Novak Djokovic is closing in on the record for number of weeks at world number one in mens tennis. The Serb is currently at 293 weeks as world number one after the rankings freeze this year and is closing in on Roger Federer's record of 310. Djokovic has confirmed he is focusing on picking up... Continue Reading →
Over the years I have shouted and even cried with joy watching Andy Murray beat the best and win some of the biggest titles this incredible sport has to offer. The sport is more than just supporting a player and watching them lift trophies but also the journey in the sport, bouncing back and those... Continue Reading →
There have been many stories over the last few months on the Challenger tour and one player who has continued to write chapters in his journey up the rankings is Carlos Alcaraz. Since he made his ATP debut in February the focus on Carlos who was 16 at the time of his debut in Rio... Continue Reading →
In these pieces I have said Shanghai brings out the best in people. It’s after the US Open, players have had time to reflect and build for the end of the season. At the stage Shanghai with the flair and brilliance of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and you’ve got a dream pair. When you play against Rafa... Continue Reading →
Throughout his career Roberto Bautista Agut had proved a problematic opponent for the best. 2016 was a phenomenal year for Andy Murray and Roberto who defeated Djokovic stood in his way of a third Masters 1000 in Shanghai but Murray added another Shanghai Masters to an incredible season! A closely contested half an hour left... Continue Reading →
2017 was a magnificent year for Grigor Dimitrov, not many would have expected the year to end with him winning the ATP Finals in London but before that there was some work to do. Down in Shanghai the Bulgarian missed out only slightly in an epic battle with Rafael Nadal! A place in the semi-finals... Continue Reading →
Tennis moves on quicker than any other individual sport, there isn't much time with the demand of the tour to celebrate success and take your foot off the accelerator. Winning titles is a major part of the sport but as is keeping with the sport as it moves on and no one has done that... Continue Reading →
Matteo Berrettini had an incredible breakthrough season in 2019, the Italian rose to the occasion, took and created opportunities and sealed some big wins in a year which I described as a learning curve. One of which was a 7-6 6-4 win over Dominic Thiem in Shanghai. I thought the performance was very clever from... Continue Reading →
Not many players have beaten Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, only one active player had done that in Novak Djokovic, the other was Robin Soderling in 2009. A Grand Slam win at Roland Garros this year was always going to be a tougher ask with all that is going on in the world. A new... Continue Reading →
There was a moment at Roland Garros where Elina Svitolina had the label of favourite. Following exits of Halep and Pliskova amongst other contenders the third seed was the highest seed left standing in the final eight. After dismantling Caroline Garica in the fourth round next up was Nadia Podoroska, the Argentine qualifier ranked at... Continue Reading →
