Can Anyone Stop Dominic Thiem?
US Open
September 8, 2020
Dominic Thiem didn’t allow the showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime to become the explosive epic we anticipated. The Austrian was just too good. He confessed to pre-match nerves because he knew he was playing an amazing opponent. And Thiem struggled for early composure, even when he looked to have the first set in the bag. But […]
Novak Djokovic Defaulted From US Open
US Open
September 6, 2020
Novak Djokovic has been defaulted for accidentally hitting a line judge with a ball at the US Open. It means a brand new Grand Slam champion is guaranteed at Flushing Meadows this year. Whilst the controversy creates a fascinating moment in men’s tennis, there is only a sense of trauma for Djokovic and above all his […]
Thiem v Felix: Prepare For Fireworks!
US Open
Dominic Thiem will need all his brilliance to tame Felix Auger-Aliassime in New York. The young Canadian is absolutely rampant at Flushing Meadows so far. Thiem is looking no less impressive. What a match-up! What a delicious US Open this is turning into! It just makes us look forward to Wimbledon 2021 even more! New […]
Can Serena Williams Win The US Open?
US Open
Whisper it softly, but Serena Williams really has a very good chance to fulfil her dream this time. That historic, record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title beckons at Flushing Meadows if she can keep hitting the heights. Imagine if Serena then became the undisputed greatest of all time by winning Wimbledon 2021 too? How we would […]
Brits Bow Out But Zverev Marches On
US Open
September 5, 2020
Alexander Zverev may be starting to think that being knocked out of the previous tournament by Andy Murray wasn’t such a bad idea after all. The British favourite gave Zverev a wake-up call in the Western and Southern Open at the same venue last week. The statuesque “Sascha” still isn’t quite firing on all cylinders. […]
Was Murray Defeated By The New Superstar Of Tennis?
US Open
September 4, 2020
Andy Murray still feels incredibly positive about his Grand Slam future, despite crashing out to Felix Auger-Aliassime. In fact Andy seems to agree with what we have been saying about him recently. Next summer’s Championships at Wimbledon are where he could really shine! We asked an interesting question: if Murray can win a five-set thriller […]
Victorious Djokovic Praises Edmund And Murray
US Open
September 3, 2020
Novak Djokovic praised ‘fantastic’ Kyle Edmund and ‘champion’ Andy Murray after another impressive day for the Brits at the US Open. Cameron Norrie flew under the Djokovic radar as he broke into new territory. But Norrie won’t mind that too much after reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. Meanwhile […]
Serena Williams Signs Up For US Open
US Open
June 18, 2020
Serena Williams has confirmed she will play the US Open on August 31. ‘I can’t wait to return to New York,’ she said. ‘It’s over six months since a lot of us have played professional tennis. I’ll miss the crowd but I’m excited.’ Meanwhile the ATP and WTA have announced their tour schedules for the […]
Tearful Nadal Moves To Within Touching Distance Of Federer
US Open
September 9, 2019
The only fight Rafael Nadal lost was against the tears. After nearly five hours and one of the best finals in US Open history, he lay spread-eagled on the floor. He had fought off an extraordinary comeback from Daniil Medvedev, a man seemingly in a trance and on a mission to upset. And here’s the […]
Andreescu Wins US Open As Serena Stages Comeback Too Late
US Open
September 7, 2019
Bianca Andreescu has fulfilled her Grand Slam potential at the tender age of 19 to leave Serena Williams frustrated yet again. The youngster lay on the hard, blue court, head in hands, trying to grasp the enormity of the moment. Canada has its very first Grand Slam singles champion. For Serena, fresh heartbreak. No record-equalling […]