Nick Kyrgios: Aussie On The Verge Of Greatness?
Players Lounge
May 3, 2017
Nick Kyrgios prowls like a big cat in a zoo. It’s as though Nick doesn’t really want to be here, in this confined space, with all these strange people looking at him. Except that something is changing. Whisper it softly, but maybe, just maybe, Kyrgios is starting to think that he does want to be […]
Triumphant Nadal Edges Closer to Federer
Players Lounge
May 2, 2017
Rafael Nadal is threatening to overtake Roger Federer in the world rankings after taking his tenth Barcelona title at the weekend. Although the Spaniard remains fifth in the rankings, he is closing the gap on Federer all the time and seems unstoppable on clay right now. Nadal defeated Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1, breaking just when […]
Rafa Reigns In Monte Carlo As History Beckons
Players Lounge
April 24, 2017
It used to be this easy for Rafael Nadal. But then it became so difficult that you wondered whether he would ever return to his usual, dominant best. As Nadal took just 66 minutes to see off his compatriot, Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1, 6-3, there was barely a hint of the painful struggle Rafa has experienced […]
Who Will Take Serena’s Wimbledon Crown?
Players Lounge
April 20, 2017
First, let’s be happy for Serena Williams that she’s pregnant, and marvel at how she won the Australian Open while adapting to that pregnancy. Then, let’s not be too sad that the greatest female tennis player of them all won’t be strutting her stuff at Wimbledon this summer. She’ll surely be back in a year […]
Why Monte Carlo Points To A Perfect Wimbledon
Players Lounge
April 18, 2017
The return of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic to competitive action at Monte Carlo this week can only add to our anticipation of a thrilling Wimbledon 2017. And two-time Wimbleon champion Petra Kvitova could also be ready to bid for fresh honours at the All England Club when the time comes. Everything indicates that the […]
Revealed: The Charisma Top Ten of Tennis
Players Lounge
April 5, 2017
Who are the players with that certain “je ne sais quoi”? You know, the personalities who have that extra something special. A mystique or indefinable magic to their demeanour that makes them more charismatic than the rest. Some of the very best tennis players have charisma. And some of the very best tennis players don’t. […]
Konta And Federer Are Crowned In Miami
Players Lounge
April 3, 2017
Johanna Konta and Roger Federer, both world number one by the end of 2017. Impossible, right? Except that Konta is now second only to Karolina Pliskova in the points rankings for 2017. And Federer is the only one accumulating thousands of points this year among the men. The rising British woman, currently ranked seventh overall, […]
Wimbledon 2017 – Most Mouthwatering Ever?
Players Lounge
March 27, 2017
Wimbledon 2017 is only a few short months away – and everything points to one of the most spectacular Championships ever. No matter which day your Centre Court or Court No1 ticket is for, there’s a great chance you’re going to see someone and something truly special. There are so many charismatic players outside the […]
Federer Fairytale Continues With Fifth Indian Wells Title
Players Lounge
March 20, 2017
Roger Federer’s dream start to 2017 just turned into a fairytale as he brushed aside Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 to claim his 90th title and fifth at Indian Wells. Now Federer fans are wondering whether he could do the seemingly impossible – and reclaim the world number one spot. He has already risen to sixth […]