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!
WDHSponsors
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 […]
Carlos Alcaraz Faces Jannik Sinner as Epic Rivalry Continues
US Open
September 6, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will do battle for the US Open crown and world number one ranking on Sunday. ‘It’s going to be a very special day,’ said Sinner after defeating a plucky Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. ‘It’s a very amazing final again.’ The stage is set at Flushing Meadows and the […]
Amanda Anisimova Plays Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open Final
US Open
September 5, 2025
Amanda Anisimova threw back her head and arched her back as she took in the sheer ecstasy of newfound success. After screaming to the skies, she knelt and slapped the hardcourt surface on Arthur Ashe. What a journey she has been on! Surprisingly fabulous performances against her Wimbledon nemesis Iga Swiatek and the resurgent Naomi […]
Amanda Anisimova Gains Sweet Revenge over Iga Swiatek
US Open
September 4, 2025
Amanda Anisimova has executed one of the great turnarounds in sporting history. No wonder she called it ‘the most meaningful victory of my life.’ In the space of a few short weeks, she turned the double bagel embarrassment of the Wimbledon final into a shock victory over Iga Swiatek. Amanda Anisimova has shown she will […]