LastWordOnTennis Podcast
After what has been an entertaining start to this abbreviated European clay-court swing, all eyes are turning to the French Open in Paris. This week, with regular host Andy Watson away, Jim Smith took the helm at the Last Word on Tennis podcast, where he was joined by guests Damian Kust and Elias Laradi to […]
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Valuable ranking points are up for grabs at the WTA Indian Wells Open, the final WTA-1000 level event of the season. The schedule is packed with entertaining matches on day one and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, including Magda Linette vs Rebecca Peterson, Andrea Petkovic vs […]
After a year and a half of waiting, tennis is finally back in the California desert! The fall edition of Indian Wells comes with much anticipation as the last WTA 1000 event of the year. With the massive changes in the WTA landscape since the 2019 event, fans are treated to an entirely different event […]
The WTA BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is back. It’s been two-and-a-half years since the last edition thanks to multiple pandemic related interruptions. Known at the “5th Major,” an exciting couple of weeks await in the Californian desert. Main draw action kicks off on Wednesday, and as ever we here at LWOT will be […]
Day 1 at Indian Wells will see a lot of WTA action, with many exciting and unpredictable matches in store. It will feature the debut of 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys, who’s desperately trying to get back on track after a terrible season to date. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering […]
The ATP have launched an investigation into the domestic abuse allegations against Alexander Zverev. After the allegations were first brought to light nearly 12 months ago, there has been growing anger in some quarters around the ATP’s silence and lack of action on the matter. However, a new independent safeguarding report has now been published […]
After a week of upsets on the Californian coast, second seed Casper Ruud has survived the onslaught and will look to lay his hands on his first career hard-court title at the ATP San Diego Open. But can British #2 Cameron Norrie continue his superb form and author another shock win against the odds on […]
A blockbuster championship match is set for Sunday at the WTA Chicago Fall Tennis Classic. This match is important for multiple reasons–it’s not just a title up for grabs, but both finalists are on the edge of qualification for the upcoming WTA Finals in Guadalajara. Who do you think will emerge victorious? WTA Chicago Final […]
It’s semifinal day at the WTA Chicago Classic and a couple of blockbuster matchups await. Garbine Muguruza takes on Marketa Vondrousova, whilst Ons Jabeur faces Elena Rybakina. Who will advance to Sunday’s championship match? WTA Chicago Semifinal Predictions Garbine Muguruza vs Marketa Vondrousova Head-to-head: Muguruza 1-0 Vondrousova Muguruza has barely raised a sweat en route […]