There will be a new winner at the ATP Finals this weekend. Dominic Thiem put on a masterclass of determination and strength to see off Novak Djokovic 7-5 7-6. A truly fascinating battle was played out at the O2 Arena between two giants in mens tennis. It was great to see the tactics behind the... Continue Reading →
It is the final weekend of a final week in a year without the usual structure on the ATP Tour. In this final weekend of the ATP Finals being held in London we have some normality with some usual faces in mens tennis in the semi-finals. Usual faces but only one former champion, Novak Djokovic... Continue Reading →
To beat Novak Djokovic you have to bring your very best tennis. Sometimes even your best isn't enough and when the world number one is playing well to beat him takes a special effort and Daniil Medvedev brought that on Thursday night. I love watching the Russian play, he is super smart and his tennis... Continue Reading →
Since 2004 Tennis has been dominated by Roger, Rafa and Novak, players have challenged but no one more consistent as Andy Murray who worked incredibly hard to match these guys. 2016 saw a new world number one in a phenomenal season and only the fourth different number one since February 2004 in Andy Murray who... Continue Reading →
Now that everyone has played once it is a good indicator on who has performed and who needs to perform and soon. The great thing about this format as it quickly turns into must win for players and two who did win on Day 2 were Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev Djokovic and Daniil Dominate!... Continue Reading →
On Sunday night a certain Rafael Nadal took 77 minutes to win in straight sets over ATP Finals debutant Andrey Rublev but for Novak Djokovic his 6-3 6-2 win over Diego Schwartzman took around 30 seconds longer cruising through in 78 minutes. It didn't look like being as straight forward as it turned out to... Continue Reading →
When all is said and done and a discussion about the GOAT continues, a certain Novak Djokovic will be high up the list. Over the years Novak has grown on me and I think his brilliance is unmatched and for four consecutive years no one could stop him in London. Winning the tour finals is... Continue Reading →
For the 12th and final year the ATP Finals will be played at the O2 Arena in London. The best in mens tennis will be there, unfortunately none of the 17,500 spectators will be present. It is good to see it but will be slightly bitter-sweet, I was meant to attend the semi-finals and finals... Continue Reading →
Novak Djokovic' trip to Vienna had one thing in mind, claim the world number one title for another year. The Serb opted out of a trip to Paris as he couldn't pick up any points there and knew if Rafa didn't play a 250 event before Paris he would secure another year as year end... Continue Reading →
A trip to London will bring Novak Djokovic' 2020 season to a close. The Serb opted out of Paris as he can't pick up any points and has his eyes set on breaking the record for weeks at world number one. 1300 points are on offer in London but the Serb has already guaranteed his... Continue Reading →
