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Posted by: MvG501 Jan 1 2018, 07:06 PM

ATP

1. Rafael Nadal
2. Roger Federer
3. Grigor Dimitrov
4. Alexander Zverev
5. Dominic Thiem
6. Marin Cilic
7. David Goffin
8. Jack Sock
9. Stan Wawrinka
10. Pablo Carreno Busta
11. Juan Martin Del Potro
12. Novak Djokovic
13. Sam Querry
14. Kevin Anderson
15. Jo-Wilfred Tsonga
16. Andy Murray
17. John Isner
18. Lucas Pouille
19. Tomas Berdych
20. Roberto Bautista Agut


Selected Others

21. Nick Kyrgios
22. Kei Nishikori
24. Milos Raonic
51. Denis Shapovalov
79. Frances Tiafoe

Brit Watch Top 400

50. Kyle Edmund
114. Cameron Norrie
134. Daniel Evans
171. Liam Broady
220. Jay Clarke
282. Brydan Klein
358. Edward Corrie
373. Alexander Ward

WTA

1. Simona Halep
2. Garbine Muguruza
3. Caroline Wozniacki
4. Karolina Pliskova
5. Venus Williams
6. Elina Svitolina
7. Jelena Ostapenko
8. Caroline Garcia
9. Johanna Konta
10. Coco Vandeweghe
11. Kristina Mladenovic
12. Svetlana Kuznetsova
13. Sloane Stephens
14. Julia Gorges
15. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
16. Anastasjia Sevatsova
17. Ashleigh Barty
18. Elena Vesnina
19. Madison Keys
20. Magdalena Rybarkova

Selected Others

21. Angelique Kerber
22. Serena Williams
29. Petra kvitova
57. Monica Puig
60. Maria Sharapova
82 . Eugenie Bouchard

Brit Watch Top 400

74. Heather Watson
116. Naomi Broady
199. Katie Boulter
231. Laura Robson
278. Katy Dunne
303. Katie Swann
310. Harriet Dart
335. Gabriella Taylor
351. Tara Moore



I wonder how different the rankings will look at the end of the year.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 2 2018, 09:21 AM

I think it is going to be a very interesting year to see how the 'Big' names try to come back, so far not so well...I'm expecting a rise of the young pretenders and maybe some older ones falling by the side, maybe attempt to keep up but end up falling down rankings and retiring.

Murray just pulled out of Brisbane, Djokovic has pulled out of his warm up event as well on the mens side and Nadal is plagued with his knee again, Wawrinka still not back on it either yet on the womens side Muguruza just pulled out of Brisbane during the match due to cramp for 4th year in row!!

Anyway as season begins and just 13 days to AusOpen..

Brit Watch

Kyle Edmund beat Shapovalov in the first round of Brisbane,
Konta beat Madison Keys in 3 sets for her first win in an age plays her 2nd round at the moment down a break in first set against Tomljanovic
Watson lost in final round of qualies but got lucky loser spot and lost in first round
Naomi Broady lost in qualies as did her brother Liam

Selected Others

Ostapenko started with a loss to the lower ranked Pliskova sister Kristina
Halep, Sharapova, Radwanska and Wozniacki all made winning starts

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 2 2018, 06:40 PM

Konta came through in 3 sets to the last 8 will play either Svitolina or Konjuh

Murray post on his feeds is very touching, he has surgery as option but from the sounds of it it might finish his career if not successful I really feel for him

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 4 2018, 07:36 AM

Murray has withdrawn from the Aus Open and will return to assess and contemplate hip surgery.

In Brisbane Konta retired against Svitolina in the 3rd set with a hip injury

Posted by: MvG501 Cheeselog Jan 4 2018, 08:41 AM

Looking like Konta could be a doubt for the Australian Open following that retirement.

Also Kei Nishikori is out of the Australian Open as well.

Seemed to be expected that Murray would pull out. It's a shame.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 4 2018, 09:45 AM

Yeah its a massive shame I can see Murray being out most of year, especially if has to do surgery maybe even possibly, dare I say it.. retiring.

Still a lot of doubts for the Aus Open due to fitness a few tests to come for Djokovic, Nadal, Warwrinka and then you have Konta, Muguruza, Azarenka and a few others on womens side. Konta said she was unsure if just a muscle pull or spasm but wont be able to assess til the morning.

Kyle Edmund won on the plus side in Brisbane making it to the quarters will play either Millman or Dmitrov

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 5 2018, 07:34 AM

Serena has withdrawn as well, kind of expected but a shame . also Nishikori is out.

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 7 2018, 10:50 AM

Great to see Goerges pick up where she left off in 2017.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 8 2018, 09:41 AM

Kyle Edmund has withdrawn from Auckland this week with his ankle problem, more a precaution then anything, so be ready for Aus Open.

Konta is in to defend her title in Sydney where her first round is against Radwanksa, which was last years final line up!, Radwanska racket change last year has seen her tumble down the rankings after being stable in top ten for a long time but a lot reckon her time is up as her game style is no longer a force it once was.

Other Sydney results US champ Sloane Stephens continues to slump another first round defeat against Qualifier Ciorgi, rising star Sevastova also lost, Kerber came through a 3 setter against Safarova, Ostapenko and Mladenovic also lost.

In Hobart a place where Heather Watson won a title in 2015 she came through qualies to make the main draw and then took out Sorana Cirstea in the first round, while the wildcard of Bouchard who a few said didn't deserve a WC where as Heather did as a former champ , slumped to a first round loss to Sabalenka. Other first round losses at Hobart for Nara, Maria, Pliskova and Babos.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 8 2018, 11:52 AM

Azarenka has also withdrawn from the Aus Open due to the ongoing custody battle she is locked in

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 8 2018, 01:23 PM

Murray had surgery today!: From his facebook

Andy Murray
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Today I underwent successful right hip surgery at the St Vincent Hospital in Melbourne. I'd like to thank Dr John O’Donnell and all of the staff for looking after me. I look forward to returning to competitive tennis during the grass court season. Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes and support over the last few days. I'll comeback from this

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 8 2018, 03:19 PM

Andy Murray has had hip surgery in Melbourne:

"My plan is to be back playing around the grass-court season - potentially before then - but I'm certainly not going to rush anything."

Hope to see you back fully fit soon, Andy.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 9 2018, 09:38 AM

Konta loses in 1st round Sydney to Radwanska 6/3 7/5... not a good defense of her major title from last year but positive signs of no injury

Mens first round losses for Simon, Verdasco, Zverev and Bedene

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 10 2018, 10:19 AM

Heather is through to the quarter finals in Hobart where she next faces Vekic, she beat Jamie Fourlis 6/2 6/2

In Sydney on the mens side the seeds Ramos-Vinolas, Schwartzman and Dzumhur went out while Fognini and Mannarino progressed, in the ladies side Muguruza and Radwanska marched on while Stosur and Kvitova fell.

In ATP Auckland Sock, Isner, Querrey, Johnson, Cuevas and Shapovalov all lost in the 2nd round, Del Potro beat the rising Shapovalov and secures his return to the top ten next week. Ferrer and Bautista Agut also won

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 11 2018, 10:32 AM

Heather marched on in Hobart defeating Vekic 6/0 6/4 (she did have a 5/0 lead in 2nd set but Vekic came alive) she will face defending champ Elise Bertens who got a walk over in the semi finals. Been a good week for Heather moves her back top 70. The other semi final is Tsurenko V Buzarnescu who defeated Riske.

Auckland sees Haase V Bautista Agut and Del Potro V Ferrer in the semi finals

In Sydney Ashleigh Barty is the last highest ranked player at 17 in world through to the semi finals to face fellow Aus Gavrilova who got a walkover after Muguruza pulled out just hours after winning her previous match. Italian Giorgi continues a good run taking out Radwanska and will face Kerber in the other semi who has shown her old fighting determination this week.

In the mens side talented youngster Medvedev continues to impress he will take on hot headed italian Fognini after he defeated Mannarino in 3 sets.. The other sem will be Paire who took out Muller and the winner of either Feliciano Lopez or Alex De Minaur.


In Brit Watch from Aus Open Qualifying.... Naomi Broady came through first round but Cam Norrie lost in 2nd round meaning Kyle Edmund only Brit male in main draw

Konta V Brengle
Watson V Putinseva
Edmund V Anderson

first round matches and all toughies for the brits down under

Posted by: King Rollo Jan 11 2018, 11:13 AM

Thanks for the updates,Mikee. Great to see Camila Giorgi now has a proper coach instead of her dad and she's now in a semi-final having beaten Stephens,Kvitova and Radwanska.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 11 2018, 02:14 PM

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Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 12 2018, 09:34 AM

Lot of rain down under delaying a lot of the qualifying matches, Naomi posted she been called for her match a lot warmed up twice got on court once and then called off again.

Elsewhere

Hobart - Heather lost in a 3 setter against defending champion Mertens she will face Buzarnescu

Sydney - Qualifier Medvedev beat Fognini in 3 sets and will play the winner of De Minaur V Paire, in the ladies Barty beat fellow Aus Gavrilova in 3 and Kerber took out Giorgi in 2 they will play each other in the final a big match for both.

