Learner Tien Is America’s New Star after Latest Giant-Killing
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February 27, 2025
Learner Tien has just downed world number two Alexander Zverev in Mexico. Previously he shocked Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open. It’s still only February. But the American teenager is making us think a new star has been born onto the tennis planet. And in England we’re already wondering how he will perform on grass. […]
Jack Draper Reaches Prestigious Qatar Open Final with New Win
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February 22, 2025
Jack Draper displayed extraordinary agility and determination to reach Saturday’s final in Doha. Seemingly impossible dashes to the net to defy ominous drop shots were coupled with phenomenal serving. The Londoner could do no wrong once he really got started. Make no mistake, his unsmiling opponent, Jiri Lehecka wanted this victory equally badly – and […]
Jack Draper Outlasts Alcaraz and Djokovic with Qatar Run
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February 21, 2025
Jack Draper hasn’t been in this situation too many times before in his promising young career. The exciting Brit has reached the semi-finals of the Qatar Open whilst Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have fallen by the wayside. When you outlast reigning and previous Wimbledon champions, you know you’re doing something right. Jack Draper must […]
Amanda Anisimova Shows American Strength with Doha Win
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February 17, 2025
Amanda Anisimova has completed the most extraordinary turnaround in her personal fortunes. And in doing so, she has reminded us how much strength in depth American tennis enjoys. The exploits of Australian Open champion Madison Keys, superstar Coco Gauff and their compatriot Jessica Pegula were already getting American fans excited. Now Anisimova has become a […]
Valentine’s Day Reminds us of Love Games in the Tennis World
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February 14, 2025
Valentine’s Day is a great time to remind ourselves how many successful romances there have been in the tennis world of late. And most stars involved in the love games don’t seem to have been unduly distracted at all! In fact love games off court seem to have led to love games on court – […]
Denis Shapovalov Is Shock Dallas Winner – and Alcaraz Triumphs
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February 10, 2025
Denis Shapovalov swiped away his final winner with a dismissive nonchalance – and fell to the floor at the net. It was a joyful way of reflecting momentarily on his unlikely triumph. And the Canadian’s astonishing week in Dallas makes us wonder what he could achieve in England this summer. Shapovalov had just beaten world […]
Madison Keys and Alexander Zverev: a Tale of Two Minds
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February 3, 2025
Madison Keys and Alexander Zverev cried very different tears after their respective finals at the Australian Open. And the contrasting fortunes of these two players illustrate perfectly what a beautifully psychological sport tennis is. Madison Keys and her scintillating game was the highlight of the Australian Open – and we can’t wait to see her […]
Jannik Sinner Defends His Australian Title in Stunning Style
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January 26, 2025
Jannik Sinner gave a masterclass in ruthless precision, almost supernatural anticipation and simply dazzling movement. It would have taken the bravest of men to turn the tide as the favourite romped to a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena. Jannik Sinner will leave us in awe once more as he bids to […]
Madison Keys Beats Sabalenka to Win Australian Open Title!
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January 25, 2025
Madison Keys kissed her husband and melted into floods of tears. The fairy-tale Australian Open victory charge was complete. She said: ‘To win my very first Grand Slam in Australia means the absolute world to me. Thank you to my team. This is where I’m going to cry. I have wanted this for so long. […]
Novak Djokovic Retires to Angry Jeers after a Set against Zverev
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January 24, 2025
Novak Djokovic ploughed a simple smash into the net and promptly called it a day. The handshake with Sascha Zverev caused dismay and then irritation among some unforgiving Australian fans. The misdirected shot had handed Zverev an unremarkable first set on a tie-break. It felt like the beginning. But it was the end. Novak said […]