Who Founded Wimbledon?
Wimbledon
January 13, 2019
It’s the world’s oldest, most prestigious tennis tournament, attracting royals, A-list stars and world leaders. Wimbledon is a sporting institution, having been held for over 130 years at the famous All England Club in London. Wimbledon’s age and prestige has meant it retains many customs that were long discarded by other events. Of the four […]
Our Preview Of The Australian Open 2019
Australian Open
January 11, 2019
Who will win the Australian Open? What drama will we see from the very first round? The answer to the second question is: “Plenty!” Emotional After all, we could be witnessing the last time Andy Murray plays a Grand Slam match when he faces Roberto Bautista Agut. The Scott’s emotional press conference raised that strong […]
Wimbledon’s Ball Boys and Girls
Wimbledon
January 9, 2019
Ball boys and Girls. As we prepare to enjoy all that is great about Wimbledon 2020, an elite group of young people are going through the final stages of their training. The Ball Boys and Girls have been working hard to make sure matches happen with a seemingly effortless fluency. Ready to have a sweaty […]
Federer Edges Tsitsipas In Perth Thriller As 2019 Delivers Early
Locker Room
January 3, 2019
Roger Federer used all his tennis wisdom and poise to get the better of Stefanos Tsitsipas in their first ever meeting. The Greek was playing his hero, some seventeen years his senior. No wonder he tightened slightly at vital moments. Tsitsipas was 4-1 up in the opening-set tie-break. But maybe the inner child failed to […]
Roger Federer “Honoured” After Facing Serena Williams
Locker Room
January 2, 2019
Roger Federer and Serena Williams just faced each other for the first time on a tennis court. Incredible isn’t it? Decades on tour, 43 Slams between them, and they had never played. As they both admitted afterwards, it is one thing to watch a fellow superstar – quite another to come up against their serve. […]
Tennis Has Pantomime Heroes And Heroines Aplenty !
Locker Room
December 21, 2018
Christmas pantomime season is here. And one thing is for sure. We all love a pantomime. Brave Which tennis star would best play Jack? And who could be the giant in Jack and the Beanstalk? Alex de Minaur would make the perfect Jack. Young. Brave. Bold, on the rise and more than willing to enter […]
Tennis Mothers Win New Rights
Locker Room
December 19, 2018
The WTA have come up with some new rules for tennis mothers returning to the sport after giving birth. The changes could even be seen as a timely Christmas present for tennis mums and a victory for Serena Williams. The organising body of the women’s game have listened to Serena and the opinions of other […]
Why Can National Treasure Sir Andy Murray Look Forward To 2019?
Locker Room
December 5, 2018
Andy Murray is hoping for a big 2019. Some might say it is a make-or-break year for the battling Brit and his comeback hopes. He has just confirmed his place at the Australian Open. And any Slam is an acid test for his fitness. But does Murray really have anything to prove, other than to […]
Wimbledon – The Most Glamorous Celebrities Attend
Wimbledon
November 30, 2018
Who will come to Wimbledon 2019? Celebrities, Royals, Sporting Heroes? The simple answer is: just about everybody who is anybody in showbiz! How do we know? Well, let’s just reflect upon the celebrity list from Wimbledon 2018. And as you drool over the sheer glamour of it all, there is one inescapable conclusion. Wimbledon is […]
Zverev Downs Djokovic To Win Final
Locker Room
November 18, 2018
Alexander Zverev made beating Novak Djokovic look easy. And it wasn’t just the 6-4, 6-3 scoreline. This was emphatic. You had to remember that almost no one had been able to beat Novak in the last six months. Not even Zverev himself, earlier in the week. But “Sascha” Zverev has now turned into something very […]