Auckland - Del Potro will play Bautista Agut in the final

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 12 2018, 10:46 PM

The Men:
Roger 15/8
Rafa 9/2
Novak 5/1
Grigor 10/1
Sascha/Delpo/Nick 14/1
David 16/1
Stan/Dominic/Marin 33/1
Milos 40/1
Denis 66/1
Tsonga 80/1
Tomas 125/1
Kokkinakis 200/1


The Ladies:
Elina Svitolina 15/2
Karolina Pliskova/Simona Halep 8/1
Caroline Wozniacki 10/1
Angelique Kerber/Garbine Muguruza 11/1
Maria Sharapova 12/1
Julia Goerges 16/1
Jo Konta/Petra Kvitova 20/1
Caroline Garcia 25/1
Venus Williams 28/1
Jelena Ostapenko 40/1
Sloane Stephens 50/1
Camila Giorgi 80/1
Genie Bouchard 150/1

Posted by: Brett-Butler Jan 12 2018, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(MvG501 @ Jan 1 2018, 08:06 PM)

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 13 2018, 09:29 AM

QUOTE(Brett-Butler @ Jan 12 2018, 11:43 PM)

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 13 2018, 05:59 PM

Naomi lost in 2nd round of qualies so wont be taking part at Australian this year.

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 13 2018, 06:12 PM

Kerber Wins Sydney her first title since 2016.

9 matches and 9 wins so far for Angie in 2018.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 14 2018, 01:00 PM

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Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 14 2018, 01:39 PM

I've updated the mens and womens draws with the qualifiers and who they be playing

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 14 2018, 11:19 PM

In regards to Tomic , I dunno, maybe I'm going soft in my old age, but this does make me feel sorry for him, because I wonder about his mental state. I mean since he made these comments last year, he's lost sponsors, hardly won a match, so this talk of millions is pretty much illusory, oh well, we'll see, certainly something not right in his noggin.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 15 2018, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(MvG501 @ Jan 14 2018, 11:19 PM)

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 15 2018, 01:48 PM

Bad day for American tennis, especially the womens side, seeds tumbled left right and centre, Brit Kyle marched on with a brilliant 5 set win over US Runner up Anderson, Last years Womens runner up Venus fell to defeat by the resurgent Bencic who after wrist surgery is finding top form again.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 15 2018, 07:42 PM

Posted by: King Rollo Jan 15 2018, 08:33 PM

That was such a good win for Kyle Edmund,especially after the ankle injury he sustained two weeks ago.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 16 2018, 07:24 AM

Konta through , Sharapova through, Petkovic V Kvitova in a battle, Petkovic got edge at moment 3-0 up in 3rd, Watson not on yet been some epic mens matches.. Raonic out

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 16 2018, 01:36 PM

Heather lost in 2 tight sets 7/5 7/6 (8/6) she did have set point in 2nd set but went long, the match lasted longer then Federers 3 set win over Bedene. The lower ranked Zverev retired from his match and Bautista Agut went out as well. Kvitova went out to Petkovic in 3 sets, after Petkovic leading 4/0 at one point Kvitova came back but lost it 10/8!

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 16 2018, 08:14 PM

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 17 2018, 09:54 AM

Kyle came through in an hour and half 6/2 6/2 6/4 a good win against Istomin who shocked Djokovic last year, Nadal continues to breeze through in straight sets, Wozniacki survived a massive scare she was down 5/1 40/15 in 3rd and came back to win and same for Tsonga down 5/2 in 5th and pulled it back to get through

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 17 2018, 06:00 PM

Some fascinating ladies matches Mertens was 5-0 down to Gavrilova and took the set 7-5 followed by the match she saved 8 set points!! and watch out for Kostyuk just 15 years old come through qualies and into third round big name for future ... Tsonga V Kyrgios should be a cracker of a match bound to be Rod Laver night match on Friday, Kyle got perfect chance here to get to quarters, Cant see anyone bothering Nadal until quarters. Bottom Half Ladies all about Wozniacki, Svitolina and Ostapenko

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 18 2018, 07:19 AM

Konta, Sevatsova, Muguruza, Querrey all out

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 18 2018, 08:40 AM

Konta losing in straight sets to the world No 123 to Pera. I find it hard to see how she take positive vibes following this defeat. It's not really good enough.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 18 2018, 06:24 PM

Kerber V Sharapova a stand out for me in this half, the mens side on both half of draws really doesn't get too interesting until the 4th round and quarters

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 19 2018, 02:43 PM

Great win for Kyle in tough conditions and a great chance to get to the quarters, Ostapenko loses meaning only 2 former slam winners left Sharapova and Kerber who face each other next so then there will be one former champ left!

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 19 2018, 11:04 PM

Nadal has Schwartzman next, meaning he will have played 15 matches in a row against non top 25 opponents, a new record.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 20 2018, 08:33 AM

QUOTE(MvG501 @ Jan 19 2018, 11:04 PM)

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 20 2018, 09:39 AM

Zverev still yet to make the 2nd week of a slam then....

Posted by: amysmart Jan 20 2018, 10:53 AM

Maria Sharapova was blown away by a stunning Angelique Kerber performance in round three of the Australian Open.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 20 2018, 06:22 PM

Kerber looking quite good and looking like Pliskova going through quite quietly not seen any buzz about her at all.

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 20 2018, 11:20 PM

Round of 16:

Nadal vs Schwartzman
Carreno Busta vs Cilic
Dimitrov vs Kyrgios
Edmund vs Seppi
Thiem vs Sandgren
Djokovic vs Chung
Fognini vs Berdych
Federer vs Fucsovics

Halep vs Osaka
Pliskova vs Strycova
Kerber vs Hsieh
Garcia vs Keys
Martic vs Mertens
Svitolina vs Allertova
Kontaveit vs Suarez Navarro
Wozniacki vs Rybarikova

Posted by: Theo. Jan 20 2018, 11:22 PM

Who was the last non Murray British male to get to the last 16 of a Slam?

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 20 2018, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(Theo. @ Jan 21 2018, 12:22 AM)

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 21 2018, 10:15 AM

Kyle through to the quarters with a 4 set win over Seppi to face either Dmitrov or Kyrgios ... other quarter Nadal V Cilic

Posted by: Theo. Jan 21 2018, 10:58 AM

I didn't release Edmund himself had got so far in a previous Slam (although I checked and it was actually 2016 )

Amazing that he's in the quarters, I'm all for a new British #1 this year!

Posted by: Dobbo Jan 21 2018, 11:34 AM

Really pleased for him, seems to have come out of nowhere in this Slam very much like how Konta did back in 2016.

Hoping he faces Kyrgios in the Quarters, he'll have much more of a chance of progressing.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 21 2018, 01:04 PM

Kyle will move up to 35 in world new high for him

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 21 2018, 01:53 PM

Posted by: Rooney Jan 21 2018, 04:58 PM

Really pleased for Edmund, he seems to have really worked on his game over the break. He lost against some big players last year in really tight matches, so who knows maybe this year could be his breakthrough.

I still think a fit and firing Murray is a much better player, but I have no idea if he will ever return to his best. Think tennis could do with some new stars though...

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 21 2018, 06:17 PM

What a fantastic tournament, Kyle Edmund has had. Played brilliantly in his fourth round match. Looks like this year could be his breakthrough. Who knows? Maybe getting into the Top20 in the rankings. He could be seeded for the French Open.

Posted by: Dobbo Jan 21 2018, 06:28 PM

QUOTE(Rooney @ Jan 21 2018, 04:58 PM)

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 22 2018, 10:46 AM

Thiem out and Djokovic 2 sets and a break down to Chung

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 22 2018, 11:41 AM

Chung takes out Djkovic in 3 sets 7/6(7/4) 7/5 7/6(7/3), Nice to see Berdych playing well again

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 22 2018, 12:55 PM

I believe that makes Chung the first South Korean to reach an quarter-final of a Grand Slam.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 22 2018, 06:03 PM

I think Chung could be a massive threat to Federer if he gets passed Sandgren which he should do.. Top half I can only see Nadal reaching the final, going for semi's Dmitrov V Nadal, Chung V Federer

Ladies Halep keeps on about her ankle and injury but if that bad she would of lost by now after being run ragged by previous opponents although Osaka didn't do enough of that today, I think the womens is harder to predict but I think it be Kerber V Pliskova, Wozniacki V Mertens ... probably be Svitolina but Mertens been in good form recently and defended Hobart title

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 23 2018, 06:38 AM

Soooo glad to be proven wrong in my prediction.... Kyle Edmund beats Dmitrov in 4 sets to make Semi Finals

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 23 2018, 12:51 PM

It will be an Cilic v Edmund semi-final as Nadal retired hurt in the fifth set. Shame to see that happen to him.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 23 2018, 01:37 PM

Kyle will move upto about 26th in the world after that stunning victory.

There is a Social media storm brewing with Sandgren he has deleted 18 months worths of tweets and retweets which showed support for alt right, racist, homophobic and transphobic remarks and retweets of those who are against trans, not pretty stuff to be honest and of course you cant delete these things screen shots where already made.

Posted by: King Rollo Jan 23 2018, 02:46 PM

That's a tremendous achievement by Kyle Edmund to beat the no.3 seed.

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 23 2018, 11:47 PM

Away from the Australian Open for a moment as Serena Williams has been named in the Fed Cup squad for next month's tie against Netherlands.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 24 2018, 07:37 AM

Nice to see Serena play the Fed Cup, gives her some match tests.

