The Overrule – ATP Chief Andrea Gaudenzi calls for a “Stricter Stance” from officials but without immediate changes to the disciplinary process what effect if any will this have?

In a couple of pieces lately I have said, how bad do things have to get on the ATP Tour before some serious punishments are handed out? Based on the waffle from the ATP Chief, Andrea Gaudenzi some time away. https://twitter.com/jon_wertheim/status/1511409196612395023 Whether it has been during matches or videos on social media the behaviour of...

The narrative that Nick Kyrgios’ behaviour is ‘good for tennis’ is total nonsense, tennis will thrive without the circus, it has done and will do as a new era of tennis brilliance breaks through

At Indian Wells and Miami we saw some wonderful tennis from Nick Kyrgios like we did in Melbourne earlier in the year and then Tuesday night it simmered and eventually boiled over. I have supported Nick a lot and defended him at times in the past but we're now past that stage, it needs to...

What has to happen for the ATP serve serious sanctions following recent appalling behaviour putting officials and volunteers at risk of injury?

Sport is a pressure cooker, the moment and that atmosphere impacts the emotion of those watching and of course those taking part but isn't a excuse for horrific behaviour. In recent weeks we have seen Sascha Zverev purposely hit an umpires chair in anger missing him by inches and Nick Kyrgios swear to the crowd...

Farewell’s, Breakthrough’s & Triumph’s, the story of 6 Australian’s from this years Australian Open

There is nothing better than a feel good story at a home Grand Slam. Not many get the opportunity to play at home but is an amazing part of this sport, the connection between the fans and the players. This years Australian Open saw break throughs, triumphs and a final goodbye with six players making...

The Kokkinakis & Kyrgios Show

This is what tennis is about. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have inspired, fought, delighted and importantly had fun. I think at times we get away from that in sport and life and they've shown what having fun can achieve. No matter what you think of Nick you cannot deny he draws an audience and...

Brits in Melbourne

Harriet Dart vs Iga Świątek Another Brit who came through qualifying, Harriet Dart is back in the main draw of the Australian Open for a third time having come through qualifying on all three occasions. Dart has not had the luck of the draw in her time in Melbourne: 2019 - 0-6 0-6 vs Maria...

Seven round one battles to watch at the Australian Open

Cam Norrie vs Seb Korda Two players I really enjoy watching and would hope they would gain some momentum in Melbourne. I don’t think the match-up will be straight forward for Cam who seemed to be off the boil at the ATP Cup, he showed good tennis but consistency in the matches was lacking. The...

Eight round one matches to watch at the US Open

Across two draws it will begin with 256 players and as time goes by it will whittle down to 2 eventual champions. As ever there are notable round one matches but who should we watch out for? Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸 vs Holger Rune 🇩🇰 The chase for history begins with an historic opening battle with...

The Story of Wimbledon 2021

Hubert’s Heroics! The Pole’s run to the final four at Wimbledon was a tough path but one he executed with precision, accuracy and belief. A tough start against Lorenzo Musetti but the 24 year old won in straight sets as he did against Giron and then Bublik. On ‘Manic Monday’ you wouldn’t have blamed him...

An unfortunate ending but it was fantastic to see Nick Kyrgios back on a tennis court and back at Wimbledon!

Wherever Nick Kyrgios is, the crowd will be there. He fills a stadium as do the greatest in the sport around the world. His win over Ugo Humbert over five sets and the five settle battle with Dominic Thiem out on the John Cain Arena, one of the great cauldrons of tennis atmosphere showed his...