How Far Can Alexander Zverev Go?
Locker Room
September 9, 2020
It has been a strange fortnight for Alexander Zverev. One minute he’s losing to Andy Murray at Flushing Meadows, the next minute he has reached a Grand Slam semi-final at the same venue. He could go further, too, after hitting back to beat Borna Coric. As Sascha said: ‘I don’t want to stop here. We’ll […]
Can Anyone Stop Dominic Thiem?
Locker Room
September 8, 2020
Dominic Thiem didn’t allow the showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime to become the explosive epic we anticipated. The Austrian was just too good. He confessed to pre-match nerves because he knew he was playing an amazing opponent. And Thiem struggled for early composure, even when he looked to have the first set in the bag. But […]
Novak Djokovic Defaulted From US Open
Locker Room
September 6, 2020
Novak Djokovic has been defaulted for accidentally hitting a line judge with a ball at the US Open. It means a brand new Grand Slam champion is guaranteed at Flushing Meadows this year. Whilst the controversy creates a fascinating moment in men’s tennis, there is only a sense of trauma for Djokovic and above all his […]
Thiem v Felix: Prepare For Fireworks!
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Dominic Thiem will need all his brilliance to tame Felix Auger-Aliassime in New York. The young Canadian is absolutely rampant at Flushing Meadows so far. Thiem is looking no less impressive. What a match-up! What a delicious US Open this is turning into! It just makes us look forward to Wimbledon 2021 even more! New […]
Can Serena Williams Win The US Open?
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Whisper it softly, but Serena Williams really has a very good chance to fulfil her dream this time. That historic, record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title beckons at Flushing Meadows if she can keep hitting the heights. Imagine if Serena then became the undisputed greatest of all time by winning Wimbledon 2021 too? How we would […]
Brits Bow Out But Zverev Marches On
Locker Room
September 5, 2020
Alexander Zverev may be starting to think that being knocked out of the previous tournament by Andy Murray wasn’t such a bad idea after all. The British favourite gave Zverev a wake-up call in the Western and Southern Open at the same venue last week. The statuesque “Sascha” still isn’t quite firing on all cylinders. […]
Was Murray Defeated By The New Superstar Of Tennis?
Locker Room
September 4, 2020
Andy Murray still feels incredibly positive about his Grand Slam future, despite crashing out to Felix Auger-Aliassime. In fact Andy seems to agree with what we have been saying about him recently. Next summer’s Championships at Wimbledon are where he could really shine! We asked an interesting question: if Murray can win a five-set thriller […]
Victorious Djokovic Praises Edmund And Murray
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September 3, 2020
Novak Djokovic praised ‘fantastic’ Kyle Edmund and ‘champion’ Andy Murray after another impressive day for the Brits at the US Open. Cameron Norrie flew under the Djokovic radar as he broke into new territory. But Norrie won’t mind that too much after reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. Meanwhile […]
Marathon Man Murray Defies Time In US Open Epic
Locker Room
September 1, 2020
Andy Murray certainly did it the hard way. And his first-round thriller made for some epic entertainment. We were well into the fifth hour before he finally prevailed. It just made this stunning victory even sweeter. Murray was two sets down to Yoshihito Nishioka. He had to save a match point too. Then, to use […]
Next Stop New York For Lucy Shuker!
Locker Room
At WDH we are always proud to be associated with Paralympian tennis star Lucy Shuker. Here’s her take on the US Open challenge ahead and much more. Shuker on the decision to go to New York. ‘It’s strange to have mixed feelings about going off to play in a Wheelchair Tennis Grand Slam in New […]