At 4-6 6-4 6-2 Dominic Thiem was a set of tennis away from creating. A set of tennis against Novak Djokovic on a court he has never lost on in a Grand Slam semi-final or final is a difficult quest and one which is still unsolved. Dominic Thiem is now a three time runner-up in... Continue Reading →
For a man chasing an equalling record of 20 Grand Slam titles to tie with Roger Federer it isn't often that you use the phrase missed opportunity but that was what it was for Rafael Nadal against Dominic Thiem. On five previous occasions, Thiem had never beaten Rafa at a Grand Slam. Two sets down... Continue Reading →
Novak is after a eighth title, Roger is looking for major No.21 and other guys are looking for their first but as we approach who will go further and who will go home? Novak Djokovic v Milos Raonic Novak looks in the mood. He has gone from strength to strength over the course of the... Continue Reading →
There wasn't fireworks but it was a fun match between Rafa and Nick! Rafa was rampant out of the blocks but there was a bit of a slow down from the world number one who invested an awful lot in the opening set as Nick began to take charge. The third set did feel like... Continue Reading →
A new week but the same goal, the last set of players were out at Melbourne Park looking to make the quarter finals of the first major of the year but who made it? Simona Halep 6-4 6-4 Elise Mertens Simona Halep was the first up on Day 8 and delivered in just over 90... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Showman may be Hugh Jackman but on Saturday it was fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios who put on a hell of a show at Melbourne Arena on Saturday night. Melbourne Arena was electric and the noise amplified as after 4 house and 26 minutes Nick Kyrgios defeated Karen Khachanov. Now for the eighth time... Continue Reading →
Winner of two of the last three majors have propelled Rafael Nadal to world number one status. I think it is fair to say since winning New York it hasn't been world number one level and this was on show at the ATP Cup. The word 'tiredness' got passed around but I just felt this... Continue Reading →
Six contenders? Seems about right. Novak is chasing down more history as well as Rafa who is looking at chasing down Roger who would like to pull away a bit more but Daniil, Dominic and Stefanos have their sights on a first major title, but how realistic are there six' chances? Novak Djokovic Overwhelming favourite,... Continue Reading →
When the pressure is on, when it is win or bust there is only one man to call. Novak Djokovic' perfect performance against Rafael Nadal in ATP Cup will go down as one of the matches of the year. His relentless fight is unmatched and has taken his record to a quite outstanding 8 matches... Continue Reading →
