9 British players (the most since 1997) advanced to the second round at Wimbledon

Nine British players have made it through to the second round of Wimbledon following an excellent couple of days of Tennis at SW19, nine Brits is the highest amount of Brit's through to round two at Wimbledon since 1997. The first two days at Wimbledon have seen wins on Centre Court for Andy Murray and...

Stories from Day 1 & Day 2 at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu wins on Centre Court debut against a tricky Alison Van Utyvanck After a tough season adapting to life on tour and injury issues Emma has had to come through her opening match with Alison Van Utyvanck in straight sets deserves a lot of credit. Alison had won two events coming into this match...

Wimbledon stardom, a New York dream beyond imagination, adapting to life and challenges on tour, it’s been a whirlwind twelve months but with enjoyment and perspective at the heart of it

Emma Raducanu made her WTA debut 12 months ago this month. The British teenager lost in straight sets to fellow Brit Harriet Dart and was ranked down at 366 in the world. An upgraded Wimbledon 2021 wildcard Emma was on the list of wildcards into qualifying for Wimbledon but a strong showing at an ITF...

Wimbledon – Brit Watch

Andy Murray My question continues to be, what would constitute a successful Wimbledon for Andy Murray? https://tennistalkblog1.wordpress.com/2022/06/17/stuttgart-was-a-success-abdominal-injury-a-setback-but-what-would-define-a-successful-wimbledon-for-andy-murray/ Emma Raducanu The most important thing for me is to enjoy it, there is a lot of talk about pressure and expectation but we need to look at the season as a whole and with perspective. There is...

Roland Garros – Stories from the first week

The first week of a Grand Slam always has incredible stories, upsets, triumphs and questions come out of it but what caught my mind during the first week? By ranking defeat is surprising on form it wasn't There were a few results that on paper are a 'shock' but in reality are a reflection of...

First clay court season ✅ next stop, the grass courts 🌱

Emma Raducanu's first clay court season on the WTA tour is over, the British number one had not played on the surface until her debut this year and will take a lot away from it. On the WTA tour Emma has won 5 of her 9 matches and probably would've liked to have done better...

Match Point from Madrid

Ons Jabeur wins her first WTA 1000 title It has been quite the week for Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian has become the first African/Arab woman to win a WTA 1000 event following her three set win over Jessica Pegula at the Madrid Open. Ons plays tennis with precision and an array of beautiful shots which...

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...

Next stop Rome, why Emma’s debut on clay has been nothing but positive as she continues to adapt to the tour

Sometimes it is too easy and lazy to look at negatives but following Emma Raducanu's time at the BJKing Cup, Stuttgart and Madrid I think she should head to Rome in a week or so's time with a lot to be happy about. Prior to the event there has been talk about her coaching situation...

Emma Raducanu drops 7 points in 6 service games in dominating performance against Marta Kostyuk

As performances go it was another knock out from Emma Raducanu at the Madrid Open. The British number one is new to clay, you would not have thought it the way she has played on the surface these last couple of weeks and especially in Madrid. Having trailed 2-5 to Martincova in the first round...