Serena And Murray Savour Early Glory At US Open
US Open
August 30, 2022
Serena Williams inspired a level of adulation so loving and intense that you would have thought she had won the US Open itself. Instead it was just an opening-round match against Danka Kovinic, safely negotiated 6-3, 6-3. And yet of course this moment meant so much more than that. A chance to triumph one last […]
Serena Seeks One Last US Open Win, Raducanu Struggles
Locker Room
August 27, 2022
Serena Williams has been seeking one last win for some time. In recent years that meant one last Grand Slam title, to draw level with Margaret Court’s historic 24 majors. But that dream faded with the passing years and did it really matter? What Serena has achieved in the modern era makes her the greatest […]
Caroline Garcia and Borna Coric Win Singles in Cincinnati
Locker Room
August 22, 2022
Caroline Garcia and Borna Coric reminded us that unlikely dreams really can come true in tennis. A qualifier and a low-ranked player won highly-prized 1000 titles and brought back memories of this time last year. Emma Raducanu was preparing for the 2021 US Open and the gruelling qualifiers that might bring her a glimpse of […]
Emma Raducanu Bagels Azarenka, Norrie Edges Murray
Locker Room
August 18, 2022
Emma Raducanu beat another former world number one in Cincinnati to demonstrate the huge strides she is taking on tour. This time Victoria Azarenka became the victim of Raducanu’s brilliance. And that was less than 24 hours after the superstar Brit saw off Serena Williams. Emma defeated Vika 6-0, 6-2 to serve up a second […]
Emma Raducanu Downs The Great Serena Williams
Locker Room
August 17, 2022
Emma Raducanu will remember this victory for as long as she lives. To defeat the greatest player of all time at the twilight of the American’s career is one thing. That result was almost expected of the US Open champion before the contest. But to beat Serena Williams 6-4, 6-0 and make just one unforced […]
Andy Murray Rolls Back The Years With Epic Cincinnati Win
Locker Room
August 16, 2022
Andy Murray was understandably emotional as he reflected upon an epic battle with fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka. The much-loved Brit is in no mood to quit tennis after this victory. Andy Murray is talking like a man who will do all he can to play Wimbledon 2023. He doesn’t want that recent, dramatic defeat to […]
Serena Williams Calls Time On Her Glittering Career
Locker Room
August 10, 2022
Serena Williams has played her last Wimbledon – so it’s time to salute the extraordinary Queen of Tennis. The all-time-great has just indicated that this year’s US Open will probably be her last Grand Slam event. After that, she will focus on being a mother and a dynamic, creative business woman. Williams calls it “evolution” […]
Nick Kyrgios Becomes Unique Citi Slicker With DC Glory
Locker Room
August 8, 2022
Nick Kyrgios has become the first man to win both the singles and doubles at the Citi Open in the same year. The Wimbledon finalist is in sparkling form in the build-up to the US Open. Nick Kyrgios could also prove an irresistible force at Wimbledon 2023. Now he has a final under his belt […]
Roger Federer Can Make Big Four At Wimbledon 2023
Locker Room
July 25, 2022
Roger Federer made a dramatic appearance on Centre Court a few weeks ago and received a standing ovation. It was undoubtedly the highlight of the Centenary Celebrations and reminded the Swiss genius how much he is still loved at the All England Club. It must also have created a longing in the world’s favourite superstar. […]
Wimbledon 2022 Top Ten Dramatic Moments
Wimbledon
July 16, 2022
This top ten will get you talking – and you may not concur with our running order because we know those favourite moments are always so subjective. But we can all agree it was a fantastic Wimbledon 2022 and the Championships had a bit of everything! You can be sure Wimbledon 2023 will be just […]