Kerber seems to be in serious form so far this year and could be the winner come the weekend she faces Halep who quite easily beat Pliskova...The last times that Serena was absent from the Aus Open two Belgiums won the title... Clistjers and Henin... we still have a Belgium in the mix Mertens who is in good form

Added the juniors quarter finals in... McHugh flying the flag for Britain.

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 24 2018, 11:23 PM

Serena Williams has called for American tennis player Tennys Sandgren to apologise for his controversial tweets.

The world number 97 deleted 18 months' worth of tweets after being questioned about his beliefs and denied he was a far-right sympathiser.

Just apologise man.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 25 2018, 07:42 AM

Caroline Wozniacki defeated Elise Mertens 6/3 7/6(7/2) where she will face Simona Halep who defeats Angelique Kerber 6/3 4/6 9/7 ... Its a final not to be missed as one will win their first slam and also the world number 1 is at stake.. win it win it all

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 25 2018, 10:57 AM

Cilic defeats Kyle 6/2 7/6(7/4) 6/2 ... at the start of the Aus Open I did not expect there to be any Brits left in the 2nd week, with Murray out and Konta off form I certainly didn't expect Kyle to get to 2nd week never mind passed Anderson, hoping this will be his breakthrough moment like konta a couple of years ago.

Cilic will move top 3 with that victory a career high

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 25 2018, 12:59 PM

It's been a great tournament for Kyle. At least he made a match of it. Why was Cilic suspended a few years ago?

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 25 2018, 02:46 PM

Was banned for 9 months for testing positive for a banned stimulant drug.....

McHugh is first Brit junior boy to reach a semi final since... Kyle Edmund in 2013

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 26 2018, 08:44 AM

People on here will know my stance on people who have had a drugs ban.

I think Federer will win in straight sets against Chung. Hoping Chung can give Federer a good game though.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 26 2018, 10:00 AM

Federer through Chung retired in 2nd set trailing 6/1 5/2

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 26 2018, 10:54 AM

Posted by: Dobbo Jan 26 2018, 10:35 PM

Hoping Halep finally wins a first Open tomorrow!

And of course backing R-Fed for Slam number 20

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 26 2018, 11:35 PM

Hoping the greatest wins again for number 20. I think Cilic could push him but can't see that happening.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 27 2018, 05:50 PM

Wozniacki defeats Halep in 3 sets 7/6 (7/2) 3/6 6/4 to win her first slam title and reclaim the number 1 spot, Pavic and Marach take the mens doubles title, the boys junior won by American Korda and Liang of Chinese Taipei took the girls junior title

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jan 28 2018, 11:38 AM

Federer wins his 20th slam with a 5 set victory over Cilic....6/2 6/7(5/7) 6/3 3/6 6/1 and that completes this years Aus Open...

Posted by: Oliver Jan 28 2018, 12:26 PM

What happened to the top seeds???

Posted by: Dobbo Jan 28 2018, 12:40 PM

Nadal retired in the Quarters & Halep lost in the final^

Thrilled to see the Fed Express pass platform #20, still so much juice left in the tank too!

Posted by: The Snake Jan 28 2018, 01:40 PM

Well done Federer (a 20th grand slam title at the age of 36 )

Well done Wozniacki too.

Posted by: Steve201 Jan 28 2018, 04:44 PM

LEGEND!

Posted by: MvG501 Jan 28 2018, 05:00 PM

The man is an complete genius, well done Federer. The greatest of the modern era. Fantastic he's still winning Grand Slams.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 2 2018, 09:13 AM

Davis Cup action today and over the weekend and bad news for Brits as Kyle Edmund looks set to miss the tie against Spain, He's not fit for todays match so our singles matches today will be Liam Broady and Cameron Norrie, Spain are without Nadal but have a strong team of Carreno Busta, Bautista Agut and Ramos Vinolas as well as Feliciano Lopez to help their side in Spain on Clay, I dont think the Brits will be progressing

Posted by: Brett-Butler Feb 2 2018, 09:29 AM

When was the last time that there were two British men in the top 30 of the Tennis Rankings? Must have been at least ten years ago at the height of Henman/Rusedski.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 2 2018, 03:01 PM

QUOTE(Brett-Butler @ Feb 2 2018, 09:29 AM)

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 2 2018, 05:22 PM

Well that was unexpected but very pleasing ... Norrie beats world #23 Bautista Agut from 2 sets down 4/6 3/6 6/3 6/2 6/2 to level the tie 1-1

Posted by: King Rollo Feb 2 2018, 05:40 PM

Norrie was backed at 200-1 to win on the Betfair exchange in play.

Posted by: Brett-Butler Feb 2 2018, 07:36 PM

Cameron Norrie jumped through the rankings last year after turning professional. If he keeps up the momentum, he could be the third British male in the Top 30 by the end of the year.

Posted by: Mack. Feb 4 2018, 05:22 PM

Another spirited inspired performance from Norrie, but not quite enough against Ramos Vinolas losing in four sets. But really pushed him in the first three sets. Been an breath of fresh air watching him this weekend. That means Spain has beaten Great Britain 3-1 in the Davis Cup first round.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 5 2018, 10:36 AM

Norrie going to be good if he can play like that on clay for first time professionally some of his shots was unreal and his stamina and fight was impressive

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 10 2018, 04:11 PM

The GB ladies going well in Fed cup Europe/Africa Play Off Promotion Zone, beat Portugal 3-0 and Estonia 3-0 and 1-0 on Hungary at the moment to go back to play offs where last year they met Romania and that awful incident with coach Nasty

Posted by: Mack. Feb 12 2018, 08:46 AM

So GB's next Fed Cup opponents will either be Russia, Spain, Canada or Ukraine.

Depends who turns up to play but Canada look to be the best option.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 13 2018, 01:28 PM

GB have drawn Japan in the world group Fed Cup play offs in april - Away.. Japans highest ranked player at the moment Naomi Osaka 51

Posted by: Mack. Feb 16 2018, 10:48 PM

Number 1 again 15 years after he, Roger first became number 1. Wow.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 19 2018, 09:50 AM

Posted by: TheSmokeHouse Feb 21 2018, 11:46 AM

QUOTE(Mikee1981 @ Feb 19 2018, 09:50 AM)

Posted by: Mack. Feb 26 2018, 08:57 AM

Cameron Norrie comes through Acapulco qualifiers and has drawn Thiem in Round 1.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Feb 26 2018, 10:04 AM

I'm more of a female tennis fan, the Williams, Martina, monica, Jana, Mary Pierce, Henin some of my fave females, mens Federer, Murray, never been fussed about Nadal and Djokovic.

Naomi Broady also came through qualies of Indian Wells 125k series, Heather playing in Acapulco this week, felt a bit quiet on Heathers side lately after a good start to season.

Posted by: Mack. Feb 27 2018, 08:45 AM

A possibility of a 'World Cup of Tennis Fianls' being replaced with the Davis Cup:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/43202373


What do you make of this?

Posted by: Mack. Feb 27 2018, 11:13 PM

Just saw Rafa has pulled out of Rio and is in doubt now for IW and Miami.

He's had a run of pulling out of tournaments since last year.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 5 2018, 09:46 AM

I think the Davis Cup could be good but be better integrating with Fed Cup and having World Cup Tennis in one place at one time, or they need to make adjustments to the Fed Cup....but all the attention is always mens tennis... BBC Sport reported on Jamie Murrays doubles title win this week but no mention of Heather Watsons at the same tournament, it was eventually added into the article in a small piece late yesterday evening. I know the mens is probably the matches most are interested in etc but reporting should be of both wins not just an add on way after, I find it shoddy reporting and sexist, another example this morning GMB reporting on Athletics and said Andy Pozzi was the only british gold medal winner!! totally no report on KJT

Kyle Edmund is the new British number 1 at #24 as Murrays points fall off while he prepares his return from injury.

Posted by: Mack. Mar 6 2018, 12:58 PM

Serena is making her big comeback in Indian Wells and could face Venus in R3.

Heather Watson has drawn Azarenka in R1!

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 8 2018, 10:10 AM

Norrie qualifies for his first major ATP 1000, possible 2nd round match with Djokovic..

Sharapova continues to struggle losing to Osaka in first round

Posted by: Mack. Mar 8 2018, 12:57 PM

Marias comeback is going from bad to worse. Bad loss to Osaka in R1. So many errors and double faults.

Posted by: PeteFromLeeds Mar 8 2018, 01:01 PM

You've got to congratulate Osaka as well though. That must have given her a massive confidence boost going into the next round.

Posted by: Mack. Mar 9 2018, 10:39 PM

Jo loses early again. Going nowhere at the moment and she has a shed load of points to defend in Miami.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 12 2018, 10:12 AM

Yeah Jo certainly not the Jo we grew to love over the last few years, her game feels like it is back to the inconsistent way it was before she had a good patch, Kyle also lost to Dudi Sela.

Djokovic suffered a loss to world 109 Taro Daniel, Pouille, Zverev, Schwartzman, Isner and Muller all lost as well

Azarenka, Mladenovic, Ostapenko, Kvitova all lost as well.

