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 →
6-3 6-4: Nadal brushes past an erratic Rublev in London opener
Based on his time in Paris a couple of weeks ago not too much is expected of Rafael Nadal over the course of the week in London as he searches for his first ATP Finals trophy but his opening performance at the O2 is something to build on. The level of performance from Rafa in... 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 →
No one has been as consistent as Andrey Rublev in 2020, now the Russian will bring his impressive game to London for his ATP Finals debut
2020 has not had much structure however when Tennis was played across the world one player who delivered time and time again was Andrey Rublev. The Russian has always played a back seat role with Medvedev and Khachanov breaking through but the last year or so has been about the level of Andrey Rublev. At... Continue Reading →
Relentlessly Ruthless Russian, how long will Andrey Rublev’s latest unbeaten run last?
Before lockdown the form player was Andrey Rublev, the Russian had maybe dipped behind the shadow of Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev but this year it is all about Andrey and the Russian is not looking like slowing down any time soon. Since tennis return he has picked up where he left off despite early... Continue Reading →
Djokovic calls out “witch-hunt” which may be correct from some corners but is a point still being missed?
During his isolation period it has been quite quiet from Novak Djokovic who returned to the tennis court on Tuesday for the first time since his positive test for Covid-19. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWYxqwgvxK/ Djokovic was back on court at his own academy which hosted the first leg of the now cancelled Adria Tour with Viktor Troicki who... Continue Reading →
Dan Evans leaves Andrey Rublev deflated following dominant performance in Dubai!
Dan Evans has booked his place into a semi-final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis this week following a string of fantastic performances. With this run which is not over yet the Brit will debut on Monday at a career high ranking of around 27 in the world. His first match he came from a... Continue Reading →
Andrey Rublev drops seven points on serve in eight games to continue his excellent start to 2020!
Andrey Rublev has taken his good from Qatar to Adelaide to Melbourne and he looks in the groove in Rotterdam. A test in the first round for the Russian who has won two titles already this year! The 22 year old faced a more experienced Georgian in Nikoloz Basilashvili in his first round of the... Continue Reading →
Australian Open Day 8
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 →
Medvedev, Khachanov & Rublev all set for tough tests on Saturday!
Daniil Medvedev, Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev are at the front of an exciting time for Russian Tennis. Daniil is of a course a former US Open finalist and was a standout player last season. Karen Khachanov has had some success as he won Paris Masters in 2018 but has struggled for consistency. Andrey Rublev... Continue Reading →