Novak Djokovic On Verge Of Ninth Australian Open Title
Australian Open
February 18, 2021
Novak Djokovic is one match away from yet more Australian Open glory. Either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas will stand in his way in what promises to be a spectacular final. Novak beat the stunning qualifier and world number 114 Aslan Karatsev 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Crucially he didn’t make the mistake of underestimating the Russian […]
Osaka Beats Tearful Serena, Brady Also Reaches Final
Australian Open
Naomi Osaka negotiated a nervous match against Serena Williams to reach the showpiece in Melbourne. As she left the stage, Serena took a while to wave to the crowd, her other hand on her heart. It suggested farewell to this particular venue, where she began playing way back in 1998. Asked to explain her gesture, […]
Superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas Downs Nadal To Face Daniil Medvedev
Australian Open
February 17, 2021
Stefanos Tsitsipas is finally fulfilling his potential and that’s fantastic news for Wimbledon 2021. The statuesque Greek defeated the great Rafael Nadal 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 7-5. The turnaround was extraordinary. Now Stef plays the dangerous Daniil Medvedev, who hasn’t lost in nineteen matches. Whatever happens in that key semi-final, you sense there could […]
Novak Smashes Way Through To Australian Open Semis
Australian Open
February 16, 2021
Novak Djokovic used a huge tantrum to fire himself up and reach his 39th Grand Slam semi-final. His opponent will be the unknown Russian qualifier, Aslan Karatsev. Sascha Zverev will think it should have been him facing the underdog next. One day soon he will break through that psychological barrier and overcome top three players […]
We Should All Be Serena Williams Fans Now
Australian Open
Serena Williams just did something truly unbelievable – even for Serena Williams. That’s quite a claim when you consider that she already has 23 Grand Slams to her name. But it’s true. Serena just surpassed herself. She just improved her game. Americans have always loved Serena. Now everyone should love her. She just gained revenge […]
Rafael Nadal Is Through To Play Super-fresh Tsitsipas
Australian Open
February 15, 2021
Rafael Nadal is ready to play his thirteenth Australian Open quarter-final. He’ll face a super-fresh Stefanos Tsitsipas in yet another peach of a tie at the Australian Open. It’s just the sort of sumptuous match-up we can expect when it’s the turn of Wimbledon 2021 to entertain the world. For now, the more Grand Slam […]
Djokovic Plays Zverev And Serena Faces Halep
Australian Open
February 14, 2021
Serena Williams will relish her next big match more than most, you sense. Players who beat her in Wimbledon finals don’t always fair well in future matches against her. Just ask Maria Sharapova. Simona Halep knows she will have to bring all her aggression from the start in a clash that is already capturing everyone’s […]
Brave Norrie Downed By Nadal In Melbourne
Australian Open
February 13, 2021
Rafael Nadal eventually overcame a sustained and spirited challenge from an improving British opponent. His 7-5, 6-2, 7-5 victory over a battling outsider and resilient fellow-lefty was a faithful reflection of the way the match unfolded. But the more we get to see Cameron Norrie, the more we think the Wimbledon 2021 crowds will take […]
Thiem Edges Kyrgios In Classic, Serena Survives Scare
Australian Open
February 12, 2021
Dominic Thiem showed typical courage to come back from the dead against the unpredictable Nick Kyrgios. A classic five set-drama with an enthralled crowd adding to the magic. The score-line read 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 but that didn’t even begin to tell this remarkable story. Kyrgios will probably think he should have won in […]
Cameron Norrie Plays Rafael Nadal At Australian Open!
Australian Open
February 11, 2021
Rafael Nadal managed to smile and brush aside the inconvenience of a quarrelsome female fan on his way to a typical straight-sets win at the Australian Open. Now he faces an even more fearless and persistent opponent in Britain’s Cameron Norrie. The clash between Norrie and Nadal is irresistible and makes us all long for […]