Down at the WTA event in Auckland we got the first glimpse of one of the most anticipated doubles teams down under during the new season. Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki kicked off Monday with a big win in their first match as a doubles team. The two have been best friends on and off... Continue Reading →
Even numbered years seem to be her thing, will we see Angie’s best again in 2020?
Angie Kerber's best is very good. Her season has been very poor and has had similar shades of her 2017 season and to an extent her 2015 season. 2016 and 2018 were fantastic years especially at the majors and her record shows that over the past four years. I do apologise, 2019 was four wins... Continue Reading →
Who stole the headlines at the opening round matches at US Open?
It has been an incredible couple of days down in New York. With round one now over who has caught the eye down at Flushing Meadows? Vasek Pospisil 4-6 7-5 7-5 4-6 6-3 Karen Khachanov Vasek has his first main draw win in a year following a rough time with injury. Karen Khachanov will be... Continue Reading →
Who’s preparations for Flushing Meadows have been far from ideal?
The final major of the year is a chance to end the season on a high. Of course there is still a lot of tennis to be played once all has been said and done in New York but for preparations for an event they'd hope to compete at have been anything but ideal. Who... Continue Reading →
Defending the title seemed unlikely but is it now possible?
12 months ago Angie Kerber won her first Wimbledon title and her third major title following a torrid 2017 season. Since winning Wimbledon last year it hasn't really happened for the former world number one. Angie won seven matches in a row in London and for the rest of the season never secured more than... Continue Reading →
Federer & Stefanos survive as Sharapova, Osaka & Wawrinka fall!
All across Europe the biggest names in tennis have been in action once again as they prepare for Wimbledon with some upsets ahead of the third major of the year putting question marks over their chances. On a day where there were upsets there was also a big statement win and that was from the... Continue Reading →
Foro Italico; Which ladies will be hoping to find some form ahead of Paris?
One of the worlds most ancient cities is the last stop for many ahead of Roland Garros. The site in Rome is one of the most beautiful settings for tennis and the atmosphere is always quite something! Who needs a good run before the second major of the year? Elina Svitolina Injury has halted her... Continue Reading →
Stuttgart so far; Injuries 🚑 Round one ✅ Time for round two fireworks 🎆
Round one is now over in Stuttgart, some have begun and the top four seeds are yet to begin their quest for the title but has happened over the first couple of days and what exciting match-ups we can look forward to over the next day or so. Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza withdrew from... Continue Reading →
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Preview
The best will be there. WTA Stuttgart at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix always proves to be one of the highlights of the season in the lead up to Roland Garros. This is a time to really put down a marker and many players will be looking to kick off their clay court season in... Continue Reading →
Angie’s day! How her determination is a lesson to us all!
In 2016, Angie Kerber was playing the best tennis on the tour hands down! The German at the age of 28 had her best season winning in Melbourne, New York and made the final of Wimbledon a year that saw her claim world number one spot. 2017 was a write off, the form deteriorated and... Continue Reading →