Three weeks of tournaments have been completed. The work done by tournaments to stage these events in the safest way possible for players has been absolutely exceptional but what have been the main stories from the last few weeks and ahead of the New York double. Jennifer wins her first title! The question for players... Continue Reading →
Sloane Stephens entering some of her most successful events as she tries to put bad form behind her following another lacklustre performance
Sloane Stephens winning the US Open seems a bit of a lifetime ago now. When I saw she was up against qualifier Leylah Fernandez in Lexington I did worry for her. Sloane's last match on the tour was a convincing defeat to the Canadian teenager and it was the same result on return. Leylah Fernandez... Continue Reading →
The finest or margins, the boldest tennis and big nerve! Simona v Sloane delivered in Montreal!
One of the highlights of the 2018 season was the final of Rogers Cup in Montreal. Simona Halep who had won Roland Garros met Sloane Stephens who went onto win the US Open following an exceptional run of form. The tennis both these ladies produced in Montreal was mad. It was probably one of my... Continue Reading →
My time at the Madrid Open: Part 1
This time last year I was in Madrid and attended the Mutua Madrid Open. It was a fun tournament and such a shame that unfortunately it won't happen this year. I saw some exceptional tennis and many and in these two parts here are some pictures and videos from my time there. If anyone is... Continue Reading →
The Overrule: Sloane secures first win, Vika returns but is set for time away & doubles disrespect?
Sloane Stephens digs deep to claim first win of 2020 but defeat to Fernandez a set back but doubles with Kim will help the American find fun on the court! It has been a tough time for Sloane Stephens but the American finally has her first win of the season as she defeated American wildcard in... Continue Reading →
The Overule: Djokovic & Nadal win, Watson stars in Acapulco, Monterrey field in need of wins and much more!
Another week has come to an end! Title winners, surprises, upsets, talking points and plenty of action from the week to have a look at! Next stop, Monterrey! Monterrey has quickly turned into the draw of players needing some wins. Not only is former world number one Kim Clijsters in action looking for her first... Continue Reading →
The Overule: Venus & Sloane await first wins, Kyrgios rightly unhappy, Kenin & de Minaur looking for rhythm and much more!
A mid-week version of The Overule with plenty of talking points on and off the tennis court where most are back in action following a short break after the Australian all hoping to kick off ahead of Indian Wells and Miami next month. Venus Williams still searching for her first win of 2020 as Kaja... Continue Reading →
Who stole the headlines at the opening round matches at US Open?
It has been an incredible couple of days down in New York. With round one now over who has caught the eye down at Flushing Meadows? Vasek Pospisil 4-6 7-5 7-5 4-6 6-3 Karen Khachanov Vasek has his first main draw win in a year following a rough time with injury. Karen Khachanov will be... Continue Reading →
Monica Puig finds out via Tweet that her coach (Kamau Murray) and Sloane Stephens are back together days after he said he couldn’t join her in New York…
Sloane Stephens and Kamau Murray are back together. The split at the beginning of the year was a surprise but this reunion has put a few more questions out there. Sloane Stephens announced the other day on Twitter that her and Sven Groeneveld had split. The season has been one to forget for the American... Continue Reading →
Who’s preparations for Flushing Meadows have been far from ideal?
The final major of the year is a chance to end the season on a high. Of course there is still a lot of tennis to be played once all has been said and done in New York but for preparations for an event they'd hope to compete at have been anything but ideal. Who... Continue Reading →