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 →
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 →
I owe Stan Wawrinka an apology. In April I said I don't think we will see his best again. Do I think Stan could win another Grand Slam? I'm not sure. Do I think Stan can challenge deep at majors and in masters events? Absolutely. Did I think that earlier on in the season? Absolutely... Continue Reading →
Last month Stan turned 34 and his career of late has been halted with injuries. At the end of 2017 he had a knee injury which bothered him at Wimbledon and last year missed over 3 months of tennis and struggled with the comeback to the tour. This year has likewise been a struggle so... Continue Reading →
The US Open is just around the corner, for the majority of players this is the last calling card before a trip to New York. Cincinnati always draws the crowds and has done again this year with the best due to play. Following Cincinnati a week in New Haven (ladies) and Winston Salem (men's) is... Continue Reading →
Andy Murray last night withdrew from the Rogers Cup in Toronto next week as he continues his return to the tour. As expected the Brit also pulled out of his quarter final with Alex De Minaur which was expected as the he hinted that he could following a 3 am finish which was not ideal... Continue Reading →
Stan Wawrinka turned 33 earlier this year. The three time major champion has had two knee surgeries over the last 12 months missing most of last year with injuries and rehab from knee surgery is nothing easy. His comeback has proved that. A win/loss of 6/11 for the year shows that for Stan. I've watched... Continue Reading →
Everything is happening! That time of the year where everything happens! Wildcards are dished out (or some cases not) players return, players get married, a tournament moves home and some players head back to clay. So what has been happening? Wawrinka declined wildcard This story began to circulate on Tuesday afternoon but it is true... Continue Reading →
Stan Wawrinka is down to play at Queens Club and Wimbledon during the grass court season which begins post Roland Garros but after a first round exit in the French capital should he skip grass and beginning training on hard courts? For me it would make total sense for Stan to skip the grass court... Continue Reading →
It all comes down to a fortnight in Paris... A year ago saw Rafael Nadal clinch La Decima as he picked up his 10th Roland Garros title and now all eyes turn to No.11 Over the last 6 weeks or so we have learnt a lot on the clay courts across Europe. Rafael Nadal's blip... Continue Reading →
