Four tournaments spread across four continents. Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, Delray Beach & Marseille. Only one of these events is a WTA event this coming week that is because of a mix-up and the WTA didn’t book the Debrecen facilities for the event so no tournament can take place, however there is still plenty of... Continue Reading →
At 4-6 6-4 6-2 Dominic Thiem was a set of tennis away from creating. A set of tennis against Novak Djokovic on a court he has never lost on in a Grand Slam semi-final or final is a difficult quest and one which is still unsolved. Dominic Thiem is now a three time runner-up in... Continue Reading →
History was on the line. Novak Djokovic was aiming for an eighth Australian Open title, Dominic Thiem the leader of the chasing pack was hoping to loosen the grip the top three have on the majors. Novak Djokovic started like a man on a mission. He found that early break of serve and very quickly... Continue Reading →
For some time now we've been speculating about a new Grand Slam champion, when will it happen? Dominic Thiem has come the closest having been runner up in back to back Roland Garros finals. Daniil Medvedev added his name to the hat with a very good run to the US Open final adding his name... Continue Reading →
Dominic Thiem is safely through to his third Grand Slam final but his first in Australia. In the battle of the first time semi-finalist in Melbourne between two very good friends it was the more experienced Austrian who progressed to a first final in Melbourne on Sunday. It was an interesting match, the nerves were... Continue Reading →
For a man chasing an equalling record of 20 Grand Slam titles to tie with Roger Federer it isn't often that you use the phrase missed opportunity but that was what it was for Rafael Nadal against Dominic Thiem. On five previous occasions, Thiem had never beaten Rafa at a Grand Slam. Two sets down... Continue Reading →
Novak is after a eighth title, Roger is looking for major No.21 and other guys are looking for their first but as we approach who will go further and who will go home? Novak Djokovic v Milos Raonic Novak looks in the mood. He has gone from strength to strength over the course of the... Continue Reading →
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 →
Six contenders? Seems about right. Novak is chasing down more history as well as Rafa who is looking at chasing down Roger who would like to pull away a bit more but Daniil, Dominic and Stefanos have their sights on a first major title, but how realistic are there six' chances? Novak Djokovic Overwhelming favourite,... Continue Reading →
