2013 was a special year at Wimbledon. The final four in the ladies draw were set up for a first Grand Slam title. The only top 10 seed left was Agnieszka Radwanska but the fourth seed lost in a close battle to Sabine Lisicki losing 7-9 in the third set. Marion Bartoli on the other... Continue Reading →
2008 was a bit year for Andy Murray. It was the year he turned 21 but on the court the Brit made his first US Open Final, and won his first two Masters 1000 titles but before all of that Andy put on a show. Over the years Andy and Richard Gasquet have had some... Continue Reading →
Winning Wimbledon is one of tennis’ greatest challenges. For many years, the question was will Andy Murray do it? In an era of potentially the best three players of all time the challenge was most certainly tougher. Andy proved during his career he could battle the best and make the top three into a top... Continue Reading →
2014 was the year Nick Kyrgios burst onto the scene. He began his year as a wildcard at the Australian Open, Nick defeated Benjamin Becker in round one before losing to Benoit Paire from two sets up. Nick went onto play a few more ATP events but starred on the Challenger circuit winning 18 of... Continue Reading →
No matter the obstacle in-front of him Novak Djokovic has always risen to the challenge. In an era of the best in Federer and Nadal he has stood up, been counted and many times come through despite the odds and in some cases the crowd being against him. Wimbledon 2019... 4 hours and 9 minutes... Continue Reading →
It's a time we were meant to be enjoying Wimbledon but the usual is not happening right now, I am a little bit fed up of the C-word (not that) so in this piece of the Overrule it is a C-word free zone! Serena's doubles partner? Serena Williams' preparations for the US Open have been... Continue Reading →
At the age of 19, not many teenagers will make a trip from Australia to London but Evonne Goolagong Cawley did but her journey to that first trip is a incredible one. Evonne was one of eight children, her family was from a Australian Aboriginal family and were members of the Wiradjuri people. They had... Continue Reading →
In Tennis someone as young as 17 playing in a Grand Slam is pretty normal. With wildcards and qualifying one entry into a major at a young age the opportunity is always there. Not many 17 year olds turn up to a major as the 13th seed and make their first Grand Slam final. Maria... Continue Reading →
Over the years there have been some quite memorable stories at Wimbledon. In 2018 the American won the junior singles at Roland Garros and since then noise picked up around Gauff. When the news broke of Gauff’s wildcard into qualifying at SW19 it was an opportunity to watch one of the tours brightest upcoming stars... Continue Reading →
Since 1884 Wimbledon has been crowning many champions. The championships weren't held during WWI or WWII and of course there was no Wimbledon in 2020 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic so here's a look at former champions but who is the greatest? Over the years there have been many incredible women who have won Wimbledon.... Continue Reading →
