Jelena Ostapenko Knocks Out Champ Swiatek, Americans Thrive!
US Open
September 4, 2023
Jelena Ostapenko continued her unlikely dominance against the best player in the world and shocked the US Open. She defeated Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 – and now she plays Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals. ‘I’m expecting a battle and it will be a great match,’ said Ostapenko, who fears no one. Maybe we shouldn’t […]
Jessica Pegula Plays Madison Keys, Jack Draper Marches On
US Open
September 3, 2023
Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys have already ensured American fans will have a quarter-finalist at the US Open. And that’s even before we turn our attention to Coco Gauff and her much-anticipated match against Caroline Wozniacki. Jessica Pegula is moving from strength to strength – and held off a spirited fightback from Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina […]
Caroline Wozniacki and Coco Gauff in Clash of Generations
US Open
September 2, 2023
Caroline Wozniacki has defied time to set up a fascinating showdown with Coco Gauff at the US Open. Wimbledon star Gauff is one of the favourites for the tournament at Flushing Meadows. But no one expected Wozniacki to fair quite so well – not after all she has been through in recent years. Two children […]
Carlos Alcaraz Faces Defiant Brit Dan Evans at Flushing Meadows
US Open
September 1, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz knows his next opponent at the US Open isn’t going to go quietly. And Dan Evans realises the chance to play the world number one – probably on Arthur Ashe on Saturday night – is a moment to be cherished. Don’t forget that Evans recently won the Citi Open in Washington DC – […]
Taylor Fritz Leads Early American Charge at US Open
US Open
August 31, 2023
Taylor Fritz is a man who knows he has a Grand Slam triumph in him somewhere. The only question is when and where. It could have been Wimbledon a year ago, when he reached the quarter-finals. It could be this year’s US Open too. Taylor Fritz will surely feel he has a good chance of […]
Andy Murray Prevails But Venus Williams Bows Out Of US Open
US Open
August 30, 2023
Andy Murray and Venus Williams are two legends of the game – but they enjoyed sharply contrasting fortunes at Flushing Meadows. Both have been winners here in the past – and both have also become true legends across the Atlantic at Wimbledon. Andy Murray and Venus Williams would be more than welcome to grace the […]
Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic Win Through at US Open
US Open
August 29, 2023
Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic are already lighting up the stage at the US Open. But they had very different experiences in their opening matches at Flushing Meadows. Gauff had to handle the extra weight of expectation after she won Washington and Cincinnati recently. And the teenager did seem to be struggling with the pressure […]
Novak Djokovic Avenges Wimbledon And Coco Wins Again!
Locker Room
August 21, 2023
Novak Djokovic ripped open his shirt like the Incredible Hulk – and called it ‘one of the toughest and most exciting matches I’ve ever played.’ A heartbroken Carlos Alcaraz burst into floods of tears and tried to hide his sobs with a towel. These were some of the scenes after the longest three-setter in living […]
Jessica Pegula and Jannik Sinner Win Canadian Open Titles
Locker Room
August 14, 2023
Jessica Pegula has become the first American woman to win the Canadian Open since the great Serena Williams back in 2013. And Jannik Sinner underlined why he is classy enough to become the main rival to the phenomenal Carlos Alcaraz going forward. The willowy Italian defeated Australian hot-shot Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-1 to take […]
Dan Evans and Coco Gauff Taste Washington Glory
Locker Room
August 7, 2023
Dan Evans completed a remarkable feat and showed sheer determination to claim arguably the biggest success of his sporting life. Super Brit Dan is definitely the man after he overcame big-name players, rain delays and fixture congestion to emerge victorious across the Atlantic. This is the first ATP 500 title of his career – and […]