It has felt for some time that Ash Barty has had to prove her worth as world number one, but why? The ranking freeze obviously meant that Ash kept hold of her number ranking in a time where points could only be gained and not dropped. Ash herself though did not return when tennis did... Continue Reading →
Ash Barty defends her Miami Open title
The first of hopefully many meetings between Ash Barty and Bianca Andreescu played out in Miami on Saturday afternoon with a limited crowd as the defending Miami champion took on the defending Indian Wells champion for one of the biggest prizes outside of the majors. Ash Barty certainly led Andreescu know she is here to... Continue Reading →
Barty vs Bianca – who will win in Miami?
The world number one and world number nine will go head to head on Saturday in the Miami Open Final. The defending Miami champion is up against the defending Indian Wells champion from 2019 with the Aussie, Ash Barty looking to become just the second player since the turn of the century to win back... Continue Reading →
After a strong start the lack of pace and conviction in Kerber’s forehand cross court really showed as Azarenka recovered from a slow start
Saturday afternoon entertainment in Miami gave us an intriguing battle between Angie Kerber and Victoria Azarenka. Despite a good start from the German it was quite comfortable for Vika in the end who extended her winning run to 9-1 over the German so what went wrong? On her day we know Angie can beat anyone,... Continue Reading →
Miami Open 2021, who’s in and who’s out?
Usually as we enter in the latter stages of March it is the second instalment of the Sunshine Double but with play temporarily postponed at Indian Wells with hopes of playing later in the year attention turns to Florida, Miami where those who have travelled will like to find their rhythm before heading to play... Continue Reading →
Reward for resurgence, Muguruza waited a while for Dubai title but are more rewards on the horizon?
Over the last 14 months tennis has been a bit stop/start but despite the break, Garbine Muguruza has looked like a player finding her best once more. You can take it back to last years Australian Open, Muguruza made the final but lost to Sofia Kenin. Even at this years Australian Open the Spaniard had... Continue Reading →