On Friday in Stuttgart eight became four, some intriguing match-ups including firsts for some and missed opportunities for others unfolded in Germany. Missed opportunity for Jabeur as Badosa becomes No.2 It was one of those matches where the better player lost in my opinion, that is no disrespect to Paula Badosa but Ons Jabeur was... Continue Reading →
A week that Denis Shapovalov needed despite ending in defeat Denis Shapovalov should definitely look back on his week in Dubai and be content with it, I do think it was a week of tennis the Canadian needed, there does seem to be a bit of a hangover continuing to brew following his time in... Continue Reading →
Two of the form players over the course of the season have been Anett Kontaveit and Jelena Ostapenko from Estonia and Latvia respectively. Both came to Doha on the back of titles, Anett has rocketed up the rankings in the last 6 months with 5 titles in as many months. Jelena has found that form... Continue Reading →
Carlos Alcaraz Last season was fantastic, this season will be fascinating and hopefully even more fantastic. Carlos will be a seed at the Australian Open and he will have points to defend this year but I think these first 3-6 months of the season could be pretty special. He plays with a pace, acceleration and... Continue Reading →
At the start of the year we didn't know if we would have a WTA Finals or where it would be. A late announcement for Guadalajara saw the top players in women's tennis race for a spot at the season ending finale and it was a total success of a tournament with an awesome atmosphere,... Continue Reading →
If you would have told me in September that Anett Kontaveit would be in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals I would've thought we were in an alternative world. Absolutely no disrespect to the 25 year at all but admiration for what she has done. She has defined the phrase 'turning your season around'. Anett... Continue Reading →
The week in Transylvania is coming to end, quite appropriately on Halloween and even in this late stage of the season there is a lot to play for and a lot riding on the final. It will be the top seed Simona Halep against the second seed Anett Kontaveit who has been in exceptional form... Continue Reading →
The first week at Melbourne Park was pretty dramatic. Five former champions began and going into the quarter finals ….. Round three took out the previous three champions with Serena, Wozniacki and Osaka going home but who from the final eight will prevail? Ash Barty v Petra Kvitova Where better to start? These two... 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 →
A trip to Canada always kicks off the hard court season in full swing! The tournaments alternate destinations each year. This year the ladies will be back in Toronto and the men will be in Montreal. The draw is packed with many exciting round one match ups! So let's take a look... Milos Raonic v... Continue Reading →
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