US Open 2020: Naomi sends a message as Thiem’s time arrives at last

The first major amidst the pandemic certainly lacked the full suite of stars, but the tournament delivered in quality, drama and the perfect send off in two classic finals. Naomi Osaka finally got to revel in a hard-earned victory where tennis and not tantrums took centre stage. A great time too to use a worldwide […]

US Open 2020: Quarter Finals preview

As if 2020 hasn’t been a strange enough year already, so now does tennis inject it’s own cocktail of controversy and confusion. The first major tournament amidst the pandemic had so far been notable for some ‘firsts’. There’s the unique atmosphere of a players’ Olympic village of sorts, with fans now replaced by the world’s […]

US Open 2020: Round 1 sees Brits steal the spotlight from a strong homegrown showing. Venus and Clijsters out.

Predictably, the standards of tennis in this opening round in New York have been extremely high. People forget that the non-household names who occupy the lower half of the Worlds Top 100 are also amazing players, the very cream at the top of both tours’ 1,000+ professionals. In terms of shocks, we’ve had quite a […]

US Open 2020 Day 1 Preview; Tennis’ first major amidst global turmoil

Here we are then, the first major tournament since Coronavirus changed the very landscape of our planet and our lives for who knows how long. As the pandemic shows no sign of loosening its grip, so we must try and continue as best we can. Sport too has had to endure and adapt and only […]

Perfectionist DNA: Dani’s podcast series is relaxed yet relevant

Renowned for berating herself to the point of implosion as a player, former top 5 stalwart of the WTA Daniela Hantuchova has tried many a venture since retiring 3 years ago. If her high standards remain off court then she SHOULD be happy with the results; vegan nutrition bars, ESPN slam commentary and one of […]

Tribute: Fabrice Santoro, the magician

For a player of such longevity – one who played in a Grand Slam tournament across four different decades – my first memory of Fabrice Santoro was at Roland Garros in 2004. Unrivalled in their knowledge, the Eurosport commentators were clearly enjoying themselves, chuckling and gasping at the Frenchman’s array of shot-making and crowdpleasing. That […]

Into the final set tiebreak: All Things Tennis winding down next year

This blog has served many purposes since it’s 2006 inception. A university module, a personal shrine to my favourite players, an online travel diary of my own tennis excursions and a personal match log. This and several attempts to serve as a viable news outlet for daily Grand Slam updates, summaries and infamously woeful predictions. […]

Australian Open 2020: Kenin and Djokovic victories are poles apart

We had two rewarding finals to cap off the fortnight in Melbourne Park. Speaking from the heart and not the head, this was not the ending I wanted. If Halep wasn’t to win then I would’ve liked to have seen Garbine triumph. But not only did the Spaniard not deserve to take the title Saturday […]

Australian Open 2020: QF thoughts and SF predictions

The stories keep being written, the stars keep shining and the drama keeps coming in a scintillating slam, now reaching its final stages. I’m starting with the women and we have arguably the two favourites, the tournament’s undisputed dark horse and the obligatory surprise package who shouldn’t be underestimated. Of course, Sofia Kenin is hardly […]

Australian Open 2020: 4th round reflections and QF predictions

As we enter the final stages of another thrilling tournament all the ingredients are still there for a blockbuster finish. As is customary for the year’s first slam, we have new names emerging. We also have some of the game’s elite returning to the big stage after some lengthy spots in the wilderness. We start […]