“The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour. The decision by Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing in the UK this summer undermines this principle and the integrity of the ATP Ranking system.” starts the statement released on Friday […]

Whether you’re a tennis fan or not, the likelihood is that you’ve heard of Wimbledon. Taking place in London, with the all-white rule for players glistening under the summer sun with a stunning Centre Court with tons of history, there’s no wonder it’s the biggest and most prestigious tournament in all of tennis. In January […]

On Wednesday, the All-England Lawn Tennis Club confirmed the Wimbledon Russia ban. The decision was rumored for weeks, and will forbid Russian and Belarussian players from competing at the Championships. The ban also extends to the Lawn Tennis Association’s UK grass court events. The decision will affect a host of top players, including Daniil Medvedev, […]

Cries of unfairness rang out across the tennis world when news broke of the Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players. Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Viktoria Azarenka, and Aryna Sabalenka are among the stars who won’t step on the exalted grass of Wimbledon this summer as a result of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Is the […]

After World #1 Ashleigh Barty made the shocking announcement that she would be retiring at the age of just 25, the tennis world has reflected on her fantastic career in the sport. Here are some of the best moments in her decorative career, which saw her win 15 singles and 12 doubles titles. Ash Barty’s […]

Following my popular article last year, I will once again be giving my ATP predictions for the upcoming 2022 season. In this article, I shall be giving my predictions on the biggest tournaments of the year (the Grand Slams and ATP Finals). So without further ado here are my predictions… Australian Open   2021 Final: (1) Novak […]

Following my popular article last year, I will once again be giving my WTA predictions for the upcoming 2022 season. In this article, I will be giving my predictions on the biggest tournaments of the year (Grand Slams and WTA Finals). So without further a do, here are my predictions… Australian Open   2021 Final: (3) […]

2022 is fast approaching and another WTA season is on the horizon. What should we expect to see from this sport in the coming year? 2021 had ups and downs; with the Covid restrictions, moving of tournaments and tweaks to the ranking system. This was reflected in unpredictable results. Let’s take a look at who might […]

So Wimbledon 2021 is over. Again, it has been a truly great event with some wonderful performances and awesome highlights. Here are some thoughts about the tournament. Wimbledon Lessons Women’s Draw Ash Barty is incredible. Winning Wimbledon, after having suffered a serious hip injury only just before the French Open shows what an amazing champion […]

At last year’s French Open, Rafael Nadal finally equalled his long-time rival Roger Federer. Nadal had been trailing Federer their entire careers, but the Spaniard had been hot on his rival’s heels. Chasing both, though–and rapidly gaining since his career revival in 2011–has been Novak Djokovic. When the 2011 season begin, Federer had 17 Major […]

Ahead of the 2021 Final, Martin Keady, our resident tennis historian, looks back at the finest Wimbledon Men’s Singles Finals ever. The 2021 edition will have to go some to match these classics. In ascending order, here are the five finest Wimbledon Men’s Singles Finals Ever. 2001: Goran Ivanišević beats Pat Rafter 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, […]

World #1 Ash Barty claimed her second career Grand Slam title and first Wimbledon title, defeating Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in a topsy turvy final that went to three sets, a final where both players had opportunities, but in the end the Australian Barty made the most of her chances and came out on […]

Richard Krajicek triumphing at the All England Club in 1996 was certainly as a surprise result and might almost be dismissed as a fluke, as he could neither repeat the feat at the , or for that matter in any other Grand Slam competition during the course of his career. However, there can be no […]

Novak Djokovic showed why he is the greatest competitor in this sport on Friday by overcoming a spirited Denis Shapovalov. The young Canadian served for the first set and had countless chances in the second, but couldn’t win the mental battle with the world #1. Though it was a straight sets win (7-6 7-5 7-5), […]

Ahead of the 2021 Final, Martin Keady, our resident tennis historian, looks back at the finest Wimbledon Women’s Singles finals ever. Ash Barty and Karolina Plíšková will fight for the women’s final, but they will have lots of work to match these classics. In ascending order, here are the five finest Wimbledon Women’s Singles finals […]

After winning his first Masters 1000 title in Miami this year, Hubert Hurkacz has had a fascinating season. Heading into this year’s Wimbledon Championships, Hurkacz was on a six match losing streak. No one was discussing him as a potential dark horse or as someone who could go deep this year. Seemingly out of nowhere, […]

Simona Halep lost in the second round to Qinwen Zheng after suffering a panic attack on court, can Halep train for this potential problem?

Third round matchups commence on Friday, Day 6 at the French Open. The bottom half of the draw will be in action; there have already been a bunch of notable upsets on this side of the draw. Will that trend continue? Let’s take a look at some of the potential best bets of the day. […]

Karolina Muchova is preparing to play the third-round match at her first Slam back since suffering an ab injury that took her out for seven months. After taking out fourth seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets, the Czech will now be taking on the favorite pick for a dark horse in this draw, Amanda Anisimova, […]

Novak Djokovic looks to keep up his winning ways against Aljaz Bedene on day 6 of the French Open as the men’s third round gets underway in Paris. Our panelists have predictions for every day 6 match including Rafael Nadal’s third round match. Novak Djokovic vs Aljaz Bedene Embed from Getty Images Damian Kust: Novak […]

Rafael Nadal looks to make the second week of the French Open as he takes on Botic van de Zandschulp on day 6 at Roland Garros. We have predictions for every day 6 match in Paris including Novak Djokovic’s third round match. Botic van de Zandschulp vs Rafael Nadal Embed from Getty Images Damian Kust: […]

It has been a thrilling start to the French Open with upsets aplenty in Paris. That leaves the draw, or the bottom half of it at least, wide open heading into the third round which starts with eight matches on day six. As always, we here at LWOT are offering our predictions for all eight […]

After five days of upsets and entertaining tennis, the third round will commence on day six at the French Open with eight intriguing matches. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Belinda Bencic vs Angelique Kerber. But who will secure their spot in the […]

Scandinavian tennis is enjoying a revival through the talents of Casper Ruud and Holger Rune. Can they win the French Open?