Manic Monday is arguably the most exciting day on the tennis calendar as all of the last 16 matches come together for a tennis bonanza. It’s equally a frustrating day as so many tantalising match-ups are pitted against each other at the same time. This preview post focuses on the four matches from the bottom…
It’s my favourite time of the year as the start of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships is drawing closer! The draw was announced on Friday morning and we know that the bottom half will kick things off on Monday. This preview showcases my three favourite first round matches set for Monday. I’ll be off work Monday…
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…
Day 1 at the Miami Open presents a great opportunity to see players up close on the tournament’s outer courts. This year’s qualifying draw is a good mix of veterans, tour regulars, and newcomers. The first match on Court 3 was an all Belgian affair between the top seeded qualifier Elise Mertens and Alison Van…
Day 2 – March 22, 2015 Day Two of the Miami Open saw the completion of the qualifying competitions and start of women’s first round action. It really bothers me that main draw play begins before qualifying has completed. I think this is because Miami has no real reason to rush the start of the…
I haven’t been covering Tashkent this week, the International event that has been running alongside Wuhan. Saturday’s final was an intriguing one on paper between Donna Vekic and Nao Hibino and I did get to watch some of it. Vekic has had a disappointing year up till now but still manages to have these…
Andy Murray v Marin Cilic (Queens, Final) Marin Cilic Queens had a rather calamitous day today as rain forced the first semi-final between Lleyton Hewitt and Marin Cilic (which had briefly begun on Centre) onto the No.1 court as Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played on Centre. Both went to three sets, but it was…
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