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Roger Federer is like the tennis equivalent of a fine wine. He seems to continue to get better with age, which was shown on Wednesday night, in a complete dispatching of Filip Krajinovic. The Serb, currently ranked at #41 in the world, was struggling to win games in the first hour of the match, and […] READ MORE
2018 could only go down as an annus horribilis of a season for Britain’s Heather Watson. 2019 mirrors the previous season in large chunks. That said, the Guernsey footwork-based point builder saved her best until last. Watson fell at the final hurdle against Rebecca Peterson in Tianjin in October, just failing to add to her […] READ MORE
American starlet Amanda Anisimova turns 18 years old during the US Open (August 31st). She has certainly come of age in tennis terms this season – a Slam breakthrough at the French Open, just to start. However, one fact may have been lost in the hype around Anisimova–so far, her hard-court form is not as […] READ MORE
Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis is probably most famous or infamous, amongst British people, for his 2013 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Canada victory over Andy Murray. After his 1st round Open Sud De France (in Montpelier) 6-4 7-6 victory over Hurkacz, Gulbis means business. Ernests Gulbis Eyes First ATP Title Since 2014 The Latvian is quietly showing […] READ MORE
Maria Sharapova opened eyes with a gutsy, go-for-it themed performance that allowed her to overcome her nemesis, Caroline Wozniacki, in round three of the Australian Open. A 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 is a great reward for a bold approach to her second serve. Sharapova never allowed her Danish counterpart to slot into a defensive rhythm. It’s […] READ MORE
Every sportsman and woman wants to leave the game to which they have dedicated their lives on their own terms. And tennis has provided a number of its athletes with the chance to do just that. Pete Sampras’ run to one last major title at the US Open before retirement is one example. Flavia Pennetta’s […] READ MORE
Maria Sharapova returns, last seen at the US Open—a tournament that promised much from her, but did not deliver. Maria Sharapova needs to Reward Supporters with on-court Performances This should be seen as Sharapova’s opportunity for a first title since October 2017, when she won the Tianjin Open. Such a long drought without a title […] READ MORE
Before both the Australian and French Opens 2018, you’d have won 9/10 arguments with the view that 23-year-old Ukrainian Elina Svitolina held the best chance. Unfortunately, these are just two examples of Slam underachievement from this undisputed talent. Lack of Slam achievement contributed to the parting of ways with coach Thierry Ascione. Veteran American coach […] READ MORE