On female brit side good news is Gabi Taylor is really performing well winning a lot of lower tiered events and climbing rankings into top 180

Posted by: Mack. Mar 15 2018, 07:59 PM

Jo Konta with 1000 points to defend next week in Miami.

If she's out in the first couple of rounds she'll be back down in the mid-20s in the rankings or thereabouts.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 16 2018, 11:39 AM

Ye big week for Jo needs to find some consistency

Federer just matched his best run of 16 tour wins in a row not lost this year yet

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 19 2018, 07:21 AM

Big breakthrough week for both womens finalists at Indian Wells, Kasatkina and Osaka both had some great victories during the week. Federer went on his best start to a season with 17 victories in a row to come to an end in the final

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 20 2018, 09:57 AM

Naomi lost in three sets, Katie won which was great as did Liam and Cameron and looking at final Q round they all have a brilliant chance to make main draw.

Kyle and Jo both have byes and Heather first round is against Haddad Maia who won the only other previous time they met.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 21 2018, 06:43 AM

Heather suffered another first round loss...

All the brits left in Qualies came through and made main draw which is good going and rewarded with a good chance to progress in mens as Liam drawn fellow qualifier Fratangelo and Cameron got Jarry , Katie on the other hand has drawn Hseih

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 22 2018, 07:25 AM

Cameron and Katie both lost their first rounds but Liam progressed a good victory for him.

Serena also lost against Osaka as she continues her comeback

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 26 2018, 06:27 AM

Federer will lose the world #1 ranking next week after Miami with his 2nd round loss to kokkinakis he's also confirmed he wont be playing clay season again this year.

Good win for Jo over Mertens who reached the Australian Semi Finals and sets up a 4th round clash with Venus who she beat in Miami last year at the semi final stage before going on to win the title.

Posted by: Mack. Mar 26 2018, 07:43 AM

Marin Cilic and Juan Martin del Potro also made it through to the fourth round on Sunday in Miami with straight-set victories.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 27 2018, 06:19 AM

Jo lost in 3 sets 5/7 6/1 6/2 she needed a medical time out after second set, means she falls to roughly 22nd in world, Muguruza also lost meaning all the top 3 women are out.

Posted by: Mack. Mar 27 2018, 10:58 PM

John Isner has upset second seed Marin Cilic to reach the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 28 2018, 08:27 AM

Miami feels very open for anyone to win on both sides.

Nice to see Sloane Stephens have a good run and she'll move into the top ten with it faces Azarenka in semi final which is also nice to see her doing well here, the other half of the draw Venus should take the win in her QF over wildcard Collins but she has been playing very well and Venus has had 2 three set matches in a row, the other QF is harder to predict Ostapenko V Svitolina.

The mens side will probably go down to Del Potro from the bottom half, he faces off against Raonic in his QF and the other QF is Isner V Chung, although Chung has flown up the rankings and been playing very well he could upset them all if on his game. In the top half we have Carreno Busta V Anderson, Zverev V Coric

Posted by: Mack. Mar 28 2018, 08:37 AM

I think it will be a close match between Del Potro v Raonic. The winner of that would probably be favourites to win Miami.

I very much do appreciate, Mikee1981 with these updates. So thanks for doing this.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 28 2018, 02:27 PM

Not sure Raonic found his feet again yet and Del Potro been on a roll of late coming off the back of Indian Wells as well I think he'll be favourite.

Thanks I enjoy doing them, roll on June Queens, Eastbourne, Wimbledon my favourite time of year

Posted by: Mack. Mar 29 2018, 07:42 AM

It was a three-set thriller as Del Potro beat Raonic.

Venus lost to qualifier Danielle Collins in the quarters which I believe is Collin's first win over a Top10 player.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 29 2018, 08:03 AM

I was very surprised to see Venus lose, but I was wary as she had played 2 three setters.

Del Potro and Raonic was closer than I thought would be, I thought maybe 3 sets but not 2 ties

Posted by: Mack. Mar 29 2018, 11:57 AM

Andy Murray looks set to return at the Libema Open in June before Wimbledon.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 30 2018, 07:27 AM

Sloane defeated Azarenka in 3 sets to reach her first Miami final she will face current French Open champ Ostapenko who overcame Collins.

The other mens semi is set for Carreno Busta V Zverev

Posted by: Mack. Mar 30 2018, 10:41 PM

Great win for Isner as he beats Del Potro to make the final.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Mar 31 2018, 08:14 AM

yeah good win for Isner, sees him return top 10.. He'll face Zverev in the final after he beat Carreno Busta

Posted by: Mack. Mar 31 2018, 11:15 PM

Stephens has won the Miami Open by beating Ostapenko in straight sets.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 2 2018, 07:58 AM

Posted by: Mack. Apr 3 2018, 02:24 PM

Dimitrov could move to number 3 easily with a few half-decent runs, the ATP is in an interesting phase.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 4 2018, 09:33 AM

Top 3 is anyones really, Fed and Nadal got top 2 sown up for a while, way Del Potro playing lately he could easily become top 3 as well

Another loss for Hev in Charleston to Taylor Townsend, she cannot get a win at all lately, Naomi won in Monterrey a good first round for her.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 5 2018, 05:44 AM

Konta lost to world # 219 Fanny Stollar in 2nd round of Charleston, she really needs some good wins and confidence boost

Posted by: Mack. Apr 5 2018, 05:52 PM

What the is going on with Jo Konta atm? Her loss in Charleston was to a player ranked outside the Top 150! Very disappointing.

Posted by: Mack. Apr 6 2018, 02:12 PM

Naomi Broady has been knocked out of the Monterrey Open in the second round after losing in three sets to number four seed Timea Babos.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 6 2018, 02:59 PM

I totally forgot to post that this morning when I looked at the result..... think I was still rolling my eyes and shaking my head from Kontas loss lol

Posted by: Mack. Apr 9 2018, 02:13 PM

I think Garbine celebrated more winning that MM tournament than any of her slams.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 13 2018, 03:08 PM

Been away for few days but nice to see Naomi Broady win a first WTA title in the doubles last week

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 16 2018, 07:56 AM

Kyles first final, he should of won but had nothing to give in the final

Posted by: Mack. Apr 16 2018, 12:23 PM

Dan Evans is set to return from a one-year drugs ban as a wildcard entrant into the qualifying draw at the Glasgow Trophy on 28 April.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 18 2018, 06:25 AM

Kyle lost in the first round in three sets to Seppi at Monte Carlo, possibly still recovering from Marrakech final on Sunday

Posted by: Mack. Apr 18 2018, 08:07 AM

Andy will probably drop into the 50's, he could be unseeded at Wimbledon as will Serena.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 18 2018, 02:35 PM

Won't Andy be on a PR though so will probably seed him cos been out injured, where as cos Serena wasn't she not on a PR, theres been a big argument about this for a while saying any female tennis player who has a baby should be entitled to have a PR

Posted by: Mack. Apr 21 2018, 02:07 PM

Tie balanced as expected. Time for Jo to get back her form of a year ago to beat Naomi tomorrow.

They should both have protected ranking to be honest.

Posted by: Mack. Apr 21 2018, 10:31 PM

Congratulations to Nishikori in reaching the Final. He doesn't normally play at Monte Carlo.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 22 2018, 05:03 PM

Posted by: Mack. Apr 25 2018, 05:10 PM

Don’t know what’s up with Novak he goes into flashes of the old Novak for a set or maybe a few games then goes weird bit like Rafa in 2015

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 28 2018, 05:10 PM

Dan Evans won on his return in 1st round qualies Glasgow

Nadal just recorded his 400th!!! clay win in Barcelona beating Goffin 6/4 6/0 and will face Tsitsipas who is having a brilliant week in the final

Posted by: Mack. Apr 29 2018, 04:59 PM

Rafael Nadal has captured an 11th Barcelona Open title, defeating Tsitsipas 6-2 6-1.

Posted by: Mack. Apr 29 2018, 05:20 PM

Dan Evans defeated Ireland's Sam Barry to reach the main draw of the Glasgow Challenger and earn himself an ATP ranking again.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Apr 30 2018, 08:55 AM

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 1 2018, 09:01 AM

Dan lost his 1st round in Glasgow, took first set easily but unravelled through next

Heather falls to another loss as well, she hasn't won a match since January and hasn't won a set since Feb, lots of grass points to defend coming up

Posted by: Mack. May 1 2018, 06:06 PM

Talks of a possibility that Serena Williams could be made top seed for Wimbledon. What do you make of this?

Also news that the winner will receive £2.5 million for winning Wimbledon.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 2 2018, 09:17 AM

They said it was unlikely Serena would be #1 seeded at Wimbledon, I can see them maybe seeding her, Wimbledon do have their own way of seeding and going on past form on grass and history. I just want Serena to be back to her best and hopefully Murray as well as I think they both add a lot to the game and tour and it seems a little dull at the moment

Posted by: PeteFromLeeds May 2 2018, 06:06 PM

Cameron Norrie could climb into the Top 100 for the first time after beating Robin Haase in the first found of the Estoril Open.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 3 2018, 08:48 AM

in live ranking updates he is 100 and I dont think anyone below him can over take him , he has automatic entry to French as well which is fab news.

nice to see James Ward back playing as well, always felt he had potential but injury never seemed to allow him to climb, always a good player in Davis Cup

Posted by: Mack. May 8 2018, 10:24 PM

Once again looking unlikely that Murray's comeback will be delayed.

