Novak Djokovic Sets New Record with Andy Murray at His Side
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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 […]
Katie Boulter Shows Passion to Fuel Love Affair with Aussie Open
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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 Sizzles When It Matters at Australian Open
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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 […]
Jacob Fearnley Downs Nick Kyrgios at Aussie Open
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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 […]
Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage Score Epic Wins at Australian Open
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Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage have both emerged triumphant from their first-round clashes in Melbourne. And Burrage has the reward of a high-profile contest against Coco Gauff next time out. Draper looked to be on his way to the exit door against Mariano Navone, a fellow 23-year-old from Argentina. Britain’s finest was 2-1 down in […]
Gael Monfils Defies Time to Make ATP History in Auckland
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January 11, 2025
Gael Monfils has been one of the most entertaining players on the planet for decades. His romance with fellow tennis star Elina Svitolina has touched many hearts too. Now he has made history – and marked it with a simple message for someone on the other side of the world. He wrote two loving words […]
Nick Kyrgios Is Wary of Brit Threat Fearnley at Australian Open
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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 […]
Coco Gauff Downs Iga Swiatek to Send Fighting Message for 2025
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January 5, 2025
Coco Gauff reduced Iga Swiatek to tears with a stunning performance at the United Cup. And many are starting to believe the tide is turning when it comes to that particular rivalry. There was a time when Gauff couldn’t beat the Pole, however hard she tried. Coco lost eleven of their first twelve showdowns – […]
Taylor Fritz Opponent Quits in Meltdown as Americans Progress
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January 4, 2025
Taylor Fritz looked suitably astonished after his Czech opponent simply gave up during their crucial United Cup tie. Tomas Machac was unable to control his temper after suffering the crushing disappointment of having apparent victory snatched from him. Fritz admitted it wasn’t the way he wanted to win. But he could hardly feel guilty about […]
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios Light Up Brisbane
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January 1, 2025
Novak Djokovic is having such fun already in Australia that you start to wonder whether he has unleashed a free spirit within himself. Could the greatest of all time have just reinvented himself as fun-loving Novak, hugely loved the world over for his relaxed attitude to the sport he adores? The showmanship of Nick Kyrgios […]