The dust has settled on Saturday’s US Open final but I am still in shock at what happened. Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams, 6-2 6-4 to win the 2018 US Open, her first Slam title. This had to be one of the most dramatic matches i’ve ever watched. I’ll get to the drama later…
The 2018 US Open final will be contested between the number 17 seed, Serena Williams and the number 20 seed, Naomi Osaka. The three Slam finals so far in 2018 have all been tantalising match-ups on paper and this is another cracker. The pair will play at 4pm local time in New York (9pm UK…
This post previews the two last 16 matches from the fourth quarter of the women’s draw. For a round-up of Saturday’s action at the US Open, check out the Set Points recap post here. I’m excited by the line-up and had a bit more time since it’s the weekend so thought i’d do a rare preview!…
The top half of the women’s draw will be played on Tuesday with Garbiñe Muguruza opening proceedings on Centre Court at 1pm. The top half was not quite as loaded for match-ups as the bottom half. Still, there’s so much going on and it will be another exciting day! Read on for profiles of my…
Naomi Osaka won the 2018 BNP Paribas Open with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Daria Kasatkina in Sunday’s final. This was Naomi’s first WTA title and a hugeee one at that. It is somewhat reminiscent of Jelena Ostapenko who won her first title last year at Roland Garros. The final was a bit of a…
One of the dominant storylines from the 2018 BNP Paribas Open has been performance of the teens and the up-and-comers on the WTA tour. It seems only fitting that the final will be played between first time finalists in a Premier Mandatory tournament and 20-year-olds, Daria Kasatkina and Naomi Osaka. I am so excited for…
Another seed bites the dust… Naomi Osaka produced a stunning performance to defeat the number six seed and defending US Open champion, Angelique Kerber, 6-3 6-1 under the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium on a damp day in New York. This was Osaka’s first top ten win as Kerber became the third top ten player…
This post previews third round action set for Friday at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships with a series of snap previews. For a recap of action from the top half of the draw on Wednesday – Set Points #1 covers Azarenka-Vesnina and Osaka-Strycova HERE, while Set Points #2 covers the dramatic Keys-Giorgi match on No.3 Court…
This post features three snap previews for the third day of main draw action at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships when the bottom half of the women’s draw will contest the second round. I’m thrilled to say that my brother (somehow!) managed to get a pair of tickets for Court 3 so i’ll be at Wimbledon…
Caroline Wozniacki and Naomi Osaka will meet each other in an enticing second round match at the Aegon International in Eastbourne. While the pair are scheduled fourth on Court 1 on Tuesday, it is very likely the match will not be played due to the weather so hence an opportunity to preview the match! Osaka…
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