet more Australian Open glory. Either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas will stand in his way in what promises to be a spectacular final. Novak beat the stunning qualifier and world number 114 Aslan Karatsev 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Crucially he didn’t make the mistake of underestimating the Russian […]
Naomi Osaka negotiated a nervous match against Serena Williams to reach the showpiece in Melbourne. As she left the stage, Serena took a while to wave to the crowd, her other hand on her heart. It suggested farewell to this particular venue, where she began playing way back in 1998. Asked to explain her gesture, […]
February 17, 2021
Stefanos Tsitsipas is finally fulfilling his potential and that’s fantastic news for Wimbledon 2021. The statuesque Greek defeated the great Rafael Nadal 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 7-5. The turnaround was extraordinary. Now Stef plays the dangerous Daniil Medvedev, who hasn’t lost in nineteen matches. Whatever happens in that key semi-final, you sense there could […]