Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios Remain On Collision Course
Australian Open
January 23, 2020
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios are still on a collision course after their respective victories in the Australian Open. A much-anticipated fourth-round clash looks even spicier after the Aussie’s latest antics. Kyrgios responded comically to a time violation during his four-set win over Gilles Simon. He imitated the idiosyncrasies of Nadal’s much lengthier habitual service […]
Comeback Queen Coco Gauff Does It Again!
Australian Open
January 22, 2020
Coco Gauff never knows when she is beaten. She smiles because her father still calls her “kid.” He tells her she can always win, whatever the scoreboard says. She believes him. Even though she is still technically a kid, Coco Gauff doesn’t play like one. More like an escapologist. We saw it on Centre Court […]
Battling Brit Harriet Dart Earns Dream Halep Showdown
Australian Open
January 21, 2020
Harriet Dart produced a dramatic British success story on day two by earning herself a mouthwatering clash with Wimbledon champion Simona Halep. And Londoner Dart has the added kudos of outlasting Maria Sharapova at this year’s Australian Open. It was Sharapova who reduced her to tears in Melbourne last year by beating the plucky qualifier […]
Serena, Coco and Roger Shine On Day One
Australian Open
January 20, 2020
Serena Williams and Coco Gauff underlined the importance of increasing your mental strength – whether you’re 15 or 38 years old. Meanwhile, for Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, the first day of the Australian Open was all about bringing fresh energy to a familiar stage. And for British hope Dan Evans, part of the satisfaction […]
Federer Makes Prediction As Grand Slam Year Begins
Australian Open
January 17, 2020
Roger Federer has predicted that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will pass his own Grand Slam total. The Big Three are preparing for the start of the Australian Open – where Roger won his last major in 2018. Federer has a tough day-time opener against America’s Steve Johnson in Melbourne. But if the Swiss genius […]
Serena Wins First Title Since Becoming A Mother
Locker Room
January 13, 2020
‘Finally,’ Serena Williams said as she broke through a stubborn psychological barrier at the weekend. She beat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 to win the Auckland Classic. Not a massive scalp. But still, a moment to cherish. Joining in the celebrations were her two-year-old daughter, Alexis Olympia and her husband, Alexis Ohanian. US President […]
Djokovic Downs Nadal As Serbia Win ATP Cup
Locker Room
January 12, 2020
Novak Djokovic wept tears of joy having conquered the world once more. Rafael Nadal could only force a sporting smile having seen glory slip away. This victory was surely as sweet as any for Novak, because it came with Serbia. We all know how fiercely patriotic Djokovic is. It showed in the wild celebrations. ‘I […]
Will Federer or Serena Retire In 2020?
Locker Room
January 7, 2020
It’s always fun to try to predict what will happen to Roger Federer, Serena Williams and the rest of the superstars at the start of a new tennis year. What of the Famous Five – Federer, Serena, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray? Will they all still be playing by the end of 2020? […]
HIGHEST YEAR END RANKING SINCE 2010 FOR LUCY SHUKER
Debenture News
December 17, 2019
Highest Year End Ranking Since 2010 A huge positive for me at the end of this year is finishing the year ranked World No.4 in Doubles. This is my highest year-end doubles World Ranking since 2010 and my highest World Ranking since 2013 when I reached a doubles career-high of World No.3. Reaching the […]
What If The Tennis World Did Christmas Pantomime?
Locker Room
December 13, 2019
Christmas is almost here. Tennis is taking a well-earned rest and the pantomime season is upon us. What if the biggest names in the tennis world were free to take part in your pantomime? All the proceeds are going to charity. So you want the biggest possible audience receipts. A week-long run at a top […]