Djokovic Downed By Wawrinka, Konta Storms Through To Quarters
Match Reviews
September 2, 2019
Defending champion Novak Djokovic was undone by the power of Stan Wawrinka and a nagging shoulder injury. Illogically, the world had pretty much written off the chances of Wawrinka – a player who loves the big-time. The 34-year-old is like a coiled spring with frightening energy yet to be unleashed. Wawrinka’s quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev […]
Brits On Fire But Wimbledon Champion Halep Is Out
Match Reviews
August 30, 2019
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep was the author of her own downfall in New York. But we saw storming performances from Dan Evans, Jo Konta and Coco Gauff set up some mouthwatering clashes for the next round. Evans will face Roger Federer. And 15-year-old Gauff takes on the mighty Naomi Osaka next. Meanwhile, Konta will aim […]
Comeback Kid Coco Thrills Again As Men’s Seeds Fall At US Open
Match Reviews
August 28, 2019
Only weeks after her Centre Court heroics against Polona Hercog, the amazing Coco Gauff is at it again. Still only fifteen-and-a-half, still refusing to be beaten when all looks lost. Still putting her proud parents through all kinds of psychol0gical and emotional gymnastics on her way to a typically gutsy victory. Coco didn’t need to […]
Serena Thrashes Sharapova, Federer Survives Scare
Match Reviews
August 27, 2019
Serena Williams didn’t allow her recent back problems to stop her from doing what she loves best on a tennis court – soundly beating Maria Sharapova. At least that is what Serena appears to enjoy most – apart from winning Grand Slams, of course. You don’t win nineteen times in a row against a quality […]
Murray To Skip US Open As Comeback Continues
Match Reviews
August 13, 2019
Andy Murray has wisely decided not to play singles at the US Open. His comeback will continue away from the five-set format for now. He will still enjoy Flushing Meadows as a doubles player though, just as he did Wimbledon. But the two-time Wimbledon champion will look to gain singles momentum elsewhere and more gradually. […]
Andy Murray To Play Singles In Cincinnati
Match Reviews
August 9, 2019
Andy Murray is back – and we are not talking doubles. Against all odds, the Scot has announced that he will play singles at Cincinnati. Accompanied by a fist-pumping, passionate battle cry of a Murray photo, Andy said on social media: ‘That feeling when you accept a wild card to play singles in Cinci. #Let’sDoThis […]
Thrilling Kyrgios Conquers DC In Style
Match Reviews
August 5, 2019
Nick Kyrgios just proved you can entertain and still win titles with a magical week in Washington. Genius, humour and audience participation. Kyrgios virtually rewrote what it can mean to perform as a top tennis player. That sounds like a sweeping statement. But the Australian did it his way. And no one had ever done […]
Djokovic Is Victorious, Federer Upbeat After Epic Final
Match Reviews
July 14, 2019
For Novak Djokovic, a sixteenth Grand Slam title and the right to be called the winner in a genuine epic. A tie-break won 7-3 in the final set after deadlock at 12-12. So to Djokovic the spoils, 13-12 after five scintillating sets in four hours and fifty-seven minutes. The longest final and surely this classic […]
Simona Halep Shocks Serena To Win Her First Wimbledon
Match Reviews
July 13, 2019
Simona Halep raced to her first Wimbledon title as though she were riding one of her favourite jet-skis for fun. After her 6-2, 6-2 win in just 56 minutes she sank to her knees and then held her head in her hands, laughing as she went. A carefree day for the ruthless underdog. The opposite […]
Rampant Roger Federer Faces Novak Djokovic In Wimbledon Final
Match Reviews
July 12, 2019
Magnificent Roger Federer defied all the odds to take down Rafael Nadal and protect his status as leading Grand Slam winner. In doing so he booked a place in Sunday’s final against Novak Djokovic. What a spectacular occasion that promises to be! It is still hard to believe that Roger beat Nadal in only four […]