An opportunity arose. Novak Djokovic had seen off Rafael Nadal in the quarter finals at Roland Garros. It was only the second time since 2004 there would no Nadal in a Paris final. Stan Wawrinka had knocked out Roger Federer in straight sets as well meaning not one of the semi-finalists had previously won the... Continue Reading →
After being joined by Andy Murray on Friday the world number one Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday he would be joined by Stan Wawrinka! ND - "STANIMAL" SW - "You're on time for the first time ever, maybe you can be on time to the practice court" SW - Is that French Open ball? ND... Continue Reading →
These times are extremely unknown in most of our lifetimes. No tennis, no results, no upsets and little to talk about in the tennis world. I think it is important that we do try and continue as much as we can, over the next few weeks I'll be sharing more memories and reacting to news... 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 →
Around 22:15 in Melbourne, three of the men's round two matches went to five sets almost simultaneously. A mixture of youth and experience were involved as the matches ended up going the distance at Melbourne Park, but who prevailed? Stan Wawrinka 4-6 7-5 6-3 3-6 6-4 Andreas Seppi That seventh game of a set does... Continue Reading →
Sunday was not a day of rest at Flushing Meadows. Comebacks, surprises and for some business as usual ahead of the second week of the final major of 2019. Federer's 56th Major Quarter Final! Quite the record for Roger Federer, he may not have won at Flushing Meadows for 10 years but the former world... Continue Reading →
Following a difficult grass court week in Nottingham the tours now move to Birmingham and London as the men and women on the look to enhance their Wimbledon chances but what opening round match-ups do we have early on? Queens Club - Stefanos Tsitsipas v Kyle Edmund You probably couldn't have drawn a tougher opening... Continue Reading →
Only three former champions are here at Queens Club. Defending champion Marin Cilic who has had a rough season is in the draw as is 2017 winner Feliciano Lopez and 2014 winner Grigor Dimitrov. Former finalist Kevin Anderson and Milos Raonic who have been hit by injury this year are also back in action. Stefanos... Continue Reading →