Posted by: Mack. May 9 2018, 09:47 PM

Kyle Edmund has beaten Djokovic in three sets to reach the third round of the Madrid Open which will mean that Kyle will reach the world's Top 20. He plays Goffin next.

Posted by: Mack. May 9 2018, 09:52 PM

Serena Williams has announced that she has withdrawn from this month's Italian Open. Which has put doubts about whether she'll complete in the French Open.

Posted by: Mack. May 11 2018, 10:36 PM

Edmund's run in the Madrid Open came to a end with a defeat to Shaporalov who is best known for whacking the tennis ball at an umpires eye during the Davis Cup match last year against Great Britain.

Posted by: Mack. May 11 2018, 10:46 PM

Nadal's unbeaten run on clay has ended with defeat to Thiem in the Madrid Open. It means that Federer will replace Nadal as the World No.1 on Monday.

Posted by: Mack. May 12 2018, 04:19 PM

Saw on twitter that in 2007 when Djokovic entered the top 15, Federer and Nadal were the top two, now in 2018 Djokovic leaves the top 15, Federer and Nadal are the top two. Crazy stuff.

Posted by: Dobbo May 12 2018, 06:13 PM

It's incredible really those 2 are still the top top tier after all these years.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 14 2018, 07:40 AM

Nadal and Federer's staying power is unreal but is it also the inconsistency of the younger players who help them out?, Federer back at #1 but hasn't played for weeks, he's barely playing and managing to sustain rank.

Murrays return officially was and still is June, the week before Queens but I think he is going to be out longer, but nice to see Kyle go top 20 and keep British tennis on the up.

Kvitova must be a real contender for the French this year, some good wins of late and fab to have her back at her best after her horrific ordeal.

Posted by: Mack. May 16 2018, 07:46 PM

Did you see this from Karolina Pliskova:

Posted by: Mack. May 17 2018, 10:22 AM

Kyle Edmund beat another top-20 player as he saw off France's Lucas Pouille in straight sets to reach the Italian Open third round yesterday. He plays Alex Zverev in the next round.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 18 2018, 06:27 AM

Kyle lost in 2 tight sets to Zverev and Konta lost in 3 to Ostapenko, Kontas match was a bit feisty between herself and the umpire.

I didn't see the Pliskova incident but had heard of it

Just watched that video.. havent heard of a sanction yet but that deserves one

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 21 2018, 06:30 AM

Nadal claims an 8th Italian Open and returns to world #1, Svitolina defends title and again beats Halep

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 23 2018, 07:38 AM

Heather Watson scored her first win since Hobart in January yesterday beating Bondarenko in 3 sets

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 24 2018, 10:53 AM

Hev lost to Fanny Stollar in 2 sets

James Ward and Dan Evans both progressing in Loughborough

And Cam Norrie has just beaten John Isner in Lyon to reach the semi finals... god win that for Norris

Posted by: Mack. May 24 2018, 10:51 PM

Great result for Norrie and a really good scalp too.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 25 2018, 08:44 AM

Good draw for Djokovic and the bottom half is land of the qualifiers.. I will edit them in when its updated

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 25 2018, 09:08 AM

Interesting battle of former champs Muguruza V Kuznetsova round 1 could be tricky, Konta tricky first round on her least fave surface, Serena's first slam back I am not expecting much and a possible second round of defending champ Ostapenko and returning Azarenka

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 26 2018, 05:49 PM

Have updated the draws with Qualifiers and any Lucky Losers I spotted.... Round 1 blockbuster fiery match ... Kyrgios V Tomic!!!

Posted by: Mack. May 26 2018, 06:22 PM

Men's Odds (Coral)
R.Nadal 2/5f
A.Zverev 7/1
N.Djokovic 11/1
D.Thiem 12/1
D.Goffin 33/1
G.Dimitrov 33/1
M.Cilic 33/1
JM.Del Potro 40/1
K.Nishikori 40/1
D.Shapovalov 50/1
S.Tsitsipas 50/1
S.Wawrinka 50/1
B.Coric 66/1
L.Pouille 66/1
N.Kyrgios 66/1
D S.Schwartzman 80/1
G.Monfils 80/1
K.Edmund 80/1
P.Carreno-Busta 80/1
J.Isner 100/1
JW.Tsonga 100/1

Posted by: Mack. May 26 2018, 06:29 PM

Women's Odds (Coral)

E.Svitolina 11/2f
S.Halep 6/1
M.Sharapova 11/1
P.Kvitova 12/1
S.Williams 12/1
G.Muguruza14/1
J.Ostapenko 14/1
Ka.Pliskova 16/1
D.Kasatkina 20/1
C.Wozniacki 22/1
A.Kerber 25/1
C.Garcia 25/1
K.Bertens 25/1
A.Kontaveit 33/1
J.Konta 33/1
E.Mertens 40/1
J.Goerges 40/1
N.Osaka 40/1
S.Stephens 40/1
V.Azarenka 40/1
M.Keys 50/1
V.Williams 50/1
A.Sevastova 66/1
C.Vandeweghe 66/1
CS.Navarro 66/1
D.Cibulkova 66/1
K.Mladenovic 66/1
A.Pavlyuchenkova 80/1
L.Siegemund 80/1
M.Vondrousova 80/1
S.Kuznetsova 80/1
A.Barty 100/1

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 27 2018, 03:59 PM

Konta loses in 1st round again 6/4 6/3 to Putinseva, Venus also falls and Kyrgios is the 8th man to withdraw so far

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 27 2018, 05:49 PM

Defending champion Ostapenko goes out in straight sets, only the second defending champion of Roland-Garros in its history to lose in 1st round, the other Myskina

Posted by: Mack. May 27 2018, 07:14 PM

Hasse complaining after being two sets up against Goffin and then losing in five sets.

Posted by: Mack. May 27 2018, 07:35 PM

What Konta said:

https://www.twitter.com/simonrbriggs/status/1000789293642780673

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 28 2018, 06:00 PM

Good win for Hev 6/3 6/0 over Dodin... Rain called time on play today so here's the draws as they stand, bottom halves completed.

Posted by: Mack. May 28 2018, 10:26 PM

A comfortable win for Heather Watson which will hopefully boost her confidence.

Posted by: Mack. May 28 2018, 10:43 PM

I think it could be a four-setter when Norrie play Pouille. Good to see Cameron on a purple patch.

Posted by: Dobbo May 29 2018, 12:17 PM

Konta gives me the impression she simply can't handle the heat & pressure to become a top class sportsperson. Fine when the expectation was lower but now as our clear #1 every open we're seeing a different side.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 29 2018, 06:14 PM

I dont think its the problem of cant handle the heat and pressure she had it on her back for a while, I think its her coaching set up, a lot of changes over the past year and nothing is working as good as it did when she hit the good run she had that started her rise. I can see another coaching change coming if grass season is poor

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 29 2018, 06:22 PM

Nice to see Serena back and winning her first round, good win for Kyle as well today... Halep for some reason is only player not to complete her first round yet she plays tomorrow, bit odd! sure they could of lumped her on some court somewhere if time was tight.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 29 2018, 06:57 PM

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 30 2018, 07:43 PM

Lots of 5 setters today, Berdych came back from 2 sets down to 2 all but then lost, Dimitrov had a battle, think he only won cos Donaldson got cramp bad at 7-6 5th set.Nishikori and Zverev had a tough test as well..... Hev on 1st tomorrow 10am UK time followed by Kyle on same court. Some of the matches in 2nd round still on going but don't think they will finish tonight as light faded and long matches ...

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 31 2018, 06:43 PM

Nadal,s route getting easier and opening up pick of round 3 for me Kyle V Fognini in the top half.

Posted by: Mikee1981 May 31 2018, 07:21 PM

Serena come through in 3 sets, once she got fired up there was no stopping her.... Sharapova V Pliskova an interesting clash in top half 3rd round matches

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 1 2018, 07:46 PM

Some matches to finish tomorrow and some of todays to start tomorrow .... Zverev had another battle and Carreno Busta went out

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 2 2018, 07:16 PM

4th rounds are set.... Sharapova V Serena is an interesting match up, Kyle lost in a 5 setter against Fognini

Posted by: Mack. Jun 2 2018, 10:28 PM

Could be Maria's best opportunity in years to beat Serena


I think the difference may be serve and movement. If Serena's on top of these then she wins, if not then I think it's finally Sharapova.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 2 2018, 10:50 PM

Great effort from Kyle in his third round match against Fognini.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 3 2018, 02:58 PM

Yeah I agree, Maria's best chance to get a win but Serena showed some of the old fighting spirit the other day and she still got it be fun match

Posted by: Mack. Jun 3 2018, 03:04 PM

Yet another five setter for Zverev against Khachanov. It'll be interesting to see he gets on against Thiem. I would make Thiem the favourite there in their quarter-final match.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 3 2018, 05:44 PM

Mens Quarters set in bottom half... Djokovic not facing Goffin as expected after he lost in 4 sets to Italian Cecchinato.. I'd go for Djokovic V Thiem semi

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 4 2018, 10:46 AM

Womens bottom half quarters line up now complete, after being held over due to poor light from last night .. Kasatkina came back to finish off the victory over Wozniacki... Think a possible replay of the US final is on the cards... Keys V Stephens but Putinseva and Kasatkina will be tricky opponents

Posted by: Mack. Jun 4 2018, 01:38 PM

Shame to hear about Serena pulling out of her match due to an arm injury.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 4 2018, 01:50 PM

Yeah its a shame as the Serena Sharapova match was going to be a highlight of the tournament. Hopefully Serena's back for Wimbledon its a pec, pectoral muscle issue she's going to have scans and things in Paris and see when gets results

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 4 2018, 05:11 PM

And Tsurenko retired 2 games into first set so the ladies 2018 quarters are :

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 4 2018, 05:51 PM

And the mens quarters are now set :

Posted by: Mack. Jun 4 2018, 06:42 PM

I can see potentially all the women's quarter-finals possibly going the distance there.

