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It was September 1999. Christina Aguilera and The Backstreet Boys dominated the music charts. Bruce Willis and The Sixth Sense were the talk of the cinemas, and SpongeBob SquarePants was in the middle of its very first season on Nickelodeon. And in New York, as a Martina Hingis backhand sailed long at the US Open, […] READ MORE
When you hear about a World #1 returning to defend a Grand Slam trophy in men’s tennis, thoughts immediately flash towards Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. It’s been eons since anyone else was in that position. But in 2022, that all changes as Daniil Medvedev arrives in Flushing Meadows atop the men’s rankings […] READ MORE
A nine-hour drive south of Flushing Meadows, the final pre-US Open tournament concludes in North Carolina. The ATP Winston-Salem Open, a 250-level event, has proven to be something of a weathervane for future stars, with past winners going on to find plenty of future success. Prestigious champions in recent years include Hubert Hurkacz, Daniil Medvedev […] READ MORE
As the time ticks down towards the start of the US Open, this week’s Winston-Salem Open is the final chance for ATP players to find some form before the year’s final Grand Slam. As Tuesday sees the tournament progress into the round of 32, here is how some of today’s biggest contests are lining up. […] READ MORE
One of the most popular WTA 1000 events of the year, quality matches are coming thick and fast in Cincinnati. With barely two weeks to go until the US Open in New York, this is a vital time for the game’s best to find their top level. Here’s how today shapes up. WTA Cincinnati Day […] READ MORE
Well, who saw that coming? Iga Swiatek’s shock defeat to Caroline Garcia has left the door open for an surprise WTA champion in Warsaw. And while the world #1’s fairy-tale homecoming has come to an end, four players still remain with a chance of completing a dream week here. Here’s how they line up on […] READ MORE
It was an eventful day at Kitzbuhel in Austria. As home favourite Dominic Thiem crashed out, rain delays left the fourth quarter-final scheduled for Friday morning. Consequently, there is currently just one semi confirmed so far, but it looks set to be a good one. ATP Kitzbuhel Semifinal Predictions Albert Ramos-Vinolas vs Roberto Bautista Agut […] READ MORE
Four are left at the WTA Ladies Open in Lausanne, the beautiful Swiss city that sits above the stunning Lake Geneva. One week removed from Wimbledon, the timing of this clay WTA 250 event may be seem strange. But with more than 100 years of history, there is plenty of prestige here. Saturday sees the […] READ MORE
A tournament rich in history, the WTA Ladies Open Lausanne dates all the way back to 1899 and in years past has crowned the likes of Chris Evert and Lindsay Davenport as champions on its clay surface. As the quarterfinals arrive Friday, just eight players remain with a chance to add their name to that […] READ MORE
Spectators at Wimbledon qualifying at Roehampton last week saw a familiar but unexpected face in the men’s singles. Nestled among the usual crop of young prospects and tour-hardened veterans fighting for a lucrative Wimbledon main draw place was one Jack Sock. A former world #8 with a Masters 1000 title and an ATP Finals appearance […] READ MORE
Advocate of Wimbledon 2008 as still the greatest sports final of all time. Amateur pianist, with the emphasis on amateur.