Andy Murray at Wimbledon is a story that has had it all. Early promise was delivered but on route to a monumental title there has been heartache, passion, dedication, care and tears. Welcome to Wimbledon! Murray had his first taste of tennis at Wimbledon in 2002 in the juniors at the age of 15. Murray... Continue Reading →
Energetic, unorthodox and undefeated! Marion Bartoli wins Wimbledon!
2013 was a special year at Wimbledon. The final four in the ladies draw were set up for a first Grand Slam title. The only top 10 seed left was Agnieszka Radwanska but the fourth seed lost in a close battle to Sabine Lisicki losing 7-9 in the third set. Marion Bartoli on the other... Continue Reading →
Wimbledon 2008, Murray recovers from two sets down for the first time to defeat Gasquet in a memorable Wimbledon battle!
2008 was a bit year for Andy Murray. It was the year he turned 21 but on the court the Brit made his first US Open Final, and won his first two Masters 1000 titles but before all of that Andy put on a show. Over the years Andy and Richard Gasquet have had some... Continue Reading →
Andy Murray, 2013 Wimbledon Champion!
Winning Wimbledon is one of tennis’ greatest challenges. For many years, the question was will Andy Murray do it? In an era of potentially the best three players of all time the challenge was most certainly tougher. Andy proved during his career he could battle the best and make the top three into a top... Continue Reading →
Nick Kyrgios’ Wimbledon debut!
2014 was the year Nick Kyrgios burst onto the scene. He began his year as a wildcard at the Australian Open, Nick defeated Benjamin Becker in round one before losing to Benoit Paire from two sets up. Nick went onto play a few more ATP events but starred on the Challenger circuit winning 18 of... Continue Reading →
Simona Halep’s run to an historic Wimbledon title!
When it comes to me previewing a tournament I always say the same about Simona Halep, see how the first couple of rounds go. This is not a criticism but a mark of respect for Halep’s game. I like that Halep feels her way into a tournament and a challenge early on is usually good... Continue Reading →
Billie Jean King – A champion of tennis and equality
Without Billie Jean King women's tennis wouldn't be as we know it today. Throughout her career Billie has been a vocal lead in gender equality and fight for equality for LGBTQ+ people. Billie founded the WTA in 1973 and continually pushed for equality whilst being a phenomenal competitor on court. 129 titles (67 in Open... Continue Reading →
8-7, 40-15 in the fifth…
No matter the obstacle in-front of him Novak Djokovic has always risen to the challenge. In an era of the best in Federer and Nadal he has stood up, been counted and many times come through despite the odds and in some cases the crowd being against him. Wimbledon 2019... 4 hours and 9 minutes... Continue Reading →
The Overrule – No C Word
It's a time we were meant to be enjoying Wimbledon but the usual is not happening right now, I am a little bit fed up of the C-word (not that) so in this piece of the Overrule it is a C-word free zone! Serena's doubles partner? Serena Williams' preparations for the US Open have been... Continue Reading →
10,000 miles from home, how Wimbledon became a second home for Evonne Goolagong Cawley
At the age of 19, not many teenagers will make a trip from Australia to London but Evonne Goolagong Cawley did but her journey to that first trip is a incredible one. Evonne was one of eight children, her family was from a Australian Aboriginal family and were members of the Wiradjuri people. They had... Continue Reading →