Predicting who will lift the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen has proved to be one of the most difficult tasks in women’s tennis. Over the last seven years there have been seven different winners at Roland Garros, only three players since 2005 have won on three separate occasions: Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams, so will... Continue Reading →
Every year it feels like this is where the clay court season on the WTA tour kicks off in Stuttgart. We see the best in women’s tennis look to kick off their clay season in style, former champions and those who have their eye on silverware later down the line in Paris but what did... Continue Reading →
There was a moment at Roland Garros where Elina Svitolina had the label of favourite. Following exits of Halep and Pliskova amongst other contenders the third seed was the highest seed left standing in the final eight. After dismantling Caroline Garica in the fourth round next up was Nadia Podoroska, the Argentine qualifier ranked at... Continue Reading →
The stories coming out of Roland Garros continue to inspire! Over the course of the last couple of weeks many incredible stories have been played out on the clay courts in Paris but not many better than this! In 2006 a 19 year old Nadia Podoroska qualified for a Grand Slam for the first time... Continue Reading →
If a US Open draw with many top players was open then a Roland Garros with a few more names but some significant ones missing could be even more open but who is a genuine contender? We have seen a lot of tennis over the last few weeks and some will arrive in Paris hoping... Continue Reading →
In the quarter finals of Roland Garros in 2017, Simona Halep was still looking for a first Grand Slam title. However, the Romanian was in a spot of bother in the final eight. After just over an hour Halep who was a finalist in 2014 before losing to Maria Sharapova was 3-6 1-5 down to... Continue Reading →
Nights at the Foro Italico can be a bit chilly but world class tennis is guaranteed! It was about quarter to eight local time so not too late as Azarenka and Svitolina begun their battle in the second round in 2019. Svitolina won back to back titles in 2017 and 2018 but having a returning... Continue Reading →
Over a year ago Elina Svitolina was the last winner of the WTA Finals in Singapore. Until last week the Ukrainian went on a 15 month search for her next WTA singles title. Despite making back to back Grans Slam semi-finals in London and New York last summer for the first time it was a... Continue Reading →
Sloane Stephens digs deep to claim first win of 2020 but defeat to Fernandez a set back but doubles with Kim will help the American find fun on the court! It has been a tough time for Sloane Stephens but the American finally has her first win of the season as she defeated American wildcard in... Continue Reading →
Another week has come to an end! Title winners, surprises, upsets, talking points and plenty of action from the week to have a look at! Next stop, Monterrey! Monterrey has quickly turned into the draw of players needing some wins. Not only is former world number one Kim Clijsters in action looking for her first... Continue Reading →
