Proceedings in Monte-Carlo may have been delayed on Monday due to persistent rain but a full days schedule was completed ahead of Wednesday which will see Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic kick of their campaigns, but what has happened so far? Rain halts Felix but Garin progresses following delay. On Monday afternoon, Felix Auger Aliassime... Continue Reading →
It is one of my favourite times of year, hard tennis has come to an end until the end of July and around Europe the covers come off the clay courts and it all kicks off at the Monte Carlo Country Club. It is one of the dream locations for tennis in the world on... Continue Reading →
Super Sunday at Melbourne Park may of been without fans but it was certainly a day full of excitement and mesmerising tennis as places in the final eight were booked and some were squandered from good positions. Thiem tumbles as Dimitrov strikes again! Dominic Thiem will be sick of the sight of Grigor Dimitrov, for... Continue Reading →
Stories like this are what makes tennis so magical. 27 year old Aslan Karatsev had never qualified for a Grand Slam before, before this week he had only played in 13 tour level matches winning 3 of them. Since 2015 he has attempted to qualify for a Grand Slam on five occasions, the opportunities don't... Continue Reading →
Day 5 at Melbourne Park saw a lot of drama and exceptional tennis for those in attendance ahead of there being no fans at Melbourne Park as the state of Victoria goes into lockdown. Doubts over Djokovic At two sets up, Novak Djokovic' pathway into the fourth round looked pretty plain sailing but an abdominal... Continue Reading →
Over the last couple of days there has been some exceptional tennis played at Melbourne Park, the usual names have got the business done where as some have slipped up and some big battle have taken place. Cruise Control Round two for quite a few top seeds saw them navigate their way into the next... Continue Reading →
In the early hours of Tuesday morning Dan Evans will be up against fellow Brit Cam Norrie as the only male Brits in the Australian Open singles will battle for a place in round two but Dan who is seeded at 30th in the first major of the year has begun his year in fantastic... 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 →
Felix Auger-Aliassime's search for a first ATP career title goes on. The Canadian who didn't begin his season too well has now reached back to back finals in Rotterdam and Marseille but is yet to pick up a winners trophy. Gael Monfils stood in his way last week and this week a resurgent Stefanos Tsitsipas... Continue Reading →
As the week has progressed in Rotterdam we have been left with many questions and answers. A question that was tough for the young guys on the tour was how to break down Gael Monfils? When people talk about Gael Monfils you talk about the incredible ability he has on the court but also his... Continue Reading →
