Roger Federer Gracefully Makes Way For Fresh Magicians
Locker Room
September 15, 2022
Roger Federer displayed typical grace and class as he told the tennis world the time had finally come for reluctant retirement. Charming to the last, he painted beautiful reflections as he prepared to step aside. Roger Federer’s news also left at least one likely superstar of Wimbledon 2023 heartbroken. That was the emoji US Open […]
Carlos Alcaraz Lights Up Future With US Open Glory
US Open
September 12, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest world number one in history with flashes of brilliance that left onlookers open-mouthed in New York. It’s hard to fathom how any man can hit these heights at such a tender age. Alcaraz achieved his glory at 19 years, four months and six days old. ‘I’m lost for words. I […]
Iga Swiatek Is The New US Open Champion In New York
US Open
September 10, 2022
Iga Swiatek saved her best until last to claim the final Grand Slam title of the year and her second of 2022. The young Polish superstar fought off a comeback bid from her rival Ons Jabeur with a thumping forehand down the line in the decisive tie-break. It left the Tunisian staring skywards in disbelief. […]
Alcaraz Faces Ruud And Jabeur Joins Swiatek In US Finals
US Open
Alcaraz is remarkable and by the end of the weekend he could be world number one. But then again young Carlos isn’t the only finalist who could earn that honour in New York. His opponent, Casper Ruud might also find he is ‘top of the heap,’ as Frank Sinatra once sang. And Ruud is playing […]
Federer And Wimbledon Mourn Her Majesty The Queen
Locker Room
September 9, 2022
Federer chose carefully and used words often favoured to describe his own distinctive qualities. They were beautiful words to mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Roger talked of her elegance and grace. They have always had that in common, these two greatly revered figures, and have been loved the world over. The All […]
Alcaraz Downs Sinner In Epic, Sets Up Tiafoe Showdown
US Open
September 8, 2022
Alcaraz. If you haven’t heard the name already, you soon will. Carlos Alcaraz now plays Frances Tiafoe in what promises to be a firework show of youthful tennis explosions. The brilliant Spaniard took five hours and fifteen minutes to defeat Jannik Sinner in the longest semi-final of recent times. The 2.50am finish in New York […]
Nick Kyrgios And Coco Gauff Follow Nadal To Exit Door
US Open
September 7, 2022
Nick Kyrgios seemed to struggle with the pressure as he was bundled out of the US Open just when he seemed to be favourite. You had to feel for the popular superstar as he began to lose control of his destiny. Anti-hero Kyrgios prefers to be the underdog, you suspect. It means less pressure on […]
Frances Tiafoe Stuns Rafael Nadal And Coco Prepares
US Open
September 6, 2022
Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff are making it a memorable US Open for the Americans in New York. And last night it was Tiafoe who overpowered one of the tournament favourites, Rafael Nadal. Gauff, meanwhile, is preparing for her quarter-final against the dangerous Caroline Garcia. Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff are two reasons why Wimbledon […]
Nick Kyrgios Is On Collision Course With Rafael Nadal!
US Open
September 5, 2022
Nick Kyrgios has downed the world number one with some incredible tennis in New York. Now he could be destined to play Rafael Nadal in the US Open final. That’s the showdown everyone wants because these rivals have a spicey history together. Kyrgios is the recent Wimbledon finalist. He says he continues to be inspired […]
Serena Williams Leaves Door Open to Wimbledon 2023
US Open
September 3, 2022
Serena Williams was supposed to make her defeat at the US Open the final curtain. It was epic stuff as she saved five match points and played for more than three hours in front of adoring thousands on a packed Arthur Ashe. But in the end the killer cross-court forehand of Ajla Tomljanovic had done […]