Elina Svitolina continues to make the latter stages of majors but performances at these stages continue to fall short

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...

Nadia Podoroska defeats Elina Svitolina as her phenomenal run in Paris continues!

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...

No defending champion in Paris but who will win at Roland Garros?

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...

3-6 1-5, Halep survived against Svitolina in Paris!

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...

Azarenka rains on Svitolina’s parade despite trailing 1-4 in the deciding set!

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...

Elina Svitolina ends her 15 month title drought in Monterrey

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...

The Overrule: Sloane secures first win, Vika returns but is set for time away & doubles disrespect?

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...

The Overule: Djokovic & Nadal win, Watson stars in Acapulco, Monterrey field in need of wins and much more!

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...

The Overule: Venus & Sloane await first wins, Kyrgios rightly unhappy, Kenin & de Minaur looking for rhythm and much more!

A mid-week version of The Overule with plenty of talking points on and off the tennis court where most are back in action following a short break after the Australian all hoping to kick off ahead of Indian Wells and Miami next month. Venus Williams still searching for her first win of 2020 as Kaja...

The Overule: Borna digs deep, Halep wins her 20th title, Thiem and Medvedev struggle, Federer out, Kim’s back and much more!

Bublik admits to disliking tennis and is only in it for the money Alexander Bublik brings variety, fun and drama to the tennis court. The young Kazakhstani has continued to impress over the last year or so but this week he has admitted to not liking tennis and only being in it for the money....