Capitulation is the word that comes to mind as Novak Djokovic fell in three sets to Dominic Thiem in Paris in a defeat which underlines issues in his game and the last set of tennis from the former world number one is something we haven’t seen before. We do have to sit here at the... Continue Reading →
Halep must look forward after Roland Garros defeat!
Simona Halep had her best fortnight of tennis for three years. For the second time in her career the Romanian fought to a Roland Garros final but fell short despite being in a greater position this time around leading by a set and a break but must move on quickly as she can’t afford to... Continue Reading →
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In this sport, some things are just meant to be. After a tough 3 years after winning his 9th Roland Garros Rafal Nadal etches his name onto that famous trophy for a 10th time which is incredible! After making the final in Australia all talk turned to that Roland Garros title aiming for number 10... Continue Reading →
Go big and go home (with your first title)
Jelena Ostapenko was never at Roland Garros to make up the numbers. The Latvian was ranked at 47 in the world and 19 when the tournament began now she will be ranked as high as 12 and just turned 20 and what a way to celebrate than with your first career title which is just... Continue Reading →
3-6 1-5, Simona Survives!
In her post match interview Simona Halep said she didn’t know she was match point down in the second set tie-break. The Romanian turned her quarter final around in incredible style and deserves a lot of credit for the grit she showed from 3-6 1-5 down in the match to turn it around at the... Continue Reading →
Ruthless Halep wins in style once again!
Former French Open finalist Simona Halep was wasting no time early this morning as she took under an hour to see of top 20 and very tricky opponent in Carla Suarez Navarro winning 6-1 6-1 and continues to impress as the tournament goes on. Coming into Roland Garros she had injury issues which were affecting... Continue Reading →
How much does Kei Nishikori have left in the tank?
Once again Kei Nishikori has edged his way into the next round at Roland Garros with a four sets win against Fernando Verdasco which to be honest was quite messy and for the second match running lost a set of tennis 6-0. The match was a mess and in all honesty if I had to... Continue Reading →
Roland Garros Preview – Andy Murray v Juan Martin Del Potro
Wherever these two meet they bring a crowd. Rome, New York, Rio, London and now add Paris to that list as Juan Martin Del Potro and Andy Murray face off once again. Sadly someone’s run at Roland Garros comes to an end on the clay their first meeting on the surface since 2009. Preparing to... Continue Reading →
Who will win Roland Garros? I’ve narrowed it down to 9…
Roland Garros is in full swing, the weather has been good, the tennis has been amazing but we are still nowhere near to knowing who will win the year’s second major but who are the contenders? Elina Svitolina Svitolina seems to be one of the favourites and that is a lot of pressure to take.... Continue Reading →
Forehand firing as Halep crushes Cepelova in Paris
After picking up an injury just over a week ago in Rome participation at Roland Garros was in the balance and after being drawn against Jana Cepelova in round one who defeated Halep at Wimbledon a couple of years ago it looked like being a difficult start for the Romanian but it was anything but!... Continue Reading →