Casper Ruud vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga A farewell for Jo, he has been incredible for the sport over the last 18 years. He made his Roland Garros debut in 2005 and this will be his 13th and final match of a wonderfully exciting career. It probably isn't what Casper Ruud needs. It will be an atmosphere... Continue Reading →
First Round Battles in Rome
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Alex de Minaur It is going to be a good battle between two of tennis' toughest baseline players. I do think this could be a big opportunity for Alex to get a win and hopefully some momentum going, he impressed me in Barcelona recently but good runs are few and far... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Match Point from the ATP Cup
The ATP Cup has come into some criticism over the course of the last couple of weeks some fair and some unfair, since New Years Eve players from 16 countries have been competing to lift the trophy in Sydney. Tsitsipas' bizarre start to 2022... Stefanos is a nice guy and a team player but it... Continue Reading →
Alex de Minaur kicks off his 2022 season in style with a perfect performance over Matteo Berrettini at the ATP Cup.
A week or so ago I looked at the form of Alex de Minaur and it felt like something had to change. He excites and gets you off your seat but isn't winning matches regularly, in the piece I said: He has won 5 career titles, a quarter finalist at the 2020 US Open and... Continue Reading →
Tennis that leaves you on the edge of your seat, an unrivalled passion but is something missing for Alex de Minaur?
Four years ago on the third of January 2018 I watched Alex de Minaur take apart Milos Raonic. Since this day the 22 year old has progressed well on the tour but the last couple of years have been a bit of a struggle. That day he defeated Raonic he did so with energy, passion... Continue Reading →
Queens Club 2021 Preview
It has been a long wait of two years but the return of the most prestigious grass court event in mens tennis in preparation for Wimbledon. It will welcome back the man who has won the most singles titles in the history of the event, Andy Murray where better to start? Andy Murray vs Benoit... Continue Reading →
The Overrule
It was almost a year ago when tennis stopped for around 6 months, now it is back and slightly different to usual but March is set to be a big month tennis as big players return, records are broken and of course titles are won. Roger Federer to return in Qatar! A couple of days... Continue Reading →
No Rafa? No Problem! Spain leave Australia with a mountain to climb at the ATP Cup
A match between Rafael Nadal and Alex de Minaur for the third year running in Australia got pulled at the eleventh hour ahead of Spain and Australia meeting in the ATP Cup once again! The news that Rafael Nadal had to sit out due to his back would have brought a bit of a smile... Continue Reading →