Heartbreak As Konta Blows Her Big Chance
Roland Garros
June 7, 2019
Jo Konta’s big day ended in upset at she missed out on a chance to reach the Roland Garros final. When she looks back, the popular Brit will see that she virtually beat herself, since both sets she lost were there for the taking. The painful process of losing big points she should have won […]
It’s Djokovic v Thiem For A Place In The Final
Roland Garros
June 6, 2019
Novak Djokovic will play Dominic Thiem for a place in the Roland Garros final. Both dominated their quarter-finals and put those new kids on the block firmly in their place. Alexander Zverev’s time will come in the Grand Slams. It’ll be the same for Karen Khachanov. It’s not like their respective games are lacking much. […]
Halep Out! Konta The New Favourite?
Roland Garros
Simona Halep has been sensationally knocked out of Roland Garros, leaving many to believe that Johanna Konta can lift her first Grand Slam title. Champion Halep was beaten by 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova, who barely looked old enough to do the job. Her seemingly innocent features concealed a steely strength, though. You don’t beat Halep by […]
Nadal v Federer: The Dream Semi-Final
Roland Garros
June 4, 2019
Rafael Nadal will play Roger Federer in the Roland Garros semi-finals. The dream scenario for many tennis fans has come true. The King of Clay dismissed Kei Nishikori with such power and poise that he made it look almost as easy as the 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 scoreline suggests. And remember, Nishikori is a superb player, […]
Konta Astonishes – Can Only Halep Stop Her?
Roland Garros
Johanna Konta hit new heights to beat Sloane Stephens 6-1, 6-4 in just over seventy minutes. And the performance was so dominant that you wonder whether it will take the brilliance of Simona Halep at her very best to halt Konta’s astonishing run. What a showpiece that would make at Roland Garros! First, Konta must […]
Konta In Quarters, Stan Is The Man
Roland Garros
June 2, 2019
Jo Konta continued her thrillng run at Roland Garros with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Donna Vekic. It could hardly have gone better for the resurgent Brit. ‘I was definitely pleased with the way I was playing and the problem-solving I was doing out there,’ said Konta later. ‘I felt I was being effective.’ Indeed […]
Is Wimbledon 2019 Serena’s Last Big Chance?
Roland Garros
Serena Williams was knocked out of Roland Garros earlier than any other major tournament for five years – and left us all wondering about her future. It’s not a delicate question to ask, but one that all great champions are forced to face sooner or later. How long can she go on? When will be […]
Wawrinka v Tsitsipas: The Showdown Is On!
Roland Garros
June 1, 2019
Stan Wawrinka will play Stefanos Tsitsipas after closing out his 500th tour win against Grigor Dimitrov. No one can wait. Stan the Man v Super Stef should prove to be an absolute cracker, with the former Roland Garros champion back in such scintillating form. ‘You suffer a lot to reach 500,’ said Wawrinka. But only […]
Nadal and Federer Show They Are Human
Roland Garros
May 31, 2019
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer marched on at Roland Garros but certainly didn’t have it all their own way. Eleven-time champion Nadal dropped a set against David Goffin and Roger Federer was a point from doing the same against Casper Ruud. So we were reminded that Nadal isn’t superhuman after all, and he hasn’t won […]
Osaka and Serena Through, Injured Edmund Aims For Wimbledon
Roland Garros
May 30, 2019
Naomi Osaka doesn’t fear the clay any more. And that should send a warning to all the French Open favourites. The power and fizz Osaka generated in the final set against Victoria Azarenka sent shockwaves through Roland Garros. The low trajectory of her missiles made them unplayable. This was Osaka at her best, the player […]