As tennis writers we are all privy to it. Exacerbating a story to conjure up a desired narrative. When Novak Djokovic crashed out of Wimbledon to a rampant Sam Querrey everyone was asking the same questions. What does this mean? Is the Novak Djokovic era of dominance over? Where does he go from here? How naïve […] READ MORE
Author: Sam Barker (Editor)
sam25barkerWimbledon’s Centre Court Roof: A Blessing and a Curse
What a strange situation the Wimbledon organisers find themselves in. Three days completed at this year’s Championships and a handful of round one matches are yet to be completed – or even started. Yet, thanks to the Wimbledon Centre Court roof, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic can sit back and sip some Evian as they […] READ MORE
Could Steve Johnson be a Surprise Wimbledon Quarterfinalist?
It may have been an uneventful first half of the year for Steve Johnson but he has grabbed the grass court swing by the scruff of the neck and is now looking to make his mark at Wimbledon. No American male has made the quarter-finals at the oldest Grand Slam since Mardy Fish’s 2011 run. […] READ MORE
Karolina Pliskova Edges Nottingham Final for First WTA Title of 2016
Karolina Pliskova battled to her first WTA title of 2016 with a 7-6(8) 7-5 victory over Alison Riske in the final of the WTA AEGON Nottingham Open – ending the American’s nine match unbeaten run. Rain delayed the start of the final in Nottingham but the fans who waited until the 4pm start time were […] READ MORE
Unbeatable Alison Riske Dominating the Grass
In the second half of 2015, Alison Riske managed just one victory in eight tournaments and was on the cusp of falling out of the top #100. Six months later and she looks to have rediscovered the form that carried her as high as #40 in the world – on her favourite surface. Nine matches into […] READ MORE
Ashleigh Barty and Karolina Pliskova set for Rematch of Nottingham Classic
There is a sense of déjà vu in the air around the grass courts of Nottingham as Ashleigh Barty and Karolina Pliskova are set for a rematch of their 2012 semifinal encounter. Pliskova saw off Anna Tatishvili 6-1 6-3 whilst qualifier Barty defeated Andrea Hlavackova 6-0 4-6 6-4 to set up a quarterfinal meeting between […] READ MORE
Tara Moore Battling for Wimbledon Wild Card in Nottingham
Grass means more to British tennis players and fans than any other nation. That is an unquestionable fact. Currently embodying that passion is British #4 Tara Moore who, after failing to receive a Wimbledon wildcard last year, is determined to make her return to South West London. Whilst her 2016 to date has largely been notable for […] READ MORE
Caroline Wozniacki Seeking to Save Season in Nottingham
It seems like just yesterday that we were tuning into the Australian Open for the start of the tennis season and yet all of a sudden a third Grand Slam of the year is just around the corner. One athlete who will be looking to brush the first half of the year under the grass carpet is former […] READ MORE
Promising Teenagers Ashleigh Barty and Katie Boulter Impress in Nottingham Qualifying
Two of tennis’ brightest young talents looked in sizzling form in the summer sun as they booked themselves a spot in the final qualifying round of the AEGON Open in Nottingham. Ashleigh Barty and Katie Boulter–each in the midst of a major comeback–upset higher ranked players to move within one victory of the main draw. […] READ MORE
Marin Cilic Shocked in Paris While Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka Struggle
It was a far from routine day for some of the world’s very best as rain once again played its part in proceedings. Marin Cilic was the highest-profile casualty as he lost to a qualifier, whilst Stan Wawrinka was pushed hard by the tenacious Lukas Rosol. Andy Murray’s fate will be decided tomorrow as his […] READ MORE
