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Dan Evans in a man on the up, and despite defeat to Alexander Zverev last night, the Cheltenham-based professional is enjoying his best season so far. Despite defeat in the first round of the Australian Open to fellow Brit Cam Norrie, Evans lifted his first professional title the previous week in Melbourne. He also famously […]
Roger Federer has announced his comeback tour has been delayed, the Swiss prioritising his training instead of playing additional matches. This comes off the back of a narrow defeat by Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili on Thursday 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 where Federer excited the Qatar Open in the Quarter Finals. His previous game in the competition was […]
Roger Federer returned to competitive action for the first time since January 2020 with a hard fought win in three sets over British No.1 Dan Evans at the Qatar Open. The 20-time Grand Slam winner, 40, overcame Evans 7-6 (10-8) 3-6 7-5 to reach the quarter finals of the tournament in Doha. Federer began well, […]
Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both made it through to their respective finals in the Australian Open this morning, both winning in straight sets. Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Women’s final on Saturday after Brady won in three sets against Karolina Muchova. Novak Djokovic cruised through to his ninth Australian Open final beating […]
Serena Williams has withdrawn from her semi-final clash against Ashleigh Barty due to a shoulder injury. The 39-year old tennis legend beat Danielle Collins in a three set thriller 6-2 4-6 10-6 in the Quarter-Finals. World number 1 Barty, who beat Shelby Rogers 7-5 2-6 10-4, will have an automatic progression to the final. Embed […]
The ATP Cup began in Melbourne on Monday, as tennis’ biggest stars go head-to-head in singles and doubles group matches in a bid to become champions. Here is a round up of the action from day three Down Under. Australia and Greece share singles spoils but home nation wins tie in doubles duel The main […]
Two Australian Open players have tested positive for Covid-19, with a third “non-playing participant” also being infected, after arriving in Melbourne for the first tennis grand slam event of the year. Over 1,200 people have flown in from all around the world for the event – which has sparked some controversy amongst pros and fans […]
Many sports clubs across the country had to close their doors due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but slowly, many are being reopened, depending on what part of the country and what tier they find themselves in. Gloucestershire has been placed in Tier 2 lockdown which thankfully means the East Glos Club, which […]