It has been a wonderful week of tennis on the grass courts across Europe as preparations for Wimbledon are a bit shorter and for some have been very good. In Berlin, Halle, Birmingham and London we have seen some of the biggest names in sport this last week, rising stars, home favourites and some surprises... Continue Reading →
For the first time since 2016, Andy Murray has won a singles match at Queens Club and on home soil against Benoit Paire. It was lovely to see the five time champion back on the court which has soo much history in the Brits career back doing what he loves best. Murray broke the Frenchman... Continue Reading →
Konta wins in Nottingham! A very good week for Jo Konta who won her first title since she was Miami champion back in April 2017 and her first WTA singles title on home soil. The former world number four had seen her ranking plummet but the win in Nottingham does her the world of good... Continue Reading →
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 →
A lot of talk has been about the form of Stefanos Tsitsipas this year and in particular the last couple of weeks on the clay with the 22 year old in fine form. There has equally been a lot of talk about Rafael Nadal following his bizarre and below-par performance in Monte-Carlo and both would... Continue Reading →
Friday night in Monte-Carlo concluded with a surprise exit from Rafael Nadal but an even more surprising performances from the eleven time champion, I'd go as far to say one of the most confusing I've seen on a clay court. Against Delbonis and Dimitrov he was sharp, with respect against Dimitrov he was helped out... Continue Reading →
After a trademark Andy Murray style comeback on Monday in Rotterdam the 2009 champion was up against the highest left remaining in the competition on Wednesday night in Andrey Rublev. The day had already seen defeats for Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Roberto Bautista Agut in a whirlwind Wednesday in the Dutch City. Murray began... Continue Reading →
After four defeats on the bounce on the main ATP Tour questions were beginning to be asked of Andy Murray. Over the last couple of weeks some of the stuff written about Andy has been unfair and harsh. I think at times the process and what Murray has done and is doing since his hip... Continue Reading →
