Coco Gauff and Valentin Vacherot Taste Glory in the Far East
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October 13, 2025
Coco Gauff and Valentin Vacherot make an unlikely pair. Both winners of big singles titles in China. One a superstar – the other unknown. For the 21-year-old American, an eleventh title, adding to French and former US Open triumph. For the 26-year-old Monegasque, the very first. And twice as much prize money as he had […]
Novak Djokovic Falls to the World Number 204 in Shanghai Surprise
Locker Room
October 11, 2025
Novak Djokovic was typically gracious in defeat. ‘You deserve it,’ the tennis legend told unknown Valentin Vacherot at the net. The great warrior may be running out of important gladiatorial moments in his sparkling career, as we edge towards the end of the year. Novak Djokovic might just be tempted to play Wimbledon 2026 and […]
ITALY IS NUMBER ONE FOR TENNIS NOW
Italy
October 8, 2025
SINNER Italy is on top of the tennis world these days – and bringing excitement to Wimbledon! Jannik Sinner will return as reigning men’s singles champion for Wimbledon 2026. He toppled Carlos Alcaraz with a terrific performance on Centre Court in the last men’s final at the All England Club. For a few years, there […]
Amanda Anisimova Is Queen of Beijing with China Open Triumph
Locker Room
October 5, 2025
Amanda Anisimova took an extra roll so she could lie face down and hide her tears. A crushing backhand deep into the corner and it was over. The China Open belonged to the brave American who tried, tried and tried again. If at first you don’t succeed…just prove you’re unbreakable. Show you’re immune to the […]
TORONTO TITLE TRIUMPH AND OTHER ADVENTURES!
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October 3, 2025
I won my 37th career singles title in Toronto recently to end the summer on a high. Celebrating on a boat going into the mists and turbulent waters beneath the nearby Niagara Falls was an incredible experience. I’d already been up Toronto’s famous CN Tower with my partner Amy and eaten delicious sushi at a […]
Emma Navarro Bagels Iga Swiatek, Sonay Kartal Downs Andreeva
Locker Room
October 1, 2025
Emma Navarro has completed an amazing hat-trick with her third-set demolition of the great Iga Swiatek. The Pole was number one seed in China – but she just couldn’t close out the big games when it mattered. In fact Swiatek made no fewer than 70 unforced errors against the billionaire’s daughter – mostly hitting far […]
Carlos Alcaraz Downs Taylor Fritz to Win Japan Open for First Time
Locker Room
September 30, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz is more than used to winning – but he has never been this big in Japan. What a way to introduce himself to the Tokyo public. An eighth ATP title of the year. A third trophy in quick succession since losing to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. Carlos Alcaraz looks more than capable of […]
Taylor Fritz Heroics Secure Laver Glory – and Italy Win BJK Cup
Locker Room
September 23, 2025
Taylor Fritz reminded the world of his class with two huge victories at the Laver Cup. And Jasmine Paolini provided further evidence of Italy’s predominance on the tennis stage. Taylor Fritz and Jasmine Paolini will surely add their charismatic presence to the business end of Wimbledon 2026 too! But for now they have stood out […]
Carlos Alcaraz Wins US Open and Earns Number One Ranking
US Open
September 7, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz hit new heights to outclass world number one Jannik Sinner with a phenomenal display in the noisy Arthur Ashe Stadium. Now the Spaniard is crowned tennis king once more. And how he deserved his revenge for the defeat on Wimbledon’s Centre Court a few weeks ago. Carlitos was ever-gracious and said to Sinner: […]
Aryna Sabalenka Joins Serena Williams in US Open History
US Open
Aryna Sabalenka saved her emotion for the moment she retained her US Open title and secured a special place in the history books. As she sank to her knees and let the tears well in her eyes, she must have known the added significance. The first woman to retain her US Open title since Serena […]