January 15, 2016
We all love the Australian Open – justifiably known as “The Happy Slam.” The mood is so upbeat, the atmosphere is amazing and the sheer love of sport among the enthusiastic Aussie crowds a particular delight. But some players have encountered added challenges at the Melbourne tournament in recent times. Here are a few of […]
January 4, 2016
There were some truly dramatic moments in 2015 for tennis-lovers everywhere. But as we enter the New Year, what would make 2016 even more perfect? Here’s how we see it: 1/ Andy Murray Wins Australian Open After coming close so many times, it would make a wonderful start to the New Year to see Andy […]
December 18, 2015
On the face of it, the idea that Andy Murray should be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year is a strange one. After all, he won no Grand Slams in 2015 and beat no one of great note as he led Great Britain to Davis Cup glory. QUALITY Some of his rivals for Sports […]
December 15, 2015
It’s that time of year again folks – but what do you give tennis stars who already have everything? It’s a tough one, but here are a few ideas: 1/ NOVAK DJOKOVIC CHRISTMAS PRESENT: A PERSONAL SET OF KEYS TO ROLAND GARROS We all know this guy has a perfect life. World number one…beautiful […]
December 5, 2015
It’s been another incredible year of tennis with so many wonderful moments to choose from. You’ll all have your personal favourites. Here are our five most memorable moments – in reverse order. 5/ SERENA V SHARAPOVA IN MELBOURNE. Some of the tennis played in the second set of the Australian Open women’s final was scintillating, as […]
November 29, 2015
Andy Murray fulfilled one of his greatest personal ambitions and sparked wild celebrations among his teammates and supporters by securing Davis Cup glory for Great Britain with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 victory over David Goffin on Sunday. Not since the days of Fred Perry back in 1936 had GB won the Davis Cup. And Murray’s […]
November 28, 2015
What a match, what an atmosphere. This is why we love tennis. And this is why Great Britain will probably win the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936 on Sunday. The relief and brotherly love between the victors, the fierce pride of the Belgian underdogs who made such a match of it. […]
November 27, 2015
Andy Murray was in no mood to be denied Davis Cup glory, as he won his opening rubber 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 against Ruben Bemelmans. In doing so, he levelled the final at 1-1 after the first day. Yet the manner of Murray’s straight sets victory wasn’t as smooth as it might seem, with a set […]
David Goffin conjured a dramatic comeback to take the first rubber and therefore boost Belgium’s chances of pulling off an upset in the Davis Cup final. TURNED Goffin said: ‘It wasn’t easy, he played some heavy forehands in the first two sets. I knew if he played like that in the third, I had […]
November 25, 2015
Novak Djokovic earned more ATP prize money in 2015 than Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal combined. That incredible statistic shows just how dominant the world number one was in this, his finest year on court. HIGHEST Djokovic earned $21,646,145 from the ATP tour in a season that saw him win the Australian Open, […]