With the Olympics in Rio just around the corner, LWOS takes a look at how team GB may fare in tennis. Singles With the current reigning Gold medalist, and 2013 & 2016 Wimbledon champion, on the team in the form of Andy Murray, there is a very good chance of team GB retaining the Gold […] READ MORE
Tag: Great Britain
GB’s Davis Cup Heroics Outstrip Even Portugal’s Euro 2016 Win
For fans of team sports, there have been two outstanding examples of team performance this summer. More specifically team performance in the absence of that team’s star player. The first was Portugal’s defeat of France in the Euro 2016 final without Cristiano Ronaldo. He is their captain, leader and all-round inspiration. The second was Great Britain’s […] READ MORE
Team GB Rugby Sevens Squad’s Announced for Rio Olympic’s
The Great Britain Rugby Sevens squad’s for the 2016 Olympic Games have been announced, and it seems both the men’s and women’s side’s mean business as top-class names have been included in the packs travelling to Rio. Tom Mitchell will lead an experienced and exciting men’s team to the tournament that features rugby for the […] READ MORE
Davis Cup: Britain vs. Japan 2-1 for GB Whilst Participation Question Continues
The Davis Cup is back in the British sport domain and after day one, Britain are level at one rubber apiece with Japan. We have an in depth discussion of the day's action, and the question weighing on everybody's minds that undercut it... READ MORE
Exclusive with Sebastien Grosjean: Why the Lack of British Tennis Players?
Sebastien Grosjean former ATP top five player and current coach of world's #9 Richard Gasquet, talked to the Last Word on Sports about two issues that might be the cause of the lack of British professional tennis players on the ATP tour. READ MORE
Leon Smith is Britain’s Davis Cup Hero, Not Andy Murray
Andy Murray may have won GB the Davis Cup this year, but it is Captain Leon Smith who has been the one constant over the last five years. READ MORE
Great Britain’s Andy Murray Wins Back First Davis Cup Crown Since 1936
Andy Murray sealed the final win against Belgium’s David Goffin in three sets to give Great Britain their first win in 79 years on Sunday at the Expo Arena in Ghent. The last time Great Britain won the Davis Cup was in 1936, when Fred Perry and Bunny Austin led the way against Australia in […] READ MORE
Roberto Maytin, Top 100 ATP player insight on Davis Cup Final
The Davis Cup final is set to begin in Belgium on Friday, ATP world-ranked 86 doubles player, Roberto Maytin, gave The Last Word on Sports some exclusive analysis. READ MORE
Unfancied Belgium Host 2015 Davis Cup Final
Belgium have overcome Switzerland, Canada and Argentina to reach their first Davis Cup final in 111 years. Victories over the defending champions and two powerful tennis nations are impressive achievements, however the highest-calibre opponent encountered en route to a historic showdown with Great Britain was Leonardo Mayer – ranked thirty-nine in the world. Belgian hero, […] READ MORE
Great Britain, Belgium to meet in Davis Cup final
Great Britain and Belgium will face off in the Davis Cup final after each nation secured semifinal wins. The Brits wrapped up their tie vs Australia after Andy Murray defeated Bernard Tomic 7-5 6-3 6-2 to send them to their first final since 1978. Great Britain, Belgium to meet in Davis Cup final Andy Murray […] READ MORE