Posted by: Umi Jun 4 2018, 09:15 PM

It's so hard to care about the bottom half of the women's draw at all, while the top half is positively mouth-watering. I can see both of those matchups being bloodbaths. Kerber and Halep both looked great today, but I can see Halep wilting against Kerber. Muguruza has looked comfortable all tournament, but Sharapova obliterated Pliskova. I can't see any way that the champion doesn't come from this half of the draw.

In terms of the men, I am mostly excited for Thiem to have a shot at getting to the final before meeting Nadal. I really struggle to see Zverev stopping him, and I'm not sure I have too much faith in Djokovic either. And at the end of the day, getting to the final of Roland Garros is all that any man bar Nadal can ask for.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 5 2018, 05:38 PM

Cecchinato stuns Djokovic in 4 sets! and Thiem takes out an injured Zverev in 3

The ladies went as I expected keys and Stephens set up a rematch of last years US Final

Posted by: Mack. Jun 5 2018, 06:49 PM

That was an fantastic tiebreak in the fourth set for Cecchinato to win it.

Posted by: Dobbo Jun 5 2018, 09:34 PM

I really think that's it for Djoko now, looks completely out of his depth in the later stages of Slams. Shame really, would have liked to seen him push for Roger & Rafa's numbers but doesn't seem likely.

Meanwhile, Zverev has done little to help his bewilderingly high #2 seed, hasn't even made it past the Quarters of any Slam? I hope Thiem can push for the Final, looks a good bet for a French Open when Rafa retires.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 6 2018, 01:31 PM

Delighted to see that Muguruza has beaten Sharapova in straight sets, 6-1 6-2. Good for her. Maria was completely blown away in that match.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 6 2018, 02:01 PM

Thank you Gabine. You made my afternoon. Got her to win in straight sets.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 6 2018, 02:23 PM

Ladies semis set for tomorrow ... Nice to see Muguruza beat Sharapova quite easily, then the battle of Kerber V Halep in 3 sets... I'm hoping for Muguruza V Stephens final

Posted by: Dobbo Jun 6 2018, 03:42 PM

Always great to see Screamapova lose

Big fan of both Halep & Muguruza but really want the former to finally win a Slam.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 6 2018, 05:02 PM

Nadal finally loses a set, his first set lost at RG since 2015! , rain break but then he's back stronger

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 7 2018, 12:06 PM

Nadal came through easily in the end over Schwartzmen 4/6 6/3 6/2 6/2 .... Del Potro 2 sets to 1 against Cilic in the other resumed match

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 7 2018, 12:48 PM

Mens semi finals set now for tomorrow as Del Potro takes out Cilic in 4 sets

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 7 2018, 02:41 PM

First ladies finalist is Simona Halep defeats Muguruza 6/1 6/4

Posted by: Theo. Jun 7 2018, 03:01 PM

I thought that Muguruza was going to take it to three sets! Simona played really well though, I'm hoping she takes the title over one of the Americans.

ITV4 have announced that they have renewed their rights to show the French Open until 2021.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 7 2018, 03:47 PM

Simona has been very much on form through the whole tournament, so will prob collapse under pressure in final again, although the way she demolished Muguruza it was like that was her final but I think she can quite easily beat either Keys or Stephens.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 7 2018, 04:19 PM

And Sloane defeats Madison 6/4 6/4.

So saturday final will see either Simona win her 1st slam or Sloane get her 2nd to add to her surprise US win last year

Posted by: Mack. Jun 7 2018, 06:08 PM

QUOTE(Theo. @ Jun 7 2018, 04:01 PM)

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 8 2018, 01:23 PM

First mens finalist is Dominic Thiem defeats Cecchinato 7/5 7/6 (12/10) 6/1

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 8 2018, 06:47 PM

Nadal came through quite easily against Del Potro

Posted by: Mack. Jun 9 2018, 08:36 PM

Congratulations to Halep on winning her 1st Grand Slam title by beating Stephens in three sets. A great fightback from her from being a set and a break down.

Posted by: Dobbo Jun 9 2018, 09:14 PM

Yes great to see after coming close on 3 occasions before!

Posted by: Mack. Jun 10 2018, 04:09 PM

Many congratulations from Nadal on winning his 11th French Open title, 'The King of Clay'. Wasn't straightforward as the score suggests.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 10 2018, 04:13 PM

11 French Opens. It’s just incredible.

Posted by: Dobbo Jun 10 2018, 04:19 PM

Yeah that's a record that will stand for some time I would think!

So that means the last 6 opens have been won by Federer or Nadal - both just simply too good or no good young players coming through still? Bit of both I would argue!

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 10 2018, 06:01 PM

I didn't get to see the finals in depth grr, feel Wimbledon finals be same got 2 family meals on the sat and sun of that not well planned,

Ladies I thought sloane had her but just seemed to hit a wall at 2-0 up in 2nd

Mens not quite sure how I feel I have never seen a player half way through a game go to their chair and drink fluid and supplements/tablets and have a bit of medical for obvious cramp, seemed a bit unfair really but cant dispute Nadal is king of clay but would of been interesting if went to a 4th

Posted by: Mack. Jun 12 2018, 11:58 AM

Quite sad reading from Laura Robson

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-5832427/Injury-plagued-Laura-Robson-believes-doesnt-deserve-Wimbledon-wildcard.html

Posted by: Mack. Jun 12 2018, 12:05 PM

Heather went comfortably through 6-1 6-3 in Nottingham yesterday.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 12 2018, 07:06 PM

It will be Heather vs Jo in Nottingham.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 13 2018, 06:34 AM

Good win for Katie Boulter as well over Wickmayer and Gabi Taylor lost a very close battle in 3 sets... also good wins for James Ward, Alex Ward and Dan Evans

Posted by: Mack. Jun 13 2018, 03:36 PM

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Fever-Tree Championships at the Queen's Club in London.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 15 2018, 04:58 PM

Konta into Nottingham semis facing last years winner Vekic who beat Jo there last year before meeting at Wimbledon for that epic tussle with Jo winning it 10/8 in third, Katie Boulter had a good run beating Wickmayer and then Stosur before losing to Barty. Watson into doubles semis

Dan Evans into semis as well on the mens side.

Andy been training at queens playing against Norrie not looking 100% with a decision later, Djokovic is playing queens

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 16 2018, 06:08 PM

Murray is making his return at Queens, first match Kyrgios!!.. Cam Norris has Wawrinka, Kyle has Harrison and Dan Evans V Mannarino, no easy draw there for the Brits.

Dan is into the mens Nottingham Final, Britains Joe Salisbury won the mens doubles with Frederik Neilsen. In the ladies Hev into doubles final with Buzarnescu and Konta is 6-2 to the good in the semi against Vekic when rain came

Konta completed to reach the final after the rain break and takes on Barty.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 17 2018, 04:29 PM

Posted by: Mack. Jun 19 2018, 05:27 PM

Kyrgios a game away from beating Murray here.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 21 2018, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(Mack. @ Jun 19 2018, 06:27 PM)

Posted by: Mack. Jun 23 2018, 03:24 PM

Marin Cilic has reached his second successive Queen's Final after beating Nick Kyrgios.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 24 2018, 06:44 PM

Shame that Cilic win Queens, regular posters on here will know what I think of him.

Posted by: Mack. Jun 26 2018, 12:11 PM

Bouchard is playing in the Wimbledon qualifiers right now.

Posted by: King Rollo Jun 26 2018, 05:52 PM

Yes,I saw her on Eurosport. It seemed strange seeing her having to play in the qualifiers. Then later on,Sabine Lisicki who has done so well at Wimbledon in the past. I think it's right they have to qualify if their rankings are low,rather than be given wild cards.

Posted by: Mikee1981 Jun 27 2018, 07:52 AM

James Ward only Brit left in Qualifiers, Dan Evans lost in 2nd round.

Eastbourne today battle of Male Brits

Kyle V Andy and Jay Clark V Cam Norrie, shame all playing each other but great to have 2 brits into quarter finals.

Konta takes on Wozniacki as well, Konta has yet to lose to Wozniacki but things bit different this year.

