July 8, 2023
Petra Kvitova might have reason to believe Wimbledon 2023 could be her time. It has been nine years since the likeable Czech last took the title at the All England Club. She won our hearts at Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014 for her power and grace, as well her humility in victory. And we were […]
July 7, 2023
Djokovic and Tsitsipas are both big names with very different records on grass. Novak is reigning champion and favourite to retain his Wimbledon title. Stefanos is usually such an underachiever on grass that few ever give him a chance of glory. Djokovic and Tsitsipas are certainly showing the right stuff at Wimbledon 2023 – and […]
July 6, 2023
Liam Broady led the way on a truly spectacular day for Britain at Wimbledon 2023. The 29-year-old journeyman from Stockport has suddenly hit the jackpot after beating number four seed Casper Ruud. He triumphed 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0, as the highly fancied Norwegian ran out of steam. Liam Broady stole the show on Centre […]
July 5, 2023
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Dominic Thiem in five sets to book a dream showdown with local favourite Andy Murray. Centre Court tickets for that particular Thursday classic will be as hot as any in Wimbledon history at this early stage of the fortnight. Tsitsipas has never played on the biggest stage of all. Have you ever […]
July 4, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz looks increasingly comfortable on grass – and now he is at home on the show courts of Wimbledon too. The Spaniard romped around No1 Court as though he had been playing there all his life. And that is ominous for his opponents, as the world number one makes his way through the tournament. […]
Coco Gauff won’t be launching one of her famous deep runs at Wimbledon this year. The teenager slipped up against compatriot Sofia Kenin on No1 Court in a three-set thriller. Gauff was number seven seed at Wimbledon 2023 – and so this defeat represents the first big shock of the tournament. The twists and turns […]
July 3, 2023
Venus Williams will make one last appearance on Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court today. The first week of Wimbledon is all about enjoying the legends of the game – for as long as they are able to stay in the tournament. And they don’t come much more legendary than Venus, who has been loved at Wimbledon […]
July 2, 2023
Madison Keys has announced her credentials as one to watch at Wimbledon 2023. Her success at Eastbourne is a repeat of her first ever WTA triumph way back in 2014. ‘To win here again gives me really good memories of Eastbourne, it feels like home,’ Keys said. She beat Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 7-6 (15-13) to […]
June 30, 2023
Andy Murray commanding the Centre Court stage against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Thursday at Wimbledon 2023. What an extraordinary occasion that could be, if both players win their opening matches on Tuesday! Murray has been drawn against fellow Brit and good friend Ryan Peniston. Meanwhile Tsitsipas must beat the talented Dominic Thiem in the most eye-catching […]
June 29, 2023
Wimbledon 2023 is almost ready for the main-draw action – and the seedings have been announced. These fall into line with world rankings. But the glorious grass of the All England Club may write a rather different story. Let’s take a look at the women’s tournament first. This could be Iga Swiatek’s year. She has […]