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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
January 23, 2025
Madison Keys will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final after she edged one of the greatest Grand Slam matches in recent memory. The brave American saved match point and played lights-out tennis to prevail 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) against hot favourite Iga Swiatek. A smiling Madison Keys said: ‘That match was such a […]
January 21, 2025
Novak Djokovic continues to amaze us all. He hugged Andy Murray at the end of something almost unbelievable. The greatest of all time still has a superhuman touch – and a fiendish ability to turn the tables. Most of us thought he had to win the first set to stand a chance against Carlos Alcaraz […]
January 20, 2025
Jannik Sinner will face intense heat of a different kind when he takes his next step towards Australian Open glory. He suffered in Monday’s powerful Melbourne sun – but knows a new challenge is just around the corner. The Italian will face “The Demon” – Alex de Minaur – and a passionate Australian crowd on […]
January 19, 2025
Novak Djokovic against Carlos Alcaraz conjures wonderful memories of Wimbledon finals – and makes us long for Centre Court and the European summer. But for now their rivalry is renewed on the other side of the world at the Australian Open quarter-final stage. On paper it should be the reigning Wimbledon champion who emerges victorious […]
January 18, 2025
Gael Monfils brought such effortless brilliance down on Taylor Fritz that no one could quite believe what they were seeing in Melbourne. The American fourth seed certainly couldn’t understand what was happening. He played well and yet was made to look like a novice. The phenomenal level he encountered in a man casually enjoying his […]
January 17, 2025
Jack Draper never seems to do anything the easy way – but it makes for dramatic action every time he plays. His reward for yet another thrilling marathon is a blockbuster showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. Draper actually won the last time they played – on grass at Queen’s. Jack Draper versus Carlos Alcaraz on Centre […]