How Big Is Murray’s Win Over Novak?
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May 16, 2016
Finally, Andy Murray has beaten Novak Djokovic again – and in some style. Coming just before Roland Garros, the timing could hardly be better. And Murray’s serve has rarely looked stronger. The Brit’s 6-3, 6-3 win was emphatic and extraordinary, given that Djokovic had claimed no fewer than twelve of their last thirteen encounters, going […]
Novak Reigns, Murray Splits From Mauresmo
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May 9, 2016
Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak over Andy Murray in a hugely entertaining but ultimately predictable three-set victory in Madrid. And the Brit runner-up promptly split from his coach, Amelie Mauresmo less than twenty-four hours later. Although the two events are not thought to be specifically related, Murray fans who have questioned his self-belief against […]
Lucy Shuker Tour Update: Tennis Stages And Shark Cages!
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May 4, 2016
Tennis Stages and Shark Cages! The Lucy Shuker Blog Twelve inches away from a fifteen-foot Great White shark! Yes, it was a phenomenal experience, and a highlight of my recent time in South Africa, which also included wonderful encounters with white lions, rhino and cheetah…and of course some nail-biting tennis too! The shark dive was […]
Rafa Equals Record In Barcelona
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April 25, 2016
Rafael Nadal’s continued resurgence has left him on the brink of making fresh history, after he equaled the record for clay-court titles in the Open Era with more glory in Barcelona. The superb Spaniard’s 6-4, 7-5 victory over Kei Nishikori in two hours and four minutes means that he has now amassed an extraordinary […]
Wimbledon 2016: Court One Is King Of Cool
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April 18, 2016
No one is going to deny that Wimbledon’s Centre Court is unbeatable for history, tradition and glamour. But if it’s dramatic on-court tension you’re after, Court One is often the place to be. Take a look at Wimbledon 2015 and you’ll see what we mean. Men’s quarter-finals day saw many of the most memorable […]
Is Rafael Nadal Learning From Roger Federer?
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Rafael Nadal’s manner of victory in Monte Carlo raises some interesting questions about his newfound recipe for success. Is he taking a leaf out of Roger Federer’s book and trying to end rallies earlier to preserve energy? Does this new path to glory mean he could be ready for a better run at Wimbledon this […]
Monte Carlo Sprinkles Magic On Men’s Tennis
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April 15, 2016
The Monte Carlo Masters has put the unpredictability back into men’s tennis. The most popular players in the world are back with a bang. Now we just can’t wait for Wimbledon! We love the brilliant Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon Debenture Holders too. But his shock defeat in Monaco has shaken things up in a […]
Is Novak Now Even Greater Than Federer?
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April 4, 2016
Is this evidence that Novak Djokovic is becoming greater than Roger Federer? The Serb’s 6-3, 6-3 triumph over Kei Nishikori, to take the Miami title a record-equalling sixth time, created another stunning landmark. Djokovic has now surpassed the Fed in ATP prize money earned, reaching a mind-boggling total of $98.2 million (£69 million)…and counting. Victoria […]
Azarenka and Djokovic Win Indian Wells
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March 21, 2016
Serena Williams lost her second significant final of 2016, a reverse that might just blow women’s tennis wide open for the rest of the year, including Wimbledon. Victoria Azarenka’s 6-4, 6-4 victory over Williams at Indian Wells was an outcome many experts had predicted for the Australian Open, where Angelique Kerber came through under the […]
Davis Cup 2016: Nishikori Wins British Hearts
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March 7, 2016
Kei Nishikori may have lost his epic five-setter against Andy Murray on Sunday, but he won a place in British hearts with his brave Davis Cup comeback in Birmingham. The king of Asian tennis contributed massively to one of the best matches seen in the UK in recent times – and undoubtedly won some […]