Brilliant Murray and Puig Strike Gold In Rio
Locker Room
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?
Locker Room
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
Locker Room
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 […]
Americans brought modern history and drama to Wimbledon 2016 …Come and witness their heroics in 2018!
USA
August 9, 2016
Wimbledon has always been even more special when the Americans are on song. They add some extra fizz to the action – and you never know quite what’s coming. American tennis players were at the centre of the biggest moments of modern history and drama during Wimbledon 2016 – and a certain American legend-turned-coach did […]
Novak Back To Winning Ways With Historic Landmark
Locker Room
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 […]
Lionheart Edmund Comes of Age as GB Storm Through
Locker Room
July 17, 2016
A courageous Kyle Edmund came of age as he defeated Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) at the Tasmajdan Stadium in Belgrade. It sent reigning champions Great Britain through to the Davis Cup semi-finals once more. They will face Argentina, 3-1 conquerors of Italy, in September, and have Edmund to thank most for their own […]
The Doubles Bug! One of Wimbledon’s Biggest Pleasures
Locker Room
July 11, 2016
Yes, the singles gladiators steal nearly all the glory at Wimbledon. Some would say rightly so. But don’t underestimate the pleasure given to the Wimbledon crowds by the magicians of the doubles. For many you can’t beat the sheer joy of doubles tournaments. It starts with the sense of fun seen in the faces of […]
Magnificent Murray Wins Second Wimbledon
Locker Room
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
Locker Room
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
Locker Room
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 […]