2015 was a phenomenal year for Novak Djokovic, following an early exit in Qatar the world number one only lost in finals for the rest of a rampant season but one player who got the better of him was Andy Murray in Montreal. It was a fantastic and tense final, I didn't feel like Novak... Continue Reading →
The finest or margins, the boldest tennis and big nerve! Simona v Sloane delivered in Montreal!
One of the highlights of the 2018 season was the final of Rogers Cup in Montreal. Simona Halep who had won Roland Garros met Sloane Stephens who went onto win the US Open following an exceptional run of form. The tennis both these ladies produced in Montreal was mad. It was probably one of my... Continue Reading →
At 18, Belinda Bencic defeated six Grand Slam finalists to win Rogers Cup in Toronto!
In 2014 a 17 year old Belinda Bencic made it to the fourth round of the US Open on her debut. Months after turning 18 Belinda made the fourth round of Wimbledon and then later in 2018 in Toronto she made her debut at the Rogers Cup and it was absolutely out of this world!... Continue Reading →
Competitive start but a crushing end. Rafa rampages to a record 35th Masters title
With that, I don't think Rafael Nadal will be in Cincinnati next week. The Spaniard stands alone with his Masters 1000 record of 35 titles and 381 Masters 1000 victories with now five of those coming in Canada. One man with six? Ivan Lendl. It was a competitive start to the match between Medvedev and... Continue Reading →
An emotional ending to an incredible week of tennis!
It has been an incredible week of tennis of Toronto and it has come to an end. Sadly the final didn't go on for as long as we had hoped but in their respective paths Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams delivered. It goes without saying that I hope Serena recovers from this back injury and... Continue Reading →
A tough few months but now the focus is on having fun again for Naomi Osaka!
As of Monday, Naomi Osaka is back on top of the rankings. The world number one took to Twitter not long ago to express her feelings in the open and honest way that she does! She spoke about having fun and how she hasn't been happy since Melbourne putting too much pressure on her results... Continue Reading →
Montreal & Toronto ready for a week of intense battles 🍿🇨🇦
A trip to Canada always kicks off the hard court season in full swing! The tournaments alternate destinations each year. This year the ladies will be back in Toronto and the men will be in Montreal. The draw is packed with many exciting round one match ups! So let's take a look... Milos Raonic v... Continue Reading →
Andy Murray; Washington with Jamie 🇺🇸 Montreal with Feliciano 🇨🇦 Singles in Cincinnati 🤔 New York? 🗽
Andy Murray is in Washington this week playing doubles for the first time in many years on the ATP tour with brother Jamie and has been speaking about what happens next. As expected doubles in Montreal is happening and it will be with Feliciano Lopez as many expected with Jamie, Pierre and Marcelo already coupled... Continue Reading →
Rest required; Djokovic joins Federer in missing Montreal!
The epic Wimbledon final has come at a cost (for tournament directors in Montreal) as the top two in men's Novák Djokovic and Roger Federer have withdrawn from the Rogers Cup. Four time champion Djokovic who of course won the battle against Federer at Wimbledon has announced he has withdrawn to recover. Federer a two... Continue Reading →
Roger to miss Rogers Cup!
Roger Federer has announced that he and his team have decided to skip the Rogers Cup in Montreal. Following his heartbreaking defeat at Wimbledon he announced that this was a plan they spoke about the week before the final. It will be the sixth time in eight years that the two time former champion of... Continue Reading →