Novak Djokovic Moves Clear of Roger Federer for Major Wins
Roland Garros
June 4, 2024
Novak Djokovic looked for all the world an injured and beaten man against Argentine ace Francisco Cerundolo. He didn’t even move to try and stay in some rallies. It appeared he was about to be put to the sword as the underdog closed in for the kill. But as we have seen so many times […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas plays Alcaraz in Roland Garros Grudge Match
Roland Garros
June 3, 2024
Stefanos Tsitsipas is fed up with losing to Carlos Alcaraz. You can see the hurt in his eyes. More than that, he is slightly irritated by the honesty the young Spaniard displays when he talks about the Greek. After all, you are not supposed to find it easy against a colossus like Tsitsipas. You are […]
Novak Djokovic and Sascha Zverev Win Through the Hard Way
Roland Garros
June 2, 2024
Novak Djokovic summoned the inner warrior in the early hours of a chilly Parisian night. Most of the Roland Garros spectators had gone home. But Novak suddenly called upon those remaining to turn up the volume. He had goaded his own team and manufactured sufficient anger to stay in the fight when all seemed lost. […]
Women’s Tennis Is Stealing the Show More and More These Days!
Locker Room
June 1, 2024
Women’s tennis is every bit as thrilling as the men’s game. And you only have to look back at the merry month of May 2024 for further proof of this growing trend. The Madrid final between Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka wasn’t just the best women’s match this year – it was the best tennis […]
Wheelchair Tennis – Pride and Frustration in 72 Hours!
Locker Room
May 30, 2024
What happens off the tennis court can sometimes be as dramatic as the matches on the court. A recent week offered some perfect examples of life’s unforeseen twists and turns. First there was the visit to Buckingham Palace for a garden party, given in recognition of recipients of the British Empire Medal (BEM) and other […]
Brits Knocked Out of Roland Garros but Ready for Wimbledon 2024
Locker Room
May 29, 2024
Brits knocked out. It’s not so unusual to see it happen early at Grand Slams. But all of them? In the very first round? That’s the way it has unfolded at Roland Garros. Six singles players, six defeats. A total of five sets won between them. Brits won’t fall so easily at Wimbledon 2024 – […]
Rafael Nadal Explains His Wimbledon 2024 Dilemma After Early Exit
Locker Room
May 28, 2024
Rafael Nadal has performed something of a U-turn with regard to his Wimbledon 2024 involvement. As predicted, Nadal was knocked out of Roland Garros in straight sets – although the veteran Spaniard certainly had his chances. Rafa even served for the second set. He had numerous break points along the way before Sascha Zverev secured […]
Andy Murray Bids Farewell to French Open as Stan Prevails
Locker Room
May 27, 2024
Andy Murray said a sad goodbye to Grand Slam singles action at Roland Garros with an air of resignation. Super Stan Wawrinka was simply too strong in the battle of the legends. But there is an obvious bonus for Wimbledon spectators. Andy Murray will now have more time to concentrate on getting ready for his […]
Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu have an eye on Wimbledon 2024
Locker Room
May 25, 2024
Rafael Nadal is getting ready for a titanic struggle against Sascha Zverev at Roland Garros on Sunday. But behind the scenes the legendary Spaniard has been thinking beyond Paris. Rafael Nadal has one eye on Wimbledon 2024! The great man has entered the tournament already! That’s not to suggest for a moment that Rafa isn’t […]
Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal Prepare for Roland Garros
Roland Garros
May 24, 2024
Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal face formidable tests in their final Roland Garros Grand Slam campaigns. And we’ll be watching carefully to see what bearing events in Paris might have on the possibility of their appearance at the All England Club in July. Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal would both receive emotional welcomes at Wimbledon […]