Novak Djokovic is closing in on the record for number of weeks at world number one in mens tennis. The Serb is currently at 293 weeks as world number one after the rankings freeze this year and is closing in on Roger Federer's record of 310. Djokovic has confirmed he is focusing on picking up... Continue Reading →
Flawless, fearless & complete control, Dimitrov’s demolition of Dominic Thiem
There are performances that just stick in the mind, despite beating Roger Federer in a thrilling match at Flushing Meadows weeks before the performance of the season from Grigor Dimitrov came at the home of Cirque du Soleil in Paris last November. On route to the quarter finals at the Paris Masters he executed a... Continue Reading →
No Mercy in Bercy. Djokovic wins his fifth Paris title!
Novak Djokovic may have battled through illness this week but the Serb has found a way day by day as he picks up his 34th Masters 1000 title, just one behind Rafael Nadal now. In three of the opening four rounds the four time former champion needed to orchestrate his way through a tricky opening... Continue Reading →
Following a disappointing year does Frances Tiafoe have a point to prove in Milan especially as the most experienced player?
Twelve months ago I watched Stefanos Tsitsipas take on Frances Tiafoe in Milan at the Next Gen Finals. The American lost the match 3-4 3-4 2-4 against the Greek in a performance I described as having too much swag and not enough steel. Frances Tiafoe now heads to Milan once again and I'm still yet... Continue Reading →
A week in Paris always leaves us with plenty to think about as the season edges towards the finale!
The final Masters 1000 event of the year has come to an end. Not only is it the final one of the year but also of the decade. At the home of the Cirque Du Soleil in Paris the ATP tour made it's final stop of the year as the players look to end their... Continue Reading →
Djokovic 6-1 6-2 Tsitsipas; Novak delivers a ruthless display in 58 minutes!
Well on Wednesday we were flirting with the idea of Novak Djokovic potentially leaving Paris early. The four time former champion has been a little under the weather and it has impacted his tennis during his opening two matches. Tie-breaks were needed to see off both Corentin Moutet and Kyle Edmund in the first set... Continue Reading →
Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-2 Dominic Thiem; Bulgarian brought out his well-thought-out front foot tennis to Paris!
Over the last couple of months, Grigor Dimitrov has played some very good tennis on the tour. That victory against Roger Federer at the US Open was of course a highlight of this period but his execution of his game plan against Dominic Thiem was exceptional. Bold, brave and full of trust is a perfect... Continue Reading →
Out of his hands! Defeat leaves Berrettini waiting over his place in London!
At just before half past eleven on Wednesday night in Paris the fate of Matteo Berrettini's place in London was taken out of his hands. The last player you probably want to face in this situation of 'must win' at this time of the season is Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The good news for Berrettini is that... Continue Reading →
Edmund see’s off Schwartzman and you wouldn’t rule him out against an unconvincing Djokovic!
Coming into your last tournament of the year on the back of eight straight defeats and potentially finishing the year outside the top 80 was a scary prospect for Kyle Edmund but the Brit has looked so invested in his opening two matches at the Paris Masters. Tuesday saw an impressive 6-4 6-3 win against... Continue Reading →
Kyle Edmund snaps his 8 match losing streak!
There hasn't been a time for a while where we could say Kyle Edmund is through to round two but at the last Masters 1000 event of the year he is! His recent run of form had seen him drop down to 75 in the world struggling for wins and confidence in a period which... Continue Reading →