It is here, we didn't know if we would get here but the first major of 2021 is set to begin at Melbourne Park. Despite there being smaller crowds this year it will still be a memorable event and one to learn from for fans and countries around the world suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic.... Continue Reading →
Serena's crash out at the Australian Open was a surprise. Just four months before she had won 6-1 6-0 against Qiang Wang in what I described as one of the most awkward matches I have ever watched. Qiang played incredibly well in Melbourne and it was a fantastic performance from the Chinese number one who... Continue Reading →
Friday delivered. Has the Australian Open ever had a more chaotic day? I don't think so but before the chaos let's look for some normality. Novak Djokovic was in a ruthless mood as he defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 6-2 6-2. Ash Barty likewise took 78 minutes in a 6-3 6-2 win against Elena Rybakina Petra... Continue Reading →
Minutes after 3:00am on Friday morning, I woke up and thought to check the scores. Serena in trouble, how could I go back to sleep? As time ticked on by the pressure began to kick in for both ladies. Serena Williams had not left this stage of the Australian Open since 2006 and for the... Continue Reading →
The last and only time Serena Williams went out in the second round down at Melbourne Park was in fact during her first appearance in 1998 losing to sister Venus. There was no danger of that today in Melbourne but big credit to her opponent Tamara Zidansek from Slovenia for a tough ride for the... Continue Reading →
Rain fall down at Melbourne Park may of delayed proceedings a bit but the stories still came quick and fast as the first day of the first major of 2020 got underway. Serena Williams was not messing about as she won 6-0 6-3 against Anastasia Potapova in what was a landmark win for the American.... Continue Reading →
No one at the top of women's tennis played less matches than Serena Williams last year who heads to Melbourne ranked at a credible No.9 in the world. Despite playing less tennis than all in the top 15 last year no one won more matches at a major than the 23 time Grand Slam champion... Continue Reading →
It does get said a lot at the moment but it is true that women's game is wide open. Predicting a winner of the Australian Open will be tricky work but let's have a look at some chances. Ash Barty What a story this will be! The place will be full as Melbourne awaits the... Continue Reading →
The first major of the decade is upon us. The draw is done and on Monday action begins at Melbourne Park, but what are the opening round one ladies matches to keep an eye on? Madison Keys v Daria Kasatkina Madison Keys has been in good form to begin the season. The American made it... Continue Reading →
Game, set and match Mrs Williams, 6-3 6-4. Moments after the conclusion in Auckland, Serena Williams looked up in the air and said "finally" the wait was over. Even for someone who had won 100 titles in her career prior to Auckland that confidence and the pressure was still there. It didn't matter how many... Continue Reading →
