Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage Score Epic Wins at Australian Open
Locker Room
January 13, 2025
Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage have both emerged triumphant from their first-round clashes in Melbourne. And Burrage has the reward of a high-profile contest against Coco Gauff next time out. Draper looked to be on his way to the exit door against Mariano Navone, a fellow 23-year-old from Argentina. Britain’s finest was 2-1 down in […]
Gael Monfils Defies Time to Make ATP History in Auckland
Locker Room
January 11, 2025
Gael Monfils has been one of the most entertaining players on the planet for decades. His romance with fellow tennis star Elina Svitolina has touched many hearts too. Now he has made history – and marked it with a simple message for someone on the other side of the world. He wrote two loving words […]
Nick Kyrgios Is Wary of Brit Threat Fearnley at Australian Open
Australian Open
January 10, 2025
Nick Kyrgios looks set to shake off his abdominal niggles and face a very different threat to his Australian Open campaign. The maverick is back. And that will delight all those who enjoyed his progress to the Wimbledon final in 2022. Nick Kyrgios is pure box office. How we would love to see him go […]
Coco Gauff Downs Iga Swiatek to Send Fighting Message for 2025
Locker Room
January 5, 2025
Coco Gauff reduced Iga Swiatek to tears with a stunning performance at the United Cup. And many are starting to believe the tide is turning when it comes to that particular rivalry. There was a time when Gauff couldn’t beat the Pole, however hard she tried. Coco lost eleven of their first twelve showdowns – […]
Taylor Fritz Opponent Quits in Meltdown as Americans Progress
Locker Room
January 4, 2025
Taylor Fritz looked suitably astonished after his Czech opponent simply gave up during their crucial United Cup tie. Tomas Machac was unable to control his temper after suffering the crushing disappointment of having apparent victory snatched from him. Fritz admitted it wasn’t the way he wanted to win. But he could hardly feel guilty about […]
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios Light Up Brisbane
Locker Room
January 1, 2025
Novak Djokovic is having such fun already in Australia that you start to wonder whether he has unleashed a free spirit within himself. Could the greatest of all time have just reinvented himself as fun-loving Novak, hugely loved the world over for his relaxed attitude to the sport he adores? The showmanship of Nick Kyrgios […]
Emma Raducanu Shows Encouraging Signs for 2025 Season
Locker Room
December 13, 2024
Emma Raducanu is determined to be even better in 2025. And that means using all her natural qualities in the hunt for fresh tennis silverware. To help achieve this, Emma has enlisted the services of renowned fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura. The fact that Nakamura has worked with Grand Slam champions Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka […]
Nick Kyrgios Is Preparing for Dramatic Australian Open Comeback
Locker Room
December 9, 2024
Nick Kyrgios looks set to make his long-awaited Grand Slam comeback at the Australian Open. And a protected ranking of 21 might just help the controversial maverick find his feet once more in the first major of the year. Kyrgios reached the final at Wimbledon two years ago – and only lost that showpiece to […]
Andy Murray to Coach Novak Djokovic, Italy Wins Davis Cup
Locker Room
November 25, 2024
Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open – and it will be fascinating to see how long the Brit lasts in his new role. Such was the shock value of this Djokovic appointment that Italy’s latest Davis Cup triumph almost seemed incidental. Andy Murray could be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon […]
Jasmine Paolini Adds Billie Jean King Cup to Wimbledon Final
Locker Room
November 22, 2024
Jasmine Paolini can look back on an incredible year. The pocket rocket had already reached the French Open and Wimbledon finals before clinching Olympic doubles gold. Now she has kissed the silverware in triumph after leading Italy to glory at the Billie Jean King Cup. But one of the best-loved new stars in tennis won’t […]