Women’s Tennis Is Stealing the Show More and More These Days!
Locker Room
June 1, 2024
Women’s tennis is every bit as thrilling as the men’s game. And you only have to look back at the merry month of May 2024 for further proof of this growing trend. The Madrid final between Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka wasn’t just the best women’s match this year – it was the best tennis […]
Wheelchair Tennis – Pride and Frustration in 72 Hours!
Locker Room
May 30, 2024
What happens off the tennis court can sometimes be as dramatic as the matches on the court. A recent week offered some perfect examples of life’s unforeseen twists and turns. First there was the visit to Buckingham Palace for a garden party, given in recognition of recipients of the British Empire Medal (BEM) and other […]
Brits Knocked Out of Roland Garros but Ready for Wimbledon 2024
Locker Room
May 29, 2024
Brits knocked out. It’s not so unusual to see it happen early at Grand Slams. But all of them? In the very first round? That’s the way it has unfolded at Roland Garros. Six singles players, six defeats. A total of five sets won between them. Brits won’t fall so easily at Wimbledon 2024 – […]
Rafael Nadal Explains His Wimbledon 2024 Dilemma After Early Exit
Locker Room
May 28, 2024
Rafael Nadal has performed something of a U-turn with regard to his Wimbledon 2024 involvement. As predicted, Nadal was knocked out of Roland Garros in straight sets – although the veteran Spaniard certainly had his chances. Rafa even served for the second set. He had numerous break points along the way before Sascha Zverev secured […]
Andy Murray Bids Farewell to French Open as Stan Prevails
Locker Room
May 27, 2024
Andy Murray said a sad goodbye to Grand Slam singles action at Roland Garros with an air of resignation. Super Stan Wawrinka was simply too strong in the battle of the legends. But there is an obvious bonus for Wimbledon spectators. Andy Murray will now have more time to concentrate on getting ready for his […]
Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu have an eye on Wimbledon 2024
Locker Room
May 25, 2024
Rafael Nadal is getting ready for a titanic struggle against Sascha Zverev at Roland Garros on Sunday. But behind the scenes the legendary Spaniard has been thinking beyond Paris. Rafael Nadal has one eye on Wimbledon 2024! The great man has entered the tournament already! That’s not to suggest for a moment that Rafa isn’t […]
Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal Prepare for Roland Garros
Roland Garros
May 24, 2024
Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal face formidable tests in their final Roland Garros Grand Slam campaigns. And we’ll be watching carefully to see what bearing events in Paris might have on the possibility of their appearance at the All England Club in July. Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal would both receive emotional welcomes at Wimbledon […]
Sascha Zverev and Iga Swiatek are Imperious in Rome
Locker Room
May 20, 2024
Sascha Zverev is now one of the favourites for Roland Garros glory after a dominant performance at the Italian Open in Rome. Wimbledon 2024 will tell us whether Zverev can now finally bring his best game to the grass and go deep at the All England Club in July. There was no stopping the powerful […]
Will the Great Novak Djokovic Ever Win Another Grand Slam?
Locker Room
May 13, 2024
Novak Djokovic was undoubtedly unlucky to be struck on the head by a water bottle as he signed autographs in Rome. When he next played, he said he felt strange. ‘It was like another player had entered my shoes. There was no balance, no tempo, no rhythm. It’s concerning.’ The short-term result was a surprising […]
Iga Swiatek Saves Three Match Points to Win Madrid Thriller
Locker Room
May 6, 2024
Iga Swiatek relived the beautiful simplicity of her predicament at the end of the most dramatic final she has ever played. There wasn’t despair, because she still harboured outrageous hope. And though she told herself she had nothing to lose, that wasn’t true either. A maiden Madrid title was on the line. Having been backed […]