Tsonga Hits Back To Set Up Kyrgios Showdown
Australian Open
January 17, 2018
France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hasn’t always been known for his comebacks. When he’s good, he’s very good. When he’s off his game, he can sometimes look half-hearted. But what Tsonga produced against young sensation Denis Shapovalov will live long in the memory. DECIDER And, sorry as we are to see one of the most exciting newcomers […]
Federer Off To Flyer, Novak Faces Monfils
Australian Open
January 16, 2018
Roger Federer eased past ex-Brit Aljaz Bedene, and then skilfully deflected some pressure as tournament favourite. Just for a change, all eyes won’t necessarily be on the immaculate Federer in the second round anyway. Because Novak Djokovic faces a mouth-watering test of his elbow and all-round fitness against the enigmatic and highly entertaining Gael Monfils. FEROCITY […]
Australian Open Day 1: Kyle Edmund Thrives Among Early Upsets
Australian Open
January 15, 2018
Britain’s Kyle Edmund clenched his fist in triumph at the Australian Open, still gritting his teeth, just as he had done at key moments all match long. You needed a certain nerve to come from behind twice and pull off this impressive result. Edmund showed that he is developing a psychological strength to go with his natural power. And now […]
Can Federer Follow The Women? Or Will Nadal Spell Double Trouble at the Australian Open?
Australian Open
January 12, 2018
When Roger Federer defends his Australian Open title, he will bid to become only the fourth player of all time to win twenty or more Grand Slam singles crowns. The other three are all women – Margaret Court (24), Serena Williams (23), and Steffi Graf (22). But Rafael Nadal, will be out to stop him. Rafa is […]
Murray Aims For Wimbledon 2018 Return
Wimbledon
January 8, 2018
Andy Murray has had a hip operation in Melbourne and is aiming to be back in time for Wimbledon 2018. This is amazing news when many were starting to write off his career completely. Wimbledon tennis fans will be reassured that the home hero isn’t going to rush his comeback. But he will do everything […]
Should Serena Have Played In Melbourne?
Locker Room
January 5, 2018
If Serena Williams took the same psychological approach as Roger Federer, she would probably already be past Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. But Serena, currently on 23 Slams, just puts so much pressure on herself. And she is doing it again. Serena has just pulled out of the Australian Open, despite proving that […]
What Will Happen At Wimbledon 2018 And Beyond?
Wimbledon
January 2, 2018
The New Year heralds the start of our build-up to Wimbledon 2018. And there’s nothing more exciting than knowing that another Wimbledon Championships is only months away. But there is plenty of tennis to be played before the highlight of the year comes around at Wimbledon. Historic The Grand Slams start in Australia in a […]
Top Ten Tennis Moments of 2017
Locker Room
December 28, 2017
What are your favourite tennis moments of 2017? It’s so subjective of course, but here is a possible top ten, in reverse order. You could just as easily pick ten other moments and focus, for example, on the Grand Slam triumphs of the brilliant Rafael Nadal, rather than some of his truly dramatic reverses. Tennis has been […]
Is Federer Greater Than Ali And Bolt?
Locker Room
December 15, 2017
The British public have voted Roger Federer as their BBC (TV) Overseas Sports Personality of the Year for a record fourth time. That’s one more time than two other towering figures from world sport. The boxer, Muhammad Ali and the athlete, Usain Bolt won the award three times. It shows the love the Brits have for […]
Battle of the Sexes – Film Review
Locker Room
December 12, 2017
Battle of the Sexes is a much better film than Bjorg vs McEnroe – but don’t expect it to be all about tennis. Above all this sensitive, sensual, funny movie revolves around Billie Jean King’s realisation that she is gay. Meet King today and you feel her power and self-assurance straight away. Billie Jean back then seems to have […]