Serena, Coco and Roger Shine On Day One
Australian Open
January 20, 2020
Serena Williams and Coco Gauff underlined the importance of increasing your mental strength – whether you’re 15 or 38 years old. Meanwhile, for Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, the first day of the Australian Open was all about bringing fresh energy to a familiar stage. And for British hope Dan Evans, part of the satisfaction […]
Federer Makes Prediction As Grand Slam Year Begins
Australian Open
January 17, 2020
Roger Federer has predicted that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will pass his own Grand Slam total. The Big Three are preparing for the start of the Australian Open – where Roger won his last major in 2018. Federer has a tough day-time opener against America’s Steve Johnson in Melbourne. But if the Swiss genius […]
Serena Wins First Title Since Becoming A Mother
Locker Room
January 13, 2020
‘Finally,’ Serena Williams said as she broke through a stubborn psychological barrier at the weekend. She beat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 to win the Auckland Classic. Not a massive scalp. But still, a moment to cherish. Joining in the celebrations were her two-year-old daughter, Alexis Olympia and her husband, Alexis Ohanian. US President […]
Djokovic Downs Nadal As Serbia Win ATP Cup
Locker Room
January 12, 2020
Novak Djokovic wept tears of joy having conquered the world once more. Rafael Nadal could only force a sporting smile having seen glory slip away. This victory was surely as sweet as any for Novak, because it came with Serbia. We all know how fiercely patriotic Djokovic is. It showed in the wild celebrations. ‘I […]
Will Federer or Serena Retire In 2020?
Locker Room
January 7, 2020
It’s always fun to try to predict what will happen to Roger Federer, Serena Williams and the rest of the superstars at the start of a new tennis year. What of the Famous Five – Federer, Serena, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray? Will they all still be playing by the end of 2020? […]
HIGHEST YEAR END RANKING SINCE 2010 FOR LUCY SHUKER
Debenture News
December 17, 2019
Highest Year End Ranking Since 2010 A huge positive for me at the end of this year is finishing the year ranked World No.4 in Doubles. This is my highest year-end doubles World Ranking since 2010 and my highest World Ranking since 2013 when I reached a doubles career-high of World No.3. Reaching the […]
What If The Tennis World Did Christmas Pantomime?
Locker Room
December 13, 2019
Christmas is almost here. Tennis is taking a well-earned rest and the pantomime season is upon us. What if the biggest names in the tennis world were free to take part in your pantomime? All the proceeds are going to charity. So you want the biggest possible audience receipts. A week-long run at a top […]
Andy Murray – Resurfacing….Read Our Review
Locker Room
November 29, 2019
If you love Andy Murray, you will find one moment of silence in this documentary almost unimaginably moving. We sometimes forget the cumulative effect of what Murray went though as a child. Before we explore his very soul, there are plenty of hospitals and gyms to negotiate with his concerned team. Ever wondered what the […]
Roberto Bautista Agut Is The Real Hero For Victorious Spain
Locker Room
November 25, 2019
Roberto Bautista Agut was the real hero as Spain lifted the Davis Cup on raucous home territory. Sure, the irrepressible Rafael Nadal was highly instrumental in his nation’s deserved victory. Indeed he sealed the deal in the second rubber against Canada, as you might expect. We hailed Nadal after he led Spain to glory against […]
Rafael Nadal Breaks British Hearts In A Davis Cup Thriller
Locker Room
November 24, 2019
Rafael Nadal broke British hearts by starring twice for Spain in a Davis Cup semi-final victory that went right down to the wire. We can’t fault the inimitable Nadal for showing precisely the fighting spirit for which he is so loved and revered. He has carried his nation to the brink of glory in the […]