Wimbledon Qualifying
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July 1, 2019
Roehampton, Wimbledon Qualifying Qualifying proved to be a disappointment for the Brits, none of whom came through. Liam Broady lost in a close match to Frenchman Gregoire Barrere and Samantha Murray lost in another close one to Paula Badosa from Spain. Surprisingly, Sabine Lisicki, a previous Wimbledon finalist back in 2013 when she lost to […]
Federer v Nadal Could Be Dream Semi-Final…Venus Plays A 15-Year-Old…
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June 28, 2019
Roger Federer could face Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals after a dream Wimbledon draw was unveiled. But Novak Djokovic must start as tournament favourite. He enjoys a slightly easier projected route to the final than his two biggest rivals. Novak faces a potential banana skin in the very first round on Monday as he takes […]
Federer and Murray Win Wimbledon Warm-Up Titles
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June 25, 2019
The evergreen Roger Federer won his tenth Halle title and the extraordinary Andy Murray won the doubles at Queen’s. Wimbledon Warm-Up begins. Both legends are genuine contenders to lift silverware at Wimbledon, which starts in a week. It is all too perfect, isn’t it? The timing displayed by Federer and Murray has always been exquisite, […]
Is Murray now a genuine Wimbledon contender?
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June 21, 2019
Andy Murray has confirmed his doubles partner for Wimbledon – and he has landed one of the very best. The much-loved Brit will be teaming up with Pierre-Hugues Herbert, a highly successful Frenchman. Murray knows that 28-year-old Herbert has already won everything there is to win when it comes to men’s doubles. And although Andy […]
Will Barty Spark Another Party
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June 20, 2019
WILL BARTY SPARK ANOTHER PARTY? Ashleigh Barty wins Wimbledon. It is not something you have to try too hard to imagine. After all, Barty has done it before – when she was only fifteen years old. Sure, that was the junior singles at Wimbledon back in 2011. But the irrepressible Barty has just won the […]
Time For Thiem To Shine On Grass?
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June 14, 2019
Dominic Thiem is going places He says so himself. You don’t beat Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam semi-final without getting pretty good at what you do. But can Dominic go deep at Wimbledon? Can he make a big impression on the grass this year, at long last? Thiem thinks this could be his time. […]
Rafael Nadal Wins Twelfth Roland Garros
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June 9, 2019
Rafael Nadal made more history at Roland Garros with a record-breaking twelfth Grand Slam title there. Volleys from the tennis gods, an almost telepathic anticipation, unplayable service angles and a refusal to be denied. Rafa had it all. We are used to talking about Nadal’s brutal power and warrior spirit. But this was something more. […]
Ashleigh Barty Wins Roland Garros
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June 8, 2019
Ashleigh Barty is a Grand Slam champion. Howzat! Not bad for someone who left the sport for cricket in 2014 and might never have returned. But the plucky Aussie did return, three years ago, and she has returned better than ever before. Victory in Miami was a firm indication of the improvements she has made […]
Thiem Plays Nadal In Roland Garros Repeat Final
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Dominic Thiem will play Rafael Nadal in a repeat of last year’s Roland Garros final after defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5. Djokovic won’t become the second man to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously on two separate occasions. Not this year, anyway. He hit the heights for certain spells but couldn’t […]
What To Wear To Wimbledon 2020
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June 7, 2019
As Wimbledon fast approaches, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to wear to this sporting event of the summer and it’s a tournament that everyone gets excited about, even The Royals. But what exactly do you wear to watch the tennis? Not only is White the colour that is universally loved, and it […]