Record-Breaking Federer Suggests Nadal Is Favourite
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July 5, 2017
After Roger Federer notched an historic 85th match win and fired his 10,000th ace at Wimbledon, it was typical of the man to point to a rival’s recent achievements instead. But this time there was more than humility at work. There was a refusal to succumb to the pressure of expectation, especially when a fierce […]
Rafa Means Business…But Wawrinka’s Wimbledon Is Over
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July 4, 2017
Look into the eyes. The eyes of a winner. Rafael Nadal is not talking like a man short of confidence on grass, or someone simply here to make up the numbers these days. Rafa is talking like a man who has gone all the way before and intends to do precisely that once more. ‘It’s […]
Murray and Venus March On – But Kyrgios Is Out !
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July 3, 2017
Andy Murray and Venus Williams both began their Wimbledon 2017 campaigns confidently, despite significant distractions away from the tennis court. For the world number one, the news that his wife Kim is pregnant with their second child has at least deflected some attention away from his hip injury. Murray seemed fit and focused enough to […]
Celebrities to look out for at Wimbledon 2017
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Who are we going to see at Wimbledon 2017…..off the court? Sport has a wonderful power to embrace all peoples of the world regardless of age, creed or sex. Tennis is no exception to the rule. If anything, tennis fans span all walks of life from royalty, movie stars, elite athletes to mere mortals such […]
Federer v Murray or Federer v Nadal? A Dream Final Beckons!
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June 30, 2017
Already dreaming of a Federer v Murray Wimbledon final? Or maybe Federer v Nadal would be the ultimate for you? Guess what? Your dream can come true after the Wimbledon draw made the most mouthwatering contests very possible indeed. That draw puts the champion, Andy Murray, in the opposite half of the draw to the […]
What Is The Perfect Wimbledon 2017 Women’s Final?
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June 26, 2017
Who do you want to see in the women’s final at Wimbledon 2017? Which match-up would make for the most drama and really tug at the heart-strings, as well as bringing gasps of delight at the sheer quality of the tennis? We’ve thought of one or two magnificent clashes, that could bring tears to the […]
Federer Favourite For Historic Wimbledon
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June 21, 2017
Roger Federer’s superb form in his opening match at Halle left him on the verge of securing a top-four seeding for Wimbledon – and that means he can avoid Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray until the semi-finals. Defeat for Stan Wawrinka at Queen’s left Federer needing just one more victory in Germany to […]
Emotional Nadal Takes Tenth Roland Garros Title, Ostapenko Stuns Halep
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June 11, 2017
Rafael Nadal sank onto his back, caking his sweat-soaked shirt with the Roland Garros clay he loves so dearly. He had suppressed the dangerous brilliance of Stan Wawrinka with a Yoda-like will-power, removing all the strength and self-belief from his adversary until the 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 score-line made his task in this landmark final sound even simpler than […]
Will Rafael Nadal Make More History?
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June 10, 2017
Rafael Nadal stands on the brink of an historic tenth Roland Garros title as he prepares to face Stan Wawrinka in Sunday’s big final. Wawrinka also knows what it is to win the French Open. He did so against Novak Djokovic, who was also regarded as practically invincible at the time. So it is not […]
Can Ostapenko Shock Simona Halep In Women’s Final?
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June 9, 2017
Make no mistake, Jelena Ostapenko is unstoppable when she hits her stride. Amazingly, her forehand is faster than that of the men’s world number one, Andy Murray. But can the samba-loving ballroom dancer strut her stuff against the best around right now, Simona Halep? We will find out in Saturday’s women’s singles final, where Halep […]