Novak Djokovic has equalled Rafael Nadal’s staggering 35 Masters titles at the Western and Southern Open after he won the first Tour competition back. The world number one was pushed far in the final, as he had to overcome a much revived and rejuvenated looking Milos Raonic, who was the surprise package of the return…
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A new decade of tennis: 2020 ATP Tour to begin in Australia and Qatar
After the turning of the New Year, the ATP World Tennis Tour is set to return. And the new decade brings exciting new events with it, including one big team styled event. The brand new ATP Cup in Australia debuts this week, featuring all but one of the world’s top 10. So what is it?…
US Open 2019 Preview: The Outsiders
Whilst the dominance of the ‘Big Three’ is still so strong in 2019, the US Open is the slam where outsiders appear to have the best chance of causing an upset. Of the last 55 slam competitions, only eight have been won by men other than Djokovic, Federer and Nadal. These eight are shared between…
US Open 2019 Preview: The Big Three
As summer draws to a close , there is only one Grand Slam left in 2019. Late August means tennis fans turn their attention to New York, and the US Open. Despite the rise of younger players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, all eyes are still on the ‘Big Three’ at this…
Wimbledon 2019 review: Ten of the biggest stories
Another Wimbledon is over, the 132nd to be precise. 2019’s tournament has been great entertainment. As always there have been big stories pouring out of SW19, from big upsets, to rising stars and returning greats. Here we look at ten of the biggest stories to arise from this year’s Championships. The arrival of Coco Gauff…
FINAL REPORT. Novak Djokovic makes history in epic Wimbledon final win over Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic has become the first man to win a 12-12 tiebreak in a fifth set at Wimbledon, beating Roger Federer 7-6 1-6 7-6 4-6 13-12 to win the trophy after saving two Championship points. The longest ever Wimbledon final at just over five hours, the match will go down as one of the best…
FINAL PREVIEW. Djokovic and Federer to fight for 2019 Wimbledon crown.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will meet on Centre Court today to decide the winner of the Wimbledon 2019 Gentlemen’s singles trophy. In their 48th professional meeting, Djokovic narrowly leads his Swiss opponent 25-22. They have met three times at Wimbledon already with the Serb leading the eight time champion 2-1. Federer got the better…
WOMEN’S FINAL REPORT. Simona Halep crushes Serena Williams to become Wimbledon champion
Simona Halep has won her maiden Wimbledon title after stunning seven time champion Serena Williams 6-2 6-2 on Centre Court. Becoming the first player from Romania to win a singles title at Wimbledon, Halep pulled off one of the most sensational final performances the tournament has seen as she thrashed the 37 year old Williams…
WOMEN’S FINAL PREVIEW. Serena Williams to bid for 8th Wimbledon crown.
Serena Williams will face off against Simona Halep in the 2019 Wimbledon final. The American Williams is bidding to win her eighth Wimbledon title, whilst Simona Halep is making her debut appearance in a final at the All England Club. The Romanian had only made it to the semi final once before 2019, which came…
MATCH REPORT. Djokovic battles past Bautista Agut into sixth Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic has defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in a tough four set semi final, seeing him into a sixth Wimbledon final. Playing for an eleventh time, the surprise semi finalist Bautista Agut had won their previous two meetings this year. However Djokovic was able to keep up his perfect Slam record against the Spaniard today…
Cross-Court Tennis 