Club 20: Federer, Nadal & Djokovic

10 years ago in July 2011 catching Roger Federer seemed unlikely. Federer had 16 Grand Slam singles titles, he not long before took over Pete Sampras’ record of 14 and the chasing Rafael Nadal and the just getting started Novak Djokovic seemed miles away. Roger sealed No.17 at Wimbledon in July 2012 and that would...

The Overrule

Wimbledon Wildcards (so far...) There are some names still to be announced for a Wimbledon wildcard but between the wildcards so far there are seven Wimbledon singles titles between two and those two are Andy Murray and five time champion Venus Williams. Other wildcards include: Katie BoulterCarlos AlcarazLiam BroadyJay ClarkeHarriet DartFrancesca JonesSamantha Murray SharanJack DraperEmma...

A third set of fine margins, a tie break which felt like one of the most important in men’s tennis won by Novak Djokovic who continues his quest for history

Something quite extraordinary played out on Friday night in front of 5000 fans who were allowed to stay past the 11pm curfew to witness a milestone in history. Novak Djokovic ending an unbeaten run of Rafael Nadal's at Roland Garros lasting 2200 days since he defeated the Spaniard back on the 3rd of June 2015....

The Final Four – Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸 vs 🇪🇸 Rafael Nadal & Stefanos Tsitsipas 🇬🇷 vs 🇩🇪 Alex Zverev

The final four. Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸Rafael Nadal 🇪🇸Stefanos Tsitsipas 🇬🇷Alex Zverev 🇩🇪 We are guaranteed a first time Roland Garros finalist in either Tsitsipas or Zverev, a potential 14th title for Rafael Nadal and a 2nd for Novak Djokovic but before we focus on the final, it's the semi-finals! Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸 vs Rafael Nadal...

Generations Collide – Rafael Nadal vs Jannik Sinner & Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti

Italian men's tennis has a lot to shout about at the moment, a new era of tennis led by Matteo Berrettini and with two impressive teenagers continuing to make noise on the tour. 19 year old Jannik Sinner who has won two titles, runner-up in Miami, quarter finalist here in 2020 and has recently broken...

A Birthday win under the lights, Rafael Nadal shakes off Gasquet despite a tricky second set

As the Sun set on Rafael Nadal's 35 birthday the King of Clay was in his Kingdom at Roland Garros doing what he does best, winning. 102 wins, 2 defeats at Roland Garros. He could not have asked for a better start to his birthday winning the opening seven games to lead 6-0 1-0 on...

Federer – 20, Nadal – 20 & Djokovic – 18, who is the most likely to add to their Grand Slam title tally in Paris?

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic we’ll all be aiming to add to the Grand Slam titles in Paris. Federer and Nadal have 20, Djokovic is catching up but is on 18. Only one will have a chance of making the final in Roland-Garros as all three have been placed in the same half of...

His story is phenomenal, his achievements are unrivalled but the story is far from over with more chapters to be written as Rafael Nadal goes in search for his 14th French Open title

23rd of May 2005, does anyone remember what they were doing in 2005? Prince Charles married Camilla, Liverpool recovered from 3-0 down in the Champions League Final to AC Milan, Doctor Who returned to British television and Rafael Nadal won his first match at Roland Garros. 6-1 7-6 6-1 vs Lars Burgsmuller of Germany. Looking...

A usual name or a new name to be etched into the record books? Who will mount a challenge at Roland Garros?

No matter what has happened over the last few weeks, I still am at the conclusion there will be four if a push five contenders in the main draw at Roland Garros. As the younger players continue to adapt and improve in the best of five format it asks the question, who will be the...

Rafael Nadal wins his 10th Rome title to equal Novak Djokovic’ record of 36 Masters 1000 titles

For the 57th time and for the 9th time in a Rome Masters final we were treated to one of the greatest match-ups of all time, Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic. Djokovic came into the meeting leading their head to head at 29-27, and one above the Spaniard in Masters 1000 titles won (36 to...