Category: Tennis

Draper has always been deemed to have the talent to go far in the game, but his progress has been hampered by injury and fitness issues. A shoulder problem ruled him out of the British grass-court season last year, leaving him ranked 138th in the world when he returned in August. “Winning a title helps...

Jack Draper has officially taken over as British No 1, but Andy Murray has tipped his compatriot for much bigger honours. Draper’s run to the Stuttgart Open final guaranteed he would move above Cameron Norrie in the ATP rankings when they were updated on Monday. The 22-year-old toasted his milestone in style on Sunday after...

British number one Cameron Norrie says he “did not play my best tennis” after needing three sets to beat Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro in the first round of the Nottingham Open. Norrie has struggled for form this year and was playing in his first match since he was beaten in the opening round of the...

Swiatek’s aura at Roland Garros is becoming so great that she is now being dubbed the ‘Queen of Clay’. The key statistics show why: Swiatek has won 21 matches in a row at the French Open – the fourth-longest streak in women’s singles in the Open era Swiatek has won 35 of her 37 matches...

As the sports year races toward July, tennis fans are starting to get excited for one of the marquee events of the calendar year: the Wimbledon Championships.  The two-week men’s and women’s tournaments, featuring the superstars of the sport on pristine grass courts, will begin on July 1 and conclude on July 14 at All England...

Aryna Sabalenka says it will be “tough” to face “best friend” Paula Badosa when they go head-to-head for a place in the French Open fourth round on Saturday. Australian Open champion Sabalenka, 26, has been in imperious form so far at Roland Garros, losing just seven games across two commanding straight-set wins. The pair play...

Djokovic began his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a solid 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 victory over French home hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The 37-year-old has had a turbulent season so far, failing to reach a final, while his world number one ranking is under threat from Italy’s Jannik Sinner. The Australian Open...

Defending champion Iga Swiatek saved a match point before beating Naomi Osaka to avoid the earliest French Open exit of her career in a second-round thriller in Paris. The 22-year-old Pole, who is bidding for a third successive title, fought back to win 7-6 (7-1) 1-6 7-5. Former world number one Osaka only returned to...

I know there are a lot of great fans and people out there encouraging me to rethink things. But I have sometimes found it hurtful when people push back. Some people are quick to give their input and advice when they don’t really know what you are going through. I’ve been very vocal about something...

To win a grand slam title is something every tennis player dreams of from the day they start swinging their racquet.  Despite the difficulty of winning a grand slam tournament, a select few have dominated on the biggest stage throughout the years.  The past two decades have in particular seen certain players cement their place...

Nadal has won the French Open more than any other major, with his most recent victory coming in 2022. Given his success at Roland Garros, tournament organisers are keen to mark his final appearance. Nadal was widely believed to be retiring at the end of the season, but French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says...