Reflecting on Rafael Nadal’s Olympic Withdrawal

Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from the Olympic event is a sad time for the sport and for the player personally, but does it expose the darker side of the golden era of tennis? It was no secret that Nadal was struggling with tendinitis in his left knee—he pulled out of an exhibition match against Novak Djokovic at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium at the start of this month—and he has... 

Why Novak Djokovic Will Bounce Back with London 2012 Olympic Gold

Compared to last year, 2012 has been a rather disappointing campaign for Novak Djokovic. This time last year he was world No. 1, had won eight titles including the Australian Open and Wimbledon and boasted an impressive 50-1 record. Now he has lost his No. 1 ranking to Roger Federer, has only defended two of his eight titles and has a 41-7 record. Djokovic has lost more matches this year than he did... 

Andy Murray Beats Marin Cilic to Keep Wimbledon Dream Alive

Despite several rain delays, Andy Murray was able to produce his best performance yet to book his place in the Wimbledon quarter finals with a straight sets victory over Marin Cilic. After a few uneasy and nervy four setters this win has installed confidence in the British public that, in the absence of Rafael Nadal, he can progress to his first ever Wimbledon final. Until now, Murray’s performances,... 

Can the French Topple Any of the Big Four at Roland Garros 2012?

Such is the dominance of the big four at the last three grand slams it would take a brave person to bet against one of them lifting the French Open trophy this year. Novak Djokovic is looking to complete the career grand slam and avenge his epic semifinal loss to Roger Federer last year while Rafael Nadal looks to uphold his incredible 45-1 career record at the tournament. Most would agree that Andy... 

Why Li Na Will Never Win a Second Grand Slam Title

It was a glorious day for Chinese tennis when Li Na overcame Francesca Schiavone to win her maiden grand slam title in June. In fact, it was an even better day for women’s tennis, as it sparked whispers that perhaps they were going to have a new dominant force at the top. Considering Li Na’s start to 2011, it wasn’t a bad prediction. The current World No. 5 won her very first tournament... 

British Open Golf 2011: 4 Reasons Luke Donald Will Never Win the Open

Luke Donald was one of the favourites to lift the claret jug on Sunday, but the World No. 1 failed to make the cut on Friday. Donald has been the best player on the tour this year, but for many reasons he once again failed to make an impact at the Open. After finishing six over par, Donald had a miserable second day. In hindsight, a three put on the first hole all but summed up his day. Donald... 

Wimbledon 2011: 5 Highly Anticipated Matchups That Never Happened

Like any tournament there are always matchups that are highly anticipated and this year was no different. However, due to the scale of the brilliant tennis at SW19 and, in turn, the odd upset, some matchups were not to be realised. What follows are five highly anticipated matchups that never happened at the All England Club this year. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Wimbledon 2011: 5 Things We’ll Remember Most from Championships

Wimbledon is always full of special moments and the 125th year of the Championships has not failed to live up to expectation. The women’s draw has been wide open with seeded players dropping like flies. The men’s has been sensational. The All England Club has seen memorable moments in the past and Sunday’s final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will surely... 

Wimbledon 2011: Maria Sharapova and the 10 Loudest Grunters

Grunting has become, in the opinion of many, an ugly side of tennis, but is it really that bad? It has become a part of the game, especially in the women’s draw—where about 70 percent do it—and it reflects what an energy sapping sport tennis is. It can be argued that grunting originated from the likes of Jimmy Connors and Monica Seles, but in the eyes of Martina Navratilova, it has... 

Wimbledon 2011: 10 Most Underrated Players at All England Club

As in any sport there are always players who overshadow others. Whether that be natural beauty, obvious outstanding talent or a personality that will ignite a press conference this exists in sport but in tennis it is most dominant. A lot of tennis players have been underestimated since the start of Wimbledon. Admittedly there are those that recognise the talents of all of those who are in the main... 

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