Andy Murray and Serena Williams Cruise Through
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August 31, 2016
Are Andy Murray and Serena Williams favourites to add to their Wimbledon triumphs in New York? It would be hard to argue against that theory, although Serena’s shoulder injury remains a concern. Nevertheless she looked impressive as she defeated the dangerous Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-3 in her tricky opener. Meanwhile Andy Murray was never under […]
Djokovic Winces, Gasquet Crashes Out
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August 30, 2016
Maybe the wince said more than the words. As he served early on, pain flashed across the face of Novak Djokovic. The wrist again? No, apparently it was the right arm that needed treatment this time. A medical time-out followed. And much as Novak tried to dismiss the entire episode as precautionary, that wince didn’t […]
Brilliant Murray and Puig Strike Gold In Rio
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August 15, 2016
Andy Murray and Monica Puig both struck gold in scintillating Olympic singles tournaments at Rio 2016. Super-consistent Murray’s victory might almost have been expected. He was one of the favourites and the reigning Olympic champion. But that mounting pressure, which intensified after the early exit of Novak Djokovic, made his task harder at times. Eventually […]
Can Nadal and Nishikori prevent a Del Potro v Murray final?
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August 13, 2016
What a day it promises to be at the Rio Olympics! In the men’s singles semi-finals, Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori of Japan will go all out to stop Juan Martin Del Potro and Andy Murray from progressing to the final of the men’s singles. Meanwhile Angelique Kerber will be favourite for the gold […]
Keys, Kerber and Kvitova Impress In Rio
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August 12, 2016
Madison Keys showed there is vibrant American life after Serena Williams in the women’s tennis tournament at the Rio Olympics. Her thrilling win over Daria Kasatkina of Russia propelled her into the semi-finals. It also eased the pain of Serena’s tearful singles exit, which was followed by the world number one’s doubles defeat alongside […]
Novak Back To Winning Ways With Historic Landmark
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August 1, 2016
Novak Djokovic has won his first title since his shock Wimbledon exit, by lifting the Rogers Cup in Toronto. And his latest victory means that the brilliant Djokovic has become the first player to clinch 30 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles. Japan’s Kei Nishikori was the beaten finalist, the third seed having recovered well […]
Magnificent Murray Wins Second Wimbledon
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July 10, 2016
Andy Murray punched the air and doubled up, face in hands, taking in the moment. Ivan Lendl almost smiled. Andy’s mother Judy beamed radiantly. Then came the tears of relief, because Wimbledon fortnight always places intolerable pressure on one individual – Britain’s hero. LEGEND A second Wimbledon title. One was a dream come true, […]
Super Serena Finally Makes History With Title 22
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July 9, 2016
At the end of a glorious final, full of high-quality stroke play and stunning athleticism, Serena Williams rewrote the record books and claimed her place in history. With a simple volley, she ended her agonising wait and collapsed as though she had fainted. How precious this seventh Wimbledon singles title was to her. She […]
Only Serena Can Stop Serena From Making History
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Serena Williams is such a strong favourite in the Wimbledon Women’s Singles Final this year that only two things can stop her from making history. The first and most obvious of these is for Anglique Kerber, her opponent in the final soon to start on Centre Court, to raise her game substantially. After all, Kerber […]