Katie Boulter and Jack Draper Win Titles before Wimbledon 2024
Locker Room
June 17, 2024
Katie Boulter did it the hard way and Jack Draper managed it for the very first time. But that title-winning feeling was special indeed for two Brits who can now approach the All England Club with increasing confidence. Katie Boulter and Jack Draper can both expect to make waves at Wimbledon 2024. And that’s an […]
Emma Raducanu Excites Tennis World before Wimbledon 2024!
Locker Room
June 14, 2024
Emma Raducanu is showing some scintillating form in the build-up to Wimbledon 2024. The former US Open winner has reached the quarter-finals at Nottingham after two encouraging wins on grass. Emma Raducanu will now be targeting the second week at Wimbledon 2024. And on current form there is no reason why she can’t thrill once […]
Carlos Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros After Thrilling Final
Roland Garros
June 9, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz has won Roland Garros after a typically intense gladiatorial showdown with Alexander Zverev. The Spaniard has now won Slams on all three surfaces at an almost absurdly young age – and there seems no stopping him. Carlos Alcaraz to defend his crown on grass at Wimbledon 2024? Few would bet against it now. […]
Iga Swiatek Wins Roland Garros. Now for Wimbledon 2024?
Roland Garros
June 8, 2024
Iga Swiatek was at her ferocious best to fend off the audacious early challenge of Jasmine Paolini. And once she had tamed the underdog and put doubts in her mind, it was one-way traffic and a very public demonstration of utter ruthlessness as Swiatek slashed her way to a 6-2, 6-1 thrashing. That was the […]
Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in Roland Garros Final
Roland Garros
June 7, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz says doesn’t mind suffering. And he might have to suffer some more in the Roland Garros final. There he will play the controversial Alexander Zverev. And Sascha’s problems off court don’t seem to be bothering him one bit. Ordinarily it might be more straightforward to predict that Alcaraz will be crowned Roland Garros […]
Iga Swiatek Should Win Final but Beware that Paolini Forehand!
Roland Garros
June 6, 2024
Iga Swiatek produced a typically ruthless performance and remained calmer than Coco Gauff in a dramatic semi-final at Roland Garros. Then a beaming Italian called Jasmine Paolini crushed young Russian Mirra Andreeva to reach her first Grand Slam final. Poor Andreeva was in tears every time she was broken in the second set of a […]
Mirra Andreeva Through at 17 – Women’s Quarter-Finals Thrill!
Roland Garros
Teenager Mirra Andreeva commanded our attention as the women’s quarter-finals served up three-set thrillers at Roland Garros. We have often highlighted how women’s tennis is more than holding its own against the men for sheer entertainment value. Wimbledon 2024 will surely show us yet again how spectacular women’s matches have become. Centre Court awaits all […]
Carlos Alcaraz Pays Tribute to New Number One Jannik Sinner
Roland Garros
June 5, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz dismissed the feeble challenge of Stefanos Tsitsipas – and then paid tribute to a far more formidable foe. Jannik Sinner will become the new world number one on Monday – whatever happens for the rest of Roland Garros. The forced withdrawal of Novak Djokovic due to a torn meniscus left the way open […]
Novak Djokovic Moves Clear of Roger Federer for Major Wins
Roland Garros
June 4, 2024
Novak Djokovic looked for all the world an injured and beaten man against Argentine ace Francisco Cerundolo. He didn’t even move to try and stay in some rallies. It appeared he was about to be put to the sword as the underdog closed in for the kill. But as we have seen so many times […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas plays Alcaraz in Roland Garros Grudge Match
Roland Garros
June 3, 2024
Stefanos Tsitsipas is fed up with losing to Carlos Alcaraz. You can see the hurt in his eyes. More than that, he is slightly irritated by the honesty the young Spaniard displays when he talks about the Greek. After all, you are not supposed to find it easy against a colossus like Tsitsipas. You are […]