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 →
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 →
Andy Murray has always stood up for women's tennis. Serena Williams said last year as the two paired up at Wimbledon that (female players) "all love Andy Murray" as he always stands up for equal rights in tennis. Serena said this to ESPN: "I don't think there's a woman player - and there really shouldn't... Continue Reading →
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 →
Over the years there have been some quite memorable stories at Wimbledon. In 2018 the American won the junior singles at Roland Garros and since then noise picked up around Gauff. When the news broke of Gauff’s wildcard into qualifying at SW19 it was an opportunity to watch one of the tours brightest upcoming stars... Continue Reading →
Semi-finals at Wimbledon and US Open have made a difficult season with injuries and inconsistencies a good one. Eli Svitolina is now in a race for Shenzhen where she is defending champion. Eli is world number three right now but tenth in the race to Shenzhen which won't do. Her runs to semi-finals of the... Continue Reading →
Simona Halep is having a chill year, you wouldn't have thought it. Wimbledon champion and the holder of the longest residency of active players in the top 10 going back over five years the Romanian has been a bit more chilled this year but that was the plan. Three major final defeats on the bounce... Continue Reading →
The running was relentless, the tennis was on another level as Simona Halep lifted her first Wimbledon title but what were her biggest weapons in her incredible win? The forehand is her best weapon and I mentioned earlier on in the tournament she seems so confident with it. It had pace, top-spin and deep penetration... Continue Reading →
The next big stop will be a trip to New York. New York holds good and not so good memories for Serena Williams but before we end up at Flushing Meadows there is plenty of work to be done so what can we expect over the next few months? Back to San Jose? San Jose... Continue Reading →
Life on the tennis tour is tough. It's a weird concept to think that being the 149th best women's tennis player in rankings is still a tough ask but it is. This perception of being a tennis player, highly paid and travelling the world can be a burden on an individual but to be able... Continue Reading →
