Kei Nishikori has picked off some big wins in his career. Against Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and in New York recently Andy Murray but despite this win against the British number one I’m still not convinced by Kei’s ability to challenge the top players regularly as we saw against Wawrinka in the semi-finals. Panic Even... Continue Reading →
Tenacious Kerber didn’t have to change much to become a champion!
One year ago Angelique Kerber was ranked at number 11 in the world. The German had only reached two semi-finals in 32 Grand Slam appearances and now things are totally different. One year on she is ranked world number one having won two Grand Slams this year in Melbourne and New York and was runner... Continue Reading →
Serena – From invincible to vulnerable on the big stage but don’t write her off just yet!
Serena Williams in the final stages of a Grand Slam use to be invincible however now the 22 time Grand Slam champion is looking vulnerable on the big stage but let’s not write her off yet! After losing the 2011 US Open final to Sam Stosur back in 2011 Serena went on an incredible run... Continue Reading →
Murray drops just 5 games in demolition of Dimitrov!
Former US Open champion Andy Murray was in majestic form late last night as the Brit demolished Grigor Dimitrov quite easily in straight sets winning 6-1 6-2 6-2 against the Bulgarian dropping just five games. Prior to the match I was a tiny bit worried as Dimitrov had been in good form recently with some... Continue Reading →
Thiem must revisit scheduling after injury in New York
Dominic Thiem has been one of the stars of the tour this season but the Austrian’s run at the US Open came to an early end as he had to withdraw with a right leg/calf problem during his match against Juan Martin Del Potro where he was down a set and 3-2 to the Argentine... Continue Reading →
Kyle and Dan both show they belong in the big time!
Everyone wants to perform on the biggest stage in the world and for Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans they certainly did that and showed they have what it takes to compete at one of the highest levels in men's tennis. They have the ability and both players' improvement over the last year or so has... Continue Reading →
US Open Preview – Dominic Thiem v Juan Martin Del Potro
Two players who have found form at different times this year meet with a place in the quarter finals at place is Dominic Thiem and Juan Martin Del Potro. Dominic Thiem has been one of the stories of the season as he has risen up the rankings with some excellent performances and a handful of... Continue Reading →
Outstanding Wozniacki shines in New York!
A former finalist in 2009 and 2014 Caroline Wozniacki turned up to New York on the back of a difficult year with injury issues and poor form ranked at 74 now the Dane is on her best run since March 2015 as she has progressed to the quarter finals of the US Open after a... Continue Reading →
Sevastova strikes again in New York!
British number one Johanna Konta was the latest player to be on the receiving end of the power and skill of 26 year old Anastasija Sevastova as the Latvian booked her place in her first Grand Slam quarter final in style. Having retired at the age of 23 she returned to tennis last year and... Continue Reading →
Kyle Edmund upsets home favourite John Isner!
Kyle Edmunds exceptional run at the US Open continues. The 22 year old saw off the 13th seed Richard Gasquet in round one and followed that up with a win against Ernesto Escobedo in the second round and yesterday dumped out John Inser in four sets to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam... Continue Reading →