Does Novak Djokovic like Alexander Zverev?
Locker Room
November 14, 2018
So Novak Djokovic beat the crumbling young pretender, Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-1. It virtually booked the Serb’s semi-final place. No great surprise there. Here’s what was perhaps a little more surprising. The way Djokovic talked about Zverev, who is more than ten years his junior, after the match. Searing Novak was searingly honest. Sure, he […]
Tsitsipas Triumphs At Next Gen – But What About The Rules?
Locker Room
November 11, 2018
Stefanos Tsitsipas took the Next Gen title in Milan to confirm his status as the hottest young superstar in tennis. But you sense that his fellow finalist Alex de Minaur could become just as popular for his spectacular stroke-play and sheer determination. In a pulsating final, Tsitsipas came through 2-4, 4-1, 4-3 (3), 4-3 (3). […]
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas Gift?
Locker Room
November 8, 2018
A ticket for Wimbledon 2020, purchased through Wimbledon Debenture Holders, makes the perfect luxury Christmas gift. Here are some of the reasons why: Quality This isn’t just any ticket. You get one of the best seats in the house on Centre court or No1 Court – and access to great restaurants and bars too! The views are stunning from these cool hang-outs […]
Khachanov Shocks Djokovic In Paris Final
Locker Room
November 4, 2018
So Novak Djokovic was finally downed after 22 wins on the trot. It had to end sometime. Could the new generation be here at last? At 22, Karen Khachanov must surely join Zverev, Thiem and the other young pretenders in the big time now. You don’t beat the world number one 7-5, 6-4 without being […]
Djokovic Edges Federer In Paris Thriller!
Locker Room
November 3, 2018
Novak Djokovic was expected to win. But not like this. ‘It really was a spectacular match and one of the best I have played against Roger in my career,’ said a triumphant Djokovic afterwards. So much credit must go to Roger Federer for his sheer determination. That’s what helped to make the match so great. […]
What to Do if You Want to Work at Wimbledon
Wimbledon
November 1, 2018
From the all-star tennis games to the strawberries and cream, there’s a lot to like about Wimbledon. The only problem, for many would-be attendees, is the cost of buying tickets and the slim chances of being drawn in the public ticket ballot. Unless you have a significant budget or amazing luck, attending Wimbledon isn’t particularly […]
Wimbledon and the Armed Forces: A History
Wimbledon
As one of the UK’s most iconic sporting events and one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments, Wimbledon has been an important part of British culture since it first took place at the All England Club in 1877. Wimbledon is known for its famous all-white dress code, its close association with the Royal […]
Wimbledon and the Queen: A Royal Tennis History
Wimbledon
There are lots of things that make Wimbledon special, from its iconic strawberries and cream and Pimm’s to the famous Wimbledon Queue, Wimbledon’s unique and charming characteristics set it apart from the world’s other major tennis events. If there’s one thing that truly sets Wimbledon apart from the crowd, however, it’s the tournament’s extensive history […]
Novak Djokovic Returns To Number One And Breaks New Record
Locker Room
October 31, 2018
So the journey is complete. Djokovic will return to world number one on Monday. For a man who has done so much so quickly, it is ironic that he is back on top partly due to what someone else hasn’t done. It was Rafael Nadal’s inability to compete in Paris on Wednesday due to an […]
Federer, Svitolina, Anderson Victorious On Action-Packed Weekend
Locker Room
October 29, 2018
Roger Federer created most of the headlines with his 99th ATP tour title. It was his ninth in Basle, his beloved backyard. On this occasion, the running total was more remarkable than the performance. He defeated world number 93 Marius Copil 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 to send 12,000 home fans into raptures. Implosion In truth, however, […]