Dominic Thiem is the world number three. The Austrian has only played in Rio since the Australian Open final but his time in South America didn't last long. A result of Federer being injured and not defending his title in Dubai is that he drops to number four and Thiem peaks at a career high... Continue Reading →
Bublik admits to disliking tennis and is only in it for the money Alexander Bublik brings variety, fun and drama to the tennis court. The young Kazakhstani has continued to impress over the last year or so but this week he has admitted to not liking tennis and only being in it for the money.... Continue Reading →
Roger Federer has today confirmed he will be out until the grass court season following knee surgery he underwent in Switzerland. Just a week or so ago it was confirmed that the 38 year old would be playing at Roland Garros but those plans have been put to bed and will miss tournament in: Dubai... Continue Reading →
Ranking-less Jack Sock still waiting for a win, should he be given ATP wildcards or should he work a bit harder? Jack Sock came back to tennis, it didn’t last long but I didn’t expect it to. Jack was once upon a time a top player, this was a brief moment. He finished 2019 without... Continue Reading →
Novak Djokovic once again is through to an Australian Open final. Never has the Serb lost a semi-final in Melbourne (7/7) nor has he lost a final in Melbourne (7/7). Before the match it had become a bit of a circus regarding Roger Federer's fitness. He was spotted practicing at Melbourne Park, he did have... Continue Reading →
For an incredible 50th time Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will go head to head. A place in the final of the Australian Open is at stake. It is their fifth meeting down at Melbourne Park. Djokovic has won three of their four meetings on Rod Laver Arena. Overall Djokovic leads the head to head... Continue Reading →
In normal circumstances you would favour Roger Federer as he came up against Tennys Sandgren but Federer has come into Melbourne under prepared you could argue. Two sets to one down against Sandgren and you feared the worse. The former champion did up his game in the fourth set forcing a tie-break against the American... 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 →
Friday delivered. Has the Australian Open ever had a more chaotic day? I don't think so but before the chaos let's look for some normality. Novak Djokovic was in a ruthless mood as he defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 6-2 6-2. Ash Barty likewise took 78 minutes in a 6-3 6-2 win against Elena Rybakina Petra... Continue Reading →
