Throughout the year I have felt there has been an intensity and a bigger focus from Stefanos Tsitsipas during matches, I do think at times the intensity level has cost him and he hasn’t relaxed at times but has still been in fine form. Something that has stood out during this season and during his... Continue Reading →
The Monte Carlo Country Club, where dreams are made in one of the most beautiful picturesque settings in world tennis. The best in men's tennis come to Monaco to kick off their clay court season in style, despite no crowds we saw memories made, unexpected results and a new champion. Stefanos Tsitsipas "It all start... Continue Reading →
Just a couple of weeks ago in Miami the top two remaining seeds left were Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev, the pressure was on to win their first Masters 1000 titles but that didn't pan out for either. This week, day by day we have seen Djokovic, Nadal and Zverev amongst those who stumbled but... Continue Reading →
This week in Monte-Carlo we've been delighted by the beautiful tennis of Britain's Dan Evans on a surface he's not usually enjoyed his time on. Dan Evans before this last week hadn't won a tour match on clay for over four years and in his career had just won four singles matches on the surface... 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 →
As the finale on Sunday edges closer we will officially have a new Masters 1000 champion on Sunday but before semi-finals kick off on Saturday, who got there and how? Casper takes out defending champion Fabio After I praised such a strong start to his week and did say he had not been tested but... Continue Reading →
Dan Evans stuns Novak Djokovic Where else do we start? British number one Dan Evans who hadn't won a match on clay before this week in 1448 days but is now through to the final eight of a Masters 1000 for the first time in his career. It was a fascinating match which saw Dan... Continue Reading →
It is one of the shocks of the year as Dan Evans has inflicted the first defeat in Novak Djokovic’ 2021 season with a 4-6 5-7 defeat to the British number one. Dan set out his intentions right away, the Brit was on the front foot as he raced to a 3-0 lead over the... Continue Reading →
Djokovic extends 2021 record to 10-0 Any early concerns that Novak Djokovic not being up to scratch after almost two months off have been put to bed with an impressive and well controlled 6-4 6-2 win over Jannik Sinner to extend his winning run this year to ten wins and zero defeats. I liked what... Continue Reading →
Proceedings in Monte-Carlo may have been delayed on Monday due to persistent rain but a full days schedule was completed ahead of Wednesday which will see Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic kick of their campaigns, but what has happened so far? Rain halts Felix but Garin progresses following delay. On Monday afternoon, Felix Auger Aliassime... Continue Reading →