Hevs loss means she is out of top 100 in next ranking update

Posted by: Mack. Jul 16 2018, 12:26 PM

Men's Rankings:

1. Rafael Nadal (Spa)
2. Roger Federer (Swi)
3. Alexander Zverev (Ger)
4. Juan Martin del Potro (Arg)
5. Kevin Anderson (SA)
6. Grigor Dimitrov (Bul)
7. Marin Cilic (Cro)
8. John Isner (US)
9. Dominic Thiem (Aut)
10. Novak Djokovic (Ser)
11. David Goffin (Bel)
12. Diego Schwartzman (Arg)
13. Pablo Carreno Busta (Spa)
14. Jack Sock (US)
15. Fabio Fognini (Ita)
16. Kyle Edmund (GB)
17. Roberto Bautista Agut (Spa)
18. Nick Kyrigios (Aus)
19. Lucas Pouille (Fra)
20. Kei Nishikori (Jpn)


Women's Rankings:

1. Simona Halep (Rom)
2. Caroline Wozniacki (Den)
3. Sloane Stephens (US)
4. Angelique Kerber (Ger)
5. Elina Svitolina (Ukr)
6. Caroline Garcia (Fra)
7. Garbine Muguruza (Spa)
8. Petra Kvitova (Cze)
9. Karolina Pliskova (Cze)
10. Julia Goerges (Ger)
11. Jelena Ostapenko (Lat)
12. Madison Keys (US)
13. Daria Kasatkina (Rus)
14. Venus Williams (US)
15. Elise Mertens (Bel)
16. Ashleigh Barty (Aus)
17. Kiki Bertens (Ned)
18. Naomi Osaka (Jpn)
19. Coco Vandeweghe (US)
20. Barbora Strycova (Cze)


Britons in top 200:

50. Johanna Konta
127. Katie Boulter
133. Heather Watson
139. Naomi Broady
168. Harriet Dart
176. Katie Swan
177. Gabriella Taylor

Posted by: Theo. Jul 17 2018, 03:50 PM

Interesting that the top 4 ranked women are the reigning champions of all of the slams! When was the last time that happened?

Also LOL at Andy Murray tumbling to 838 in the world (and the 23rd highest Brit!)

Posted by: Dobbo Jul 29 2018, 09:14 PM

Something to make everyone here feel just that bit older!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44999745

Posted by: Mack. Jul 30 2018, 12:59 PM

Jay Clarke has moved up to a New Career High of 175. He is now Number 18 on the "Next Gen ATP" race to Milan.

Posted by: Mack. Jul 31 2018, 10:17 AM

Murray facing Kyle next. Gonna have to rate Kyle as the favourite here...

Posted by: Theo. Aug 1 2018, 09:23 AM

Konta beat Serena Williams in straight sets yesterday, recording Williams's worst ever defeat (1 - 6, 0 - 6) ever.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 1 2018, 12:01 PM

Doesn't appear that Serena was injured at all. Not sure what to read from that match. But well done Konta.

Posted by: Dobbo Aug 2 2018, 08:39 AM

In a Slam however it would most likely be the other way round!

Posted by: Mack. Aug 2 2018, 10:31 AM

Murray beat Edmund 7-6 (7-4) 1-6 6-4 in their second round match at the Washington Open.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 2 2018, 06:38 PM

Benoit Paiore has been fined £12.500 for this at the Washington Open:

Posted by: Mack. Aug 3 2018, 10:42 AM

Ridiculous scheduling in Murray's match finishing at 3am. Wouldn't be surprised if he pulled out of his quarter-final match.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 7 2018, 10:52 AM

Kyle Edmund was thrashed 6-1 6-2 by Diego Schwartzman in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, Canada.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 8 2018, 12:08 PM

Johanna Konta came from behind to beat 11th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

Konta, ranked 43rd in the world after starting the year in ninth, prevailed 6-7 6-1 6-2.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 9 2018, 11:12 AM

Konta & Azarenka will have to wait for Cornet & Barty's 3rd round match to finish before returning to court to finish their 2nd round match.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 10 2018, 09:38 AM

Djokovic out of the Rogers Cup as he loses in three sets to Tsitsipas.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 10 2018, 10:04 AM

Johanna Konta was beaten 6-3 6-4 by defending champion Elina Svitolina in her second match of the day at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 14 2018, 10:11 AM

Both Murray and Konta are out in the first round of Cincinnati.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 14 2018, 10:45 AM

Poor Konta, she was up at No.4 after Wimbledon last year and now she is outside the Top 50. Hope that she can have a good run at the US Open.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 15 2018, 12:50 PM

Serena Williams says she is at the start of a "long comeback" after losing 6-3 2-6 6-3 to Czech Petra Kvitova in Cincinnati.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 16 2018, 09:56 AM

Garbine Muguruza is out of the second round to Lesia Tsurenko in Cincinnati.

The defending champion, lost 2-6 6-4 6-4.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 16 2018, 11:50 AM

Naomi Broady's bad form continues. Lost in 3 sets to Canadian wildcard Rebecca Marino.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 16 2018, 10:02 PM

Davis Cup set to be reformed:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45210996

Posted by: Mack. Aug 17 2018, 08:07 AM

The sad reason behind Serena's worst defeat of her career. She found out minutes before her match that the man convicted of killing her half-sister in 2003 had been released on parole.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45216396

Posted by: Mack. Aug 20 2018, 08:31 AM

Well done Novak. Completes his set of all the masters events now.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 22 2018, 12:15 PM

Kyle Edmund has progressed to the last 16 of the Winston-Salem Open with a straight-set win over Argentina's Leonardo Mayer.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 22 2018, 01:22 PM

US Open Women's Singles Seeds

1. Simona Halep, Romania
2. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark
3. Sloane Stephens, United States
4. Angelique Kerber, Germany
5. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic
6. Caroline Garcia, France
7. Elina Svitolina, Ukraine
8. Karolina Pliskova, Czech Republic
9. Julia Goerges, Germany
10. Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia
11. Daria Kasatkina, Russia
12. Garbiñe Muguruza, Spain
13. Kiki Bertens, Netherlands
14. Madison Keys, United States
15. Elise Mertens, Belgium
16. Venus Williams, United States
17. Serena Williams, United States
18. Ashleigh Barty, Australia
19. Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia
20. Naomi Osaka, Japan
21. Mihaela Buzarnescu, Romania
22. Maria Sharapova, Russia
23. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic
24. CoCo Vandeweghe, United States
25. Daria Gavrilova, Australia
26. Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus
27. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia
28. Anett Kontaveit, Estonia
29. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia
30. Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain
31. Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia
32. Maria Sakkari, Greece

Posted by: Mack. Aug 22 2018, 01:23 PM

US Open Men’s Singles Seeds

1. Rafael Nadal, Spain
2. Roger Federer, Switzerland
3. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina
4. Alexander Zverev, Germany
5. Kevin Anderson, South Africa
6. Novak Djokovic, Serbia
7. Marin Cilic, Croatia
8. Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria
9. Dominic Thiem, Austria
10. David Goffin, Belgium
11. John Isner, United States
12. Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain
13. Diego Schwartzman, Argentina
14. Fabio Fognini, Italy
15. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greece
16. Kyle Edmund, Great Britain
17. Lucas Pouille, France
18. Jack Sock, United States
19. Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain
20. Borna Coric, Croatia
21. Kei Nishikori, Japan
22. Marco Cecchinato, Italy
23. Hyeon Chung, South Korea
24. Damir Dzumhur, Bosnia and Herzegovina
25. Milos Raonic, Canada
26. Richard Gasquet, France
27. Karen Khachanov, Russia
28. Denis Shapovalov, Canada
29. Adrian Mannarino, France
30. Nick Kyrgios, Australia
31. Fernando Verdasco, Spain
32. Filip Krajinovic, Serbia

Posted by: Mack. Aug 23 2018, 06:25 PM

No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki will be taking on 2011 champion Samantha Stosur in Round 1 of the US Open.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 27 2018, 06:37 PM

Simona Halep becomes the first top-seeded woman to lose in the US Open first round, falling to a 6-2 6-4 defeat against Kaia Kanepi.

Posted by: King Rollo Aug 27 2018, 07:50 PM

That's a big shock.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 27 2018, 10:24 PM

Murray does win his opening match but Verdasco should be a much tougher test...

Posted by: Mack. Aug 28 2018, 12:07 PM

Both Kyle Edmund and Heather Watson out in the first round but Cameron Norrie through to the second round.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 28 2018, 10:46 PM

Johanna Konta is out in the first round after losing in straight sets to sixth seed Caroline Garcia.

Posted by: Dobbo Aug 30 2018, 11:08 AM

British representation has been an absolute embarrassment in this tournament. Murray's is understandable having come back from an long injury layoff but the likes of Konta & Watson - na, cheerio.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 30 2018, 08:43 PM

The officials aren't doing too well this week what with an umpire encouraging Kyrgios to try in the match and the Cornet top incident.

Posted by: Dobbo Aug 30 2018, 09:37 PM

The Cornet incident was ridiculous & rightly widely condemned - crazy reason to give a code violation.

As for Kyrgios? Well nothing new there...

Posted by: Theo. Aug 31 2018, 08:20 AM

Serena and Venus will play each other tonight - they're due to start play at midnight BST. I'm sure it will be a great match although it feels far too early in the competition. Unless I'm mistaken, it will be their first match on opposite sides of the net since Serena beat Venus in the 2017 Australian Open final?

Edit: They played each other at Indian Wells in March. Venus won in straight sets in the third round.

