2020 has not been a year with too much to shout about and with a shorten than usual calendar not too much happening in the tennis world. However, some good news in a tough year is the welcome return of former British number one Laura Robson to a tennis court after 19 months out. 26... Continue Reading →
Outside of Junior Wimbledon last year just 2.3% of players in Junior Grand Slams have been British since the beginning of last year, so where is the next generation?
Six British singles players entered the main draws at Roland Garros and not one made it past the first round. Heather Watson who was a junior champion herself had this to say following the exits: "I don't see who's next," "I feel like we've got a good little group of players right now, but little.... Continue Reading →
Battle of the Brits – British Bulldogs 63 – 56 Union Jacks
Over the past week 60 matches have been played down at Roehampton in the latest version of The Battle of the Brits with the Union Jacks captained by Judy Murray and Greg Rusedski and the British BullDogs captained by Anne Keothavong and Leon Smith. Different matches were worth different points on a daily basis with... Continue Reading →
Jodie Burrage impresses once again at Roehampton!
Over the last few weeks different events at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton have given the chance to British players to play during a time when competition has been missing from players schedules and one player who has really stood out has been Jodie Burrage. Jodie only turned 21 a couple of months back... Continue Reading →
Emma Raducanu impresses on Day 1 at Battle of the Brits!
After a successful week of tennis in the first Battle of the Brits event in Roehampton this time it is back for mens and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles. On the opening day Jodie Burrage who was superbly impressive in the recent Progress Tour finishing runner-up to Katie Boulter but continued her good form... Continue Reading →
Katie Boulter 3-6 7-6 6-2 Jodie Burrage
After another good week of tennis at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton has come to an end. The Progress Tour was a fantastic success and the chance to see some of the top female British players in the final. It was quite fitting to see Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage in the final after... Continue Reading →
Battle of the Brit’s draw ahead of 23rd of June kick-off!
As exhibition events begin to pick up speed around the world following no action on the ATP or WTA tour on the 23rd of June until the 29th Jamie Murray is bringing 'The Battle of the Brits' to our screens. The Battle of the Brit's is a behind closed door event of singles and doubles... Continue Reading →
Tennis in England given the green light with guidelines amid new lockdown rules
Following the change of message to Stay Alert from Stay Home and the ability to meet someone outside your household in a public place for exercise whilst maintain a 2m distance tennis will be able to resume with some guidelines. These guidelines are only for England and not Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland who are... Continue Reading →
Johanna Konta wins Miami Open title!
In the latest of this tennis throwback it is to Crandon Park in Miami when Johanna Konta won her biggest title to date! Throughout her career Johanna Konta has made some incredible memories on the WTA tour not many will top her run to winning the Miami Open in 2017! Jo was seeded 10th in... Continue Reading →
Davis Cup Finals Groups Announced!
Following the first of the new Davis Cup Finals last year in which the hosts Spain won on home soil tennis will return to Madrid at the end of the year in the second year of the new format. Spain will be there to defend their title and there are some new teams this year.... Continue Reading →