Roland Garros Day 2: Wawrinka and Muguruza Survive Big Scares
Match Reviews
May 23, 2016
Sometimes you just have to tough it out and hope your best tennis comes later. That’s what happened to Stan Wawrinka and Garbine Muguruza on Day Two of Roland Garros. They flirted with the exit door. But it wasn’t time to leave. Defending champion Wawrinka looked distinctly vulnerable against the dangerous Czech, Lukas Rosol, […]
Roland Garros Day 1: Nishikori Must Wait, Kyrgios Erupts
Match Reviews
May 22, 2016
Kei Nishikori’s opening match against Simone Bolelli was suspended before the Japanese star could finish the job. That made for a complicated start to the Asian hero’s Roland Garros campaign. Rain made for a tricky first day at the French Open. Nishikori seemed to sense that opportunities for continuous play might be few and far […]
Who Will Win Roland Garros This Year?
Match Reviews
May 20, 2016
On the face of it, Roland Garros 2016 should be all about Novak Djokovic completing his Career Slam. But it isn’t that simple any more. For a start, the resurgent Rafael Nadal is in Novak’s half of the draw. So the Serb could face a bruising semi-final challenge from the former King of Clay […]
Federer Saving Himself For Wimbledon
Match Reviews
Roger Federer has indicated that he is saving himself for Wimbledon by pulling out of Roland Garros. His decision to miss the French Open – the first Grand Slam this century that Federer hasn’t played – seems to say as much about his love for Wimbledon as anything else. GRASS COURT SEASON Federer explained the […]
How Big Is Murray’s Win Over Novak?
Match Reviews
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
Match Reviews
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 […]
Rafa Equals Record In Barcelona
Match Reviews
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 […]
Is Rafael Nadal Learning From Roger Federer?
Match Reviews
April 18, 2016
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
Match Reviews
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 […]