Over the last few years battles between Simona Halep and Serena Williams have been a fascinating and must watch spectacle on the WTA Tour. They first met back in 2011 at Wimbledon which was their last meeting too. Serena Williams on that occasion came from a set down to win in three. Simona made her... Continue Reading →
Super Sunday at Melbourne Park may of been without fans but it was certainly a day full of excitement and mesmerising tennis as places in the final eight were booked and some were squandered from good positions. Thiem tumbles as Dimitrov strikes again! Dominic Thiem will be sick of the sight of Grigor Dimitrov, for... Continue Reading →
Iga Swiatek may have only played a handful of Grand Slam events but she has proved to be a tough opponent to break down. After taking the first set 6-3 it left Simona Halep with a mountain to climb. This set by Iga meant that the teenager had won 21 consecutive sets at Grand Slam... Continue Reading →
When Iga Swiatek wins a set at a Grand Slam it usually means a quick evenings work for the Polish teenager. Coming into the match the teenager won 20 consecutive Grand Slam sets on her way to the fourth round. Simona Halep saw some incredible opportunities in the opening set of their encounter on Rod... Continue Reading →
Day 5 at Melbourne Park saw a lot of drama and exceptional tennis for those in attendance ahead of there being no fans at Melbourne Park as the state of Victoria goes into lockdown. Doubts over Djokovic At two sets up, Novak Djokovic' pathway into the fourth round looked pretty plain sailing but an abdominal... Continue Reading →
Over the last couple of days there has been some exceptional tennis played at Melbourne Park, the usual names have got the business done where as some have slipped up and some big battle have taken place. Cruise Control Round two for quite a few top seeds saw them navigate their way into the next... Continue Reading →
Serena and Venus open with a win Serena Williams beginning her 20th campaign at Melbourne Park and Venus Williams beginning her 21st have both opened up with a win on the opening day of the 2021 Australian Open. Serena faced Laura Siegemund in round one and didn't take too long to begin her domination winning... Continue Reading →
Right now the world needs something to make it smile and bringing the likes of Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Simona Halep, Serena Williams, Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic amongst others to a court certainly helps that. What makes it more special and bittersweet from here in the UK is seeing those packed crowds... Continue Reading →
By the end of the week players will have boarded a flight to Melbourne. Flights chartered by Tennis Australia will depart from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Los Angeles, Antalya and Miami but some won't be heading straight to Melbourne. In the last couple of the days the Adelaide six have been announced, six players... Continue Reading →
Simona Halep was mine and many peoples favourite to go onto lift her second Roland Garros title next weekend but as we have found out over the course of the week, expect the unexpected. Following the exit of Garbine Muguruza late on Saturday night another former champion in Simona Halep has also packed her bags... Continue Reading →
