August 21, 2024
Jannik Sinner is so impressive right now that it seems only his own body can beat him going forward. The talented Italian won the Cincinnati Open by defeating Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 with a dominant serving display in the final. The question everyone will be asking is this: can Sinner’s physical health withstand the […]
August 14, 2024
FELIX and DENIS Canadian hot-shot Felix Auger Aliassime was a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 2021 – and he is still showing plenty of promise. There’s no reason why Felix can’t be a strong contender for Wimbledon 2025. He’s a top 20 star and a class act by common consent. Still only 24, Auger Aliassime will be […]
August 4, 2024
Novak Djokovic cried torrents of tears after finally winning the one prize that had always got away. Olympic gold secured for Serbia. Novak so wanted it. And yet it had eluded him through sixteen years of hurt. Now the golden climax to an incomparable career is Novak’s to cherish. He has nothing left to prove. […]
August 2, 2024
Andy Murray fought back the tears and saluted an emotional crowd for one last time as a player. Then it was over. Twenty-one years of fighting and often winning big. ‘Legend,’ a young boy told Andy as he signed memorabilia before departing the court. Andy Murray is indeed a legend. One of the greatest British […]
July 24, 2024
I was determined to enjoy every second of Wimbledon this year, going into the tournament I knew any draw was going to be incredibly tough. You have to make the most of each moment as a player and even though the playing side was over for me much more quickly than I would have liked, […]
July 15, 2024
HOW THE DRAW WORKS Have you ever wondered how the Wimbledon draw is managed? Hundreds of players take part in Wimbledon each year, making the task of working out where each player belongs within the main draw a serious challenge for organisers. The Wimbledon draw is a clever blend of organisation and randomness, combining a […]
Try to imagine Wimbledon over the years without Americans. It just wouldn’t have been the same, would it? Rebellious, record-breaking, glamorous or just utterly brilliant, the Americans always add something – and that’s why we can’t wait to welcome them in 2025. A new generation of US stars has risen to the top – and […]
July 14, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz produced a breath-taking master class to defend his Wimbledon title on Centre Court. There came a point on Sunday when Novak Djokovic knew Alcaraz was too young and too brilliant – and that he himself was too old. Watching Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts probably sensed the inevitable too, […]
July 13, 2024
Barbora Krejcikova followed in the footsteps of the late, great Jana Novotna to win the Wimbledon 2024 women’s singles title. She defeated the gutsy Jasmine Paolini, who has now lost two Grand Slam finals in little more than a month. Ultimately, Barbora’s nerve held more firmly than her popular rival. And her elegant stroke play […]
July 12, 2024
Novak Djokovic stands one match away from making unanswerable history at Wimbledon 2024. That elusive 25th Grand Slam is within his grasp. The one that would take him clear of Margaret Court. The chance to end all arguments about who is the stand-alone best in tennis history. Most would say Djokovic has laid claim to […]