Nights at the Foro Italico can be a bit chilly but world class tennis is guaranteed! It was about quarter to eight local time so not too late as Azarenka and Svitolina begun their battle in the second round in 2019. Svitolina won back to back titles in 2017 and 2018 but having a returning... Continue Reading →
The ATP and WTA have announced the tours suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been extended until the end of July. A decision on tournaments August and until immediately after the US Open is expected in two weeks time. There have also been updates from the US Open who are looking at options behind... Continue Reading →
Having lost to Novak Djokovic in the Madrid final a week before and failing to defend his first Masters 1000 title on clay Djokovic and Murray battled once again but this time in Rome. Having not dropped a set all week the Brit arrived into the final in good shape with wins against Kukushkin, Chardy,... Continue Reading →
An evening on the Campo Centrale court at the Foro Italico can usually go on for some time. Wrap up and maybe bring a blanket and in return you get world class tennis. Year on year you witness some of the best match-ups on the clay and a meeting between Djokovic and Del Potro from... Continue Reading →
Throughout his career I have loved the game of David Goffin. He plays tennis with incredible pose and a plan with his standout shot being his backhand, down the line. A problem during his career has been injuries and consistency. He has shown he can put on a performance to beat the best but has... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I said the USTA were hanging onto hope as they look to still deliver a full US Open tournament at Flushing Meadows and that certainly still seems to be the case. The situation is still the same, part of the Billie Jean King Tennis Center was used as a small hospital... Continue Reading →
Heading to Rome in 2018 was the last chance to prepare for Roland Garros. Having been runner-up in Roland Garros twice before and Rome the year before a lot of success for Simona Halep was coming via Madrid on the clay but could she make that big step in time for Roland Garros. A place... Continue Reading →
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 →
2013 was quite a phenomenal year for Serena Williams. The world number one was in a rampant mood in Rome. Having won in Madrid the question was could be back it up the following week? Of course she could. 6-2 6-2, 6-0 6-1, 6-2 6-0, 6-3 6-0 and 6-1 6-3 60 sets of tennis won... Continue Reading →
