Poor performances are extremely rare for Rafael Nadal on clay but this early in the clay court season, is it a concern?

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...

Dominic Thiem had early success on clay and was dubbed the “Prince of Clay”, injury rules him out of Monte-Carlo but when he returns will it begin to click into place for the Austrian?

When Dominic Thiem broke onto the scene in 2014 at the Mutua Madrid Open he was tipped to become the “Prince of Clay” to Nadal’s crown of the King of Clay. He defeated Stan Wawrinka with a beautiful performance at the Caja Magica and went onto win his first four titles on the dirt across...

Novak Djokovic wins his fifth title in Rome

A week or so after his disqualification at Flushing Meadows the world number one has replied in only the fashion he knows, by winning a title. Not only has he won his fifth title in Rome but it is now a record-breaking 36th Masters 1000 title which is quite incredible. It has become a fight...

Diego delights under the Rome lights producing a masterclass to see off Nadal!

Getting the better of Rafael Nadal on a clay court takes some doing. At Masters 1000 level the Spaniard has won 184 matches and lost just 21 matches now one of the 21 is Diego Schwartzman. Rafa who owns 25 Masters 1000 titles on the clay courts around Europe will be heading to the French...

Lorenzo Musetti picks apart Wawrinka & Nishikori on Rome debut!

Italian players playing at the wonderful site of the Foro Italico in Rome always brings a crowd. A rearranged event and the current situation around the world with Covid-19 meant that Lorenzo Musetti who turned 18 in March debuted in Rome in unusual circumstances. A lot is anticipated of the teenager who has been great...

The Overrule

Tennis is well and truly back, a lot is going out in the tennis world following a return to Grand Slam tennis in New York as well as the continuation of the resumption of the ATP and WTA tour in Europe but what has been happening? Kei Nishikori returns in Kitzbuhel After a year and...

ATP Tour to resume on 14th of August

The ATP is to resume on the 14th of August in Washington. The announcement comes at the same time as the official confirmation from the USTA that the US Open will happen. An announcement from the WTA regarding their rescheduled calendar is expected very soon but some joint tournaments will outline some of the events....

6-3 6-3, Murray wins in Rome on his 29th birthday!

Having lost to Novak Djokovic in the Madrid final a week before and failing to defend his first Masters 1000 title on clay Djokovic and Murray battled once again but this time in Rome. Having not dropped a set all week the Brit arrived into the final in good shape with wins against Kukushkin, Chardy,...

Rome 2019 – Djokovic 4-6 7-6 6-4 Del Potro

An evening on the Campo Centrale court at the Foro Italico can usually go on for some time. Wrap up and maybe bring a blanket and in return you get world class tennis. Year on year you witness some of the best match-ups on the clay and a meeting between Djokovic and Del Potro from...

Simona Halep in Rome: 2013 qualifying and semi-finalist, two time runner up and a big win before Paris!

In May 2013, Simona Halep was ranked down outside the top 60 in the world which meant the Romanian had to play a bit of qualifying for the big Premier events. Over the years Simona has played some of her best tennis in Rome and 2013 was a special year for her. Halep was the...