July 8, 2022
Ons Jabeur is the first Arab player to reach the Wimbledon final and seems to have all the momentum. The brilliant Tunisian has captured Wimbledon hearts rather like Simona Halep did three years ago. Jabeur is cheerful and skilful and could become a Wimbledon legend. Ons Jabeur may be ready to triumph at Wimbledon 2022 […]
Nick Kyrgios is in the Wimbledon men’s final and that makes it the hottest ticket in ages. The Aussie rebel is a massive box office attraction. We would have taken Kyrgios to beat Rafael Nadal even if the Spaniard had been fit enough to play. Nick Kyrgios deserves to be in the Wimbledon 2022 final […]
July 7, 2022
Nick Kyrgios knows he is the greatest box-office phenomenon of modern tennis times. And yesterday he set up a dream semi-final against Rafael Nadal. Nick Kyrgios in the last four of Wimbledon 2022! How exciting is that? And he can’t wait to face Nadal because he knows it will be a global must-watch event. Kyrgios […]
July 5, 2022
Cameron Norrie could hardly speak after reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2022. He was almost overwhelmed with emotion after defeating David Goffin in five gruelling sets on No1 Court. But his semi-final opponent, Novak Djokovic had also been forced to play five sets. He was even two down before storming back to beat Jannik Sinner. […]
Simona Halep is playing the kind of tennis that saw her win Wimbledon back in 2019. The likeable Romanian is the only Grand Slam winner still standing in the women’s singles last eight. And yet she has attracted little attention at the All England Club this year compared to Nick Kyrgios, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic […]
July 4, 2022
Cameron Norrie is the quiet Brit with the biggest success story at Wimbledon 2022. He just keeps on winning and never complains about the extra attention given to his compatriots. We have talked plenty about the home-spun superstars, Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu. And Heather Watson’s exploits rightly received plenty of attention too. Cameron Norrie […]
July 2, 2022
Roger Federer is capable of making headlines even when he isn’t playing. He is a global superstar and one of the greatest sportsmen the world has ever known. Indeed his style and grace seem to transcend sport itself. That’s how loved he is all over the planet. Roger Federer could delight Wimbledon 2022 just by […]
Nick Kyrgios came through one of the most bad-tempered matches in Wimbledon history. And you can bet he will be even bigger box office next time he plays. After an unforgettable clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas, perhaps the score line was the simplest aspect to recount. For the record, Kyrgios triumphed 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 […]
Heather Watson reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time at the age of thirty and she has never looked better. Guernsey-born Watson has had big moments at Wimbledon before, not least when she nearly beat the great Serena Williams a few years back. But too often she has stumbled at […]
July 1, 2022
Kyrgios is the name that so often spells trouble. But the ever-controversial Nick is also irresistible box office. He is in superb form despite his unpredictable behaviour. And Kyrgios has set his sights on a deep run this year at Wimbledon 2022. Add in the power and temperament of the fiery Stefanos Tsitsipas and you […]