Magda Linette stuns Ons Jabeur first up on Chatrier We all had Ons Jabeur in our list of contenders for the title, not many would have had the Tunisian out at the first hurdle. Magda Linette from Poland secured her biggest career win with a three set win over the Madrid winner and Rome runner-up... Continue Reading →
First Round Battles in Rome
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Alex de Minaur It is going to be a good battle between two of tennis' toughest baseline players. I do think this could be a big opportunity for Alex to get a win and hopefully some momentum going, he impressed me in Barcelona recently but good runs are few and far... Continue Reading →
It’s a process that takes time but would Dominic Thiem’s time be better off away from Rome and Paris?
Having Dominic Thiem back on the tennis court is wonderful for tennis and himself. Returning to the tour, finding your feet and match rhythm is tough. Dominic has played in Marbella, Belgrade, Estoril and Madrid winning zero of his four matches. No one ever expects a player to return after almost a year out and... Continue Reading →
Madrid Preview – Andy Murray vs Dominic Thiem
It isn't bad for round one of a Masters 1000, a two time finalist in Dominic Thiem against 2015 champion Andy Murray at the Mutua Madrid Open. Both players are unfortunately far from their past glory but aiming to get back to that level and maybe this could be a pathway to finding some match... Continue Reading →
My time at the Madrid Open: Part 1
Three years ago I was in Madrid and attended the Mutua Madrid Open. It was a fun tournament and such a shame that unfortunately it won't happen this year. I saw some exceptional tennis and many and in these two parts here are some pictures and videos from my time there. If anyone is thinking... Continue Reading →
Dominic Thiem & Rafael Nadal call time on their 2021 season
Dominic Thiem and Rafael Nadal have both called time on their seasons and will not be back until 2022. On Wednesday the Austrian who would have been defending his title at the US Open at the end of month announced he won't be back this year in what was a 'tough decision' to call time... Continue Reading →
The cast is off, the racket is in hand but is a time going to stop Dominic Thiem defending his US Open title?
Twelve months ago Dominic Thiem won the US Open. Since then his triumph in New York the Austrian has been open and honest about how he has felt, took a small break from tennis and said he went from being "in a state of euphoria" but then "fell into a hole". Thiem said: “I spent... Continue Reading →
The Overrule
Wimbledon Wildcards (so far...) There are some names still to be announced for a Wimbledon wildcard but between the wildcards so far there are seven Wimbledon singles titles between two and those two are Andy Murray and five time champion Venus Williams. Other wildcards include: Katie BoulterCarlos AlcarazLiam BroadyJay ClarkeHarriet DartFrancesca JonesSamantha Murray SharanJack DraperEmma... Continue Reading →
Roland Garros 2021: The opening week
Sinner escapes a tricky Herbert! For the first time in his career the young Italian, Jannik Sinner has won a best of five set match in tough conditions out on Court Suzanne Lenglen against Frenchman Pierre Hugues Herbert. It was a wonderful start from Sinner who was ruthless in the opening set and almost bageled... Continue Reading →
Dominic Thiem tumbles as Cam Norrie drops just 9 points on serve in 9 games in Lyon
With the second major of the year on horizon it is the last chance to dust off any cobwebs or to impress ahead of a trip to Paris. One man who we didn't see in the early stages of the clay court season in Monte Carlo and Barcelona due to injury but has since return... Continue Reading →