Only twice before has Rafael Nadal lost from two sets up before today. In 2005 against Federer at the Miami Open and in 2015 against Fabio Fognini at the US Open, now Stefanos Tsitsipas has added his name to a very small list with his quarter final win at the Australian Open. Down two sets... Continue Reading →
Australian Open Day 6 – Daniil Medvedev bounces back, Muchova sees off Pliskova, Vekic takes out Kanepi and Berrettini survives a late scare!
Daniil survives after a slight scare! Daniil Medvedev who is considered a favourite for the title saw things get tricky for the Russian who has now extended his winning run on the tour to 17 without loss. It was plain sailing for the fourth seed who led 6-3 6-3 against Krajinovic but the Serb struck... Continue Reading →
ATP Cup Group B – Spain 🇪🇸, Australia 🇦🇺 & Greece 🇬🇷
in any group competition there is a 'group of death' and this one could deliver some incredible and exciting tennis over the week at Melbourne Park. It will see experience and youth clash and some rematches from 2020's edition of the ATP Cup. Group B Spain, Australia & Greece The standout here is of course... Continue Reading →
A dip in intensity showed in a schedule hit 2020 season which Stefanos Tsitsipas will hope to put right in 2021
After an outstanding breakthrough 2019 season the following year was always going to be a bigger test. Even without what he has happened this year and without the usual structure of the season it has felt in 2020 something was missing for Stefanos Tsitsipas. I think back to 2019 and I think of the win... Continue Reading →
Nadal back in the semi-finals after 5 year absence!
There may be no crowds in London this year but the best in mens tennis has delivered day by day in London and as the semi-finals loom some business had to be sorted on Thursday night. Win or bust. Nadal and Tsitsipas for a place in the semi-final. Tsitsipas was last years champion but lost... Continue Reading →
Farewell London: Stefanos Tsitsipas delights on debut to win ATP Finals in a phenomenal year!
For many years the best in men's tennis have finished their season at the Tour Finals. In 2019 the Greek stole the headlines at the Australian Open. I was in Melbourne for the Australian Open and the city went mad for Stefanos. He turned up at one of the biggest stages in the world and... Continue Reading →
Stefanos survives a resurgent Rublev but isn’t out of danger just yet…
Stefanos Tsitsipas has kept his chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ATP Finals alive but only just. The defending champion was in cruise control but a slip in concentration welcomed back Rublev to the match and it got very tense in the latter stages. Early on in the match it was all about... Continue Reading →
ATP Finals: Day 1
The first day of the final year in London at the O2 Arena was full of world class tennis seeing the best in singles and doubles kick off their final event of the year at the ATP Finals. Koolhof & Metkic defeat Krawietz & Mies The day began with a tense doubles match as the... Continue Reading →
Stefanos Tsitsipas forced a third but Dominic Thiem powers through to claim revenge in London!
Last year's final was this years opening round robin match at the O2 Arena as the first day of the ATP Finals saw defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas taking on Dominic Thiem to boast an early win in the group. It was a fun match between the two players who fought for this trophy twelve months... Continue Reading →
For one last time, London’s calling…
For the 12th and final year the ATP Finals will be played at the O2 Arena in London. The best in mens tennis will be there, unfortunately none of the 17,500 spectators will be present. It is good to see it but will be slightly bitter-sweet, I was meant to attend the semi-finals and finals... Continue Reading →