Doubles is rarely seen on the big courts…which is the result of a double-team in itself.
Those responsible for match scheduling prefer singles for two main reasons…to maximize ticket buyers and march to the tune played by television networks that … continue reading
The world premiere of Australia’s Open took place at the Melbourne International Film Festival today.
At the screening, Sydney-based director Ili Baré explained why she chose the subject for her latest documentary. “I think that sport naturally offers all these great … continue reading
The Hopman Cup made its return to the tennis tour in July, but in a very different locale.
After a four year hiatus, the mixed teams event played in honour of former Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman, reappeared on … continue reading
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), hosted the 136th version of The Championships, July 3rd through 16th.
The oldest of the majors, the venerated grass court tennis event consistently showcases…Astounding, Amazing, Unanticipated performances during the … continue reading
The inaugural $15 million United Cup culminated in January with the USA proving too strong for Italy in the final.
The mixed team competition, which offers ranking points for every rubber, has potential but adjustments may be needed to the format … continue reading
From the centre of Bad Homburg, the shining gold dome of the Russian Orthodox church is a beacon guiding tennis fans to the Kurpark.
Among several large parks in the town, it’s the Kurpark that hosts the WTA 250 known … continue reading
Alexander Bublik was not the favourite to win the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle.
For the 30th anniversary of the tournament, the field included Daniil Medvedev, Stefano Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and last year’s champion Hubert Hurkacz.
Andrea Petkovic came to Bad Homburg to say goodbye to her “hometown” tournament. Hometown in the sense that it’s the WTA tournament closest to Darmstadt, where she moved from Bosnia as a child.
In 2021, the first year of the … continue reading
This year’s Terra Wortmann Open provided an entertaining doubles event with enough national flavour to enthuse the locals.
Three all-German pairs played on the lawn courts of Halle in the ATP 500.
Before the main draw, Henri Squire and Louis … continue reading
A highlight of the week for tennis fans in Halle was a visit from Roger Federer.
The 10-time tournament champion received an award for special services to the Halle ATP 500.
The ceremony took place on centre court, with Federer … continue reading