Will Barty Spark Another Party
Locker Room
June 20, 2019
WILL BARTY SPARK ANOTHER PARTY? Ashleigh Barty wins Wimbledon. It is not something you have to try too hard to imagine. After all, Barty has done it before – when she was only fifteen years old. Sure, that was the junior singles at Wimbledon back in 2011. But the irrepressible Barty has just won the […]
Time For Thiem To Shine On Grass?
Locker Room
June 14, 2019
Dominic Thiem is going places He says so himself. You don’t beat Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam semi-final without getting pretty good at what you do. But can Dominic go deep at Wimbledon? Can he make a big impression on the grass this year, at long last? Thiem thinks this could be his time. […]
Rafael Nadal Wins Twelfth Roland Garros
Roland Garros
June 9, 2019
Rafael Nadal made more history at Roland Garros with a record-breaking twelfth Grand Slam title there. Volleys from the tennis gods, an almost telepathic anticipation, unplayable service angles and a refusal to be denied. Rafa had it all. We are used to talking about Nadal’s brutal power and warrior spirit. But this was something more. […]
Ashleigh Barty Wins Roland Garros
Roland Garros
June 8, 2019
Ashleigh Barty is a Grand Slam champion. Howzat! Not bad for someone who left the sport for cricket in 2014 and might never have returned. But the plucky Aussie did return, three years ago, and she has returned better than ever before. Victory in Miami was a firm indication of the improvements she has made […]
Thiem Plays Nadal In Roland Garros Repeat Final
Roland Garros
Dominic Thiem will play Rafael Nadal in a repeat of last year’s Roland Garros final after defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5. Djokovic won’t become the second man to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously on two separate occasions. Not this year, anyway. He hit the heights for certain spells but couldn’t […]
What To Wear To Wimbledon 2020
Wimbledon
June 7, 2019
As Wimbledon fast approaches, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to wear to this sporting event of the summer and it’s a tournament that everyone gets excited about, even The Royals. But what exactly do you wear to watch the tennis? Not only is White the colour that is universally loved, and it […]
Nadal Downs Federer To Reach Final
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal saw off Roger Federer in straight sets. But he will have to play even better if he is to win his twelfth Roland Garros. There were flashes of brilliance from both stars, without this contest ever turning into a true classic. In the end, the 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 scoreline was a fair reflection […]
Heartbreak As Konta Blows Her Big Chance
Roland Garros
Jo Konta’s big day ended in upset at she missed out on a chance to reach the Roland Garros final. When she looks back, the popular Brit will see that she virtually beat herself, since both sets she lost were there for the taking. The painful process of losing big points she should have won […]
What Makes Wimbledon Debenture Tickets So Special?
Debenture News
WHAT ARE WIMBLEDON DENTURE TICKETS? Wimbledon Debenture Tickets are the hottest, and most sought after tickets in the world of tennis. Debenture Tickets are the only legally transferable ticket for Wimbledon. Every 5 years the AELTC issues a series of Debentures which are available to purchase. A Debenture entitles the holder to receive a ticket […]
Why Centre Court Is Still The Greatest
Locker Room
There is nowhere in the world like Wimbledon’s Centre Court. There is only one Centre Court, one royal box, one true cathedral of tennis. It is, quite simply, the spiritual home of our beautiful sport. You can feel the history. The atmosphere is even more special because of what has unfolded there before. The greatest […]