Posted by: Mack. Aug 31 2018, 09:10 AM

Should be an intriguing match between the Williams sisters as always. Anyone watched Amazon Prime's coverage of it at all?

Posted by: Mack. Sep 4 2018, 11:29 AM

Roger Federer out of the US Open 4th round after losing to John Millman in 4 sets.

Posted by: King Rollo Sep 5 2018, 05:12 PM

I don't have Amazon Prime so I'm really out of touch with the US Open. I just check the results each morning.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 7 2018, 11:10 AM

Serena wants to be known as the Greatest Ever so to surpass Court's 24 is really important to her as she takes on Naomi Osaka in the final.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 8 2018, 11:06 AM

We have a Delpo v Novak final then.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 8 2018, 10:17 PM

Naomi Osaka has won the US Open after Serena kicked off big time.

Posted by: Cody Sabathy Sep 8 2018, 11:03 PM

I just really feel bad for both of them bc there was a miscommunication with the first penalty that sent Serena over the edge. And while Naomi played the better game, she didn't deserve to win like that. It was the umpire who created such a toxic atmosphere and instead of making this about Naomi and celebrating her win, it's just gonna be about painting Serena to be the "angry black woman".

I'm calling it like it is. Two WOC dominating a sport that was once only catered to the upper elite white male and performing beautifully. Serena calling out the audience for their ugly behavior was also a moment.

Posted by: Dobbo Sep 8 2018, 11:48 PM

SO happy for Osaka - knew she'd win this match.

The sooner Serena retires the better...

Posted by: Iz Sep 9 2018, 06:49 AM

Really pleased for Naomi, I’ve become a bit of a fan of hers lately. Shame apparently bad manners on Serena and the audience’s part overshadowed it but hopefully this’ll just be the first of many for her.

Posted by: Bjork Sep 9 2018, 08:19 AM

at least Serena's coach had the balls to admit that he was coaching

Posted by: Mack. Sep 9 2018, 03:54 PM

Not the first time, Serena has been involved in a controversial incident at the US Open.

Posted by: Rooney Sep 9 2018, 08:09 PM

What angers me the most about the Serena incident is that she brought race and gender in to the argument. No it's nothing to do with either, it's the fact you broke the rules and are a sore loser. Some of the things she said were completely out of order. My favourite line was "I'm a mother. I would never cheat" - I mean, absolutely hilarious. I can understand the emotion in the moment, but the fact she has come out and defended her actions rather than apologise is just terrible.

Feel really sorry for Osaka as it's just taken away a great moment from her.

Posted by: Dobbo Sep 9 2018, 08:27 PM

Agreed completely, it's why she'll never be looked back on as a great champion on the vein of Roger & Rafa for me.

No matter what situation, she ALWAYS has to make it about her. Clearly couldn't handle bring outplayed & outclassed on her home turf by a youngster so had to go & spoil her moment completely. She 100% thinks she's bigger than the game. The crowd were awful as well.

Posted by: Rooney Sep 9 2018, 09:19 PM

QUOTE(Dobbo @ Sep 9 2018, 09:27 PM)

Posted by: Mack. Sep 10 2018, 08:43 AM

Novak won his third US Open title in straight sets.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 11 2018, 01:27 PM

Umpires, players current and former are supporting Ramos regarding what happened in the women's final

https://twitter.com/josemorgado/status/1039243017960476673

Posted by: Mack. Sep 12 2018, 01:03 PM

Dan Evans will play for Great Britain for the first time since serving a 12-month ban for cocaine use in Friday's Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 12 2018, 10:30 PM

And now, we can do a quiz all about tennis tantrums!

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/12/tennis-tantrums-quiz-meltdowns-serena-williams

Posted by: Mack. Sep 13 2018, 11:09 AM

British number three Heather Watson has reached the quarter-finals of the Coupe Banke Nationale in Quebec City with a straight-set win against Canadian wildcard Leylah Fernandez.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 15 2018, 03:23 PM

Really hope Osaka does something at her home tournament rather than predictably losing her first match.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 19 2018, 12:50 PM

And she didn't has she beat Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-1 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo - her first match since winning the US Open.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 26 2018, 01:25 PM

Great Britain and Argentina have been awarded wildcards for next year's revamped Davis Cup.

The 18 teams next year will be made up of the two wildcards, four semi-finalists from the 2018 Davis Cup - Croatia, France, Spain and USA - and the 12 winners from the 2019 qualifiers, which will be held on 1-2 February.

Australia and Switzerland will replace GB and Argentina in the qualifiers.

Posted by: Mack. Sep 28 2018, 07:37 AM

Andy Murray beat world number 11 David Goffin - his highest-ranked opponent since returning from hip surgery - to reach the Shenzhen Open quarter-finals.

Posted by: HeadlessJockey Oct 2 2018, 10:00 AM

This is completely heartbreaking from Naomi, on what should be one of the best memories of her career, she's doing everything she can to not think about it.

https://twitter.com/WTA_insider/status/1046748361917751297

Posted by: HeadlessJockey Oct 2 2018, 02:03 PM

World number one Simona Halep has suffered a slipped disc which has put her participation in this month's WTA Finals in doubt.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 10 2018, 01:55 PM

Kyle Edmund is through to the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters with a straight-set victory against Italy's Andreas Seppi.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 11 2018, 09:10 AM

Kyle Edmund through to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters with victory over Chile's Nicolas Jarry 7-6 (7-5) 6-3.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 19 2018, 10:23 AM

Final set tie-breaks will be introduced at Wimbledon from next year.

Posted by: coi Oct 19 2018, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(HannibalLetcher @ Oct 19 2018, 11:23 AM)

Posted by: Suedehead2 Oct 19 2018, 01:58 PM

At least the fact that they don't come in until 12-12 should mean that they are fairly rare. Nevertheless, it seems rather unnecessary to bring this in when the real marathons (such as the two Isner matches) hardly ever happen. All too often the authorities (in all sports) introduce a new rule as the result of some exceptional event.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 19 2018, 06:28 PM

Johanna Konta has lost in the Kremlin Cup semi-finals to Russian sixth seed Daria Kasatkina in Moscow in straight sets.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 22 2018, 10:49 AM

Well done, Kyle!!!! First ATP title. About time, too!.

Posted by: KingOfRolloween Oct 22 2018, 10:58 PM

Really pleased for Kyle Edmund. He's having a very good end to the year.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 23 2018, 01:38 PM

Jelena Jankovic hasn't played a match since the US Open last year, so I assume she's retired now?

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 25 2018, 11:39 AM

And Petra is the first player out of the running in the WTA Tour Finals.

Posted by: PeteLeftLeeds Oct 25 2018, 08:46 PM

Kyle Edmund is out of the Vienna Open after losing to Verdasco in the second round He's had a decent year all things considered though.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 26 2018, 01:12 PM

Video review for certain judgment calls, such as whether a ball bounces twice, will be available for the first time in men's professional tennis at the Next Gen ATP Finals.

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/10/atp-to-try-out-video-review-technology-at-next-gen-finals/77694/

Posted by: HannibalLetcher Oct 26 2018, 01:24 PM

Sloane Stephens has beaten Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-3 to progress to WTA Finals semi-finals in Singapore.

Posted by: Mack'sXmasSack Nov 2 2018, 12:13 AM

Congratulations to Novak Djokovic. Apparently it's the first time a player has reached no.1 after being out of the top 20 in the same season.

Posted by: Mack. Nov 3 2018, 12:04 AM

Novak Djokovic has set up an Paris Masters semi-final against Roger Federer after beating Cilic in three sets, Federer won in straight sets against Nishikori.

Posted by: Mack. Nov 4 2018, 12:18 AM

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in an epic three-hour Paris Masters semi-final.

Posted by: Live Cricket Nov 5 2018, 04:51 PM

QUOTE(MvG501 @ Jan 1 2018, 07:06 PM)

Posted by: Mack. Nov 12 2018, 01:31 AM

Czech Republic won the Fed Cup over USA, their sixth title in eight years.

Posted by: Mack. Nov 14 2018, 03:57 PM

Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 29.

The former world number two was runner-up to Serena Williams in 2012 and won 20 WTA titles in her 13-year career.

She finished every season between 2008 and 2016 ranked inside the world's top 15, but is currently ranked 75th and has not won a title since October 2016.

Posted by: Mack. Nov 17 2018, 11:30 PM

A ruthless Novak Djokovic has booked his place in the final of the ATP Finals in London and will play Zverev in the final.

Posted by: Mack. Nov 18 2018, 07:52 PM

The 21-year-old Alexander Zverev is the ATP World Tour Finals champion by beating Djokovic in straight sets.

Posted by: Mack. Nov 21 2018, 11:59 PM

Former top-50 player Daniele Bracciali has been banned from tennis for life for.match-fixing.

Posted by: Mack. Nov 27 2018, 12:26 AM

Croatia won the Davis Cup by beating France. The last one before it all changes.

Posted by: CaptainMackmas Dec 14 2018, 01:20 PM

Manchester has joined current hosts London on a five-city shortlist to stage the ATP Finals from 2021.

Singapore, Tokyo and Turin have also made the cut after more than 40 cities expressed an initial interest in hosting the season finale.

Posted by: Voltage501 Dec 31 2018, 08:19 PM

Roger Federer and Serena Williams will play against each other for the first time at the Hopman Cup.