Friday night in Monte-Carlo concluded with a surprise exit from Rafael Nadal but an even more surprising performances from the eleven time champion, I'd go as far to say one of the most confusing I've seen on a clay court. Against Delbonis and Dimitrov he was sharp, with respect against Dimitrov he was helped out... Continue Reading →
When Dominic Thiem broke onto the scene in 2014 at the Mutua Madrid Open he was tipped to become the “Prince of Clay” to Nadal’s crown of the King of Clay. He defeated Stan Wawrinka with a beautiful performance at the Caja Magica and went onto win his first four titles on the dirt across... Continue Reading →
Having had recently had their highest number of cases in a day since mid-April and a dramatic increase in positive cases of Covid-19 the Mutua Madrid Open has been cancelled. With just over five weeks to go until the Madrid Open was due to begin the decision has been made in interest of safety. On... Continue Reading →
In Palermo over the weekend WTA tennis returned as the calendar resumed for the first time Indian Wells was cancelled back in March. Just half an hour before action kicked off in Palermo in Saturday's qualifying openers it was announced a un-named player had tested positive for Covid-19 but was asymptomatic and had been withdrawn... Continue Reading →
The ATP is to resume on the 14th of August in Washington. The announcement comes at the same time as the official confirmation from the USTA that the US Open will happen. An announcement from the WTA regarding their rescheduled calendar is expected very soon but some joint tournaments will outline some of the events.... Continue Reading →
Following part one here is the second part of images and videos from my time at the Madrid Open last year. This piece will see silverware lifted and big battles won! If anyone is thinking about attending Madrid in the future then do have a read of my guide off attending the Madrid Open below:... Continue Reading →
This time last year I was in Madrid and attended the Mutua Madrid Open. It was a fun tournament and such a shame that unfortunately it won't happen this year. I saw some exceptional tennis and many and in these two parts here are some pictures and videos from my time there. If anyone is... Continue Reading →
Over the years winning titles had become the routine for Serena Williams as had defeating Maria Sharapova. In 2013 the American turned up to Madrid to defend her title and bid for her 50th singles title against the Russian who she hadn’t lost to since 2001! As history shows the rivalry has been one-sided and... Continue Reading →
In 2014 as 20 year old Dominic Thiem spent most of his season battling through qualifying. He began his year around 140 in the world and a few months later as he arrived in Madrid was up to 70. Qualification was still needed for the Masters 1000 at the Caja Magica. Victories over Leonardo Mayer... Continue Reading →
In 2015 Andy Murray won his first two clay court titles. In early May the Brit won in Germany against Kohlschreiber 7-6 5-7 7-6 to clinch his first title on the surface at ATP 250 level. The following week the aim was a first Masters 1000 title in Madrid and Andy Murray put on an... Continue Reading →
