Image Credit- BBC The Stockholm open, which took place in Sweden between the 12thand the 20thof October, has finally concluded, with Canadian Denis Shapovalov (#27 in ATP ranking) winning the final against Serbian tennis player […]
Beckett Preparation Proves Pivotal
Leeds Beckett claim victory in tennis, with extra preparation and funding providing them with the edge. With 24 fixtures taking place in one day, consisting of men and women’s top three teams, it is safe […]
Triumph for Teenage Sensation
Bianca Andreescu becomes the first teenager to win her maiden Grand Slam since Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004. The Canadian defeated Serena Williams, 37, in straight sets in the all North American US Open Final; meanwhile, Nadal edges one closer to Federer in overall Grand Slam titles, as he played with equanimity in the deciding set against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev.
Tackling Transphobia in Sport
Image Credit: [Sky Sports] Martina Navratilova has recently come under fire for an article she wrote in The Times about trans athletes Martina Navratilova has recently come under fire for an article she wrote in […]
‘Casual Feminism’ – Is the Bar Set Too Low?
Earlier this month, Andy Murray announced his looming retirement. It was an emotional press conference, as Murray explained he fears that he will not be fit enough to play at the Wimbledon Championships in the […]
Injured Murray to Retire at Wimbledon
Image Credit [Saeed Khan] The tennis legend has announced his plan to retire this year after a persistent hip injury. Andy Murray has announced his retirement from tennis. During an emotional press conference in Australia […]
Prejudices Resurface in Williams Controversy
Image Credit: [Chris Trotman/Getty Images North] More controversy over cartoon depicting Williams’ dispute with the Umpire in the US Open Final. Black History Month is a time of celebration and recognition for important black figures. […]
We Should All Walk a Mile in Her Nikes
Tennis is a game of binaries, things are very much ‘in or out’. The discourse that has sprung from the final of the US Open was not quite as clear-cut and has proven that the […]
Edmund’s loss to Čilić brings to an end his fantastic run in the Australian Open
Yesterday, Yorkshireman Kyle Edmund’s incredible journey in the Australian Open finally ended. His defeat came at the hands of Marin Čilić in a three set semi-final match that ended 6-2, 7-6, 6-2. Čilić dominated for […]
Britain tennis continues ascent with Fed Cup win
Britain’s Fed Cup tennis team qualified for the World Group II play-off stage of the competition for the first time in four years last weekend, as Anne Keothavong’s women saw off the Croatian team 2-1 […]
Melbourne magic from old rivals
Celtic and Rangers. England and Australia. Ali and Frazier. Sport has had more than its fair share of quality rivalries down the years, and on Sunday night in Melbourne, one of the greatest we have […]
Tennis 2017: The changing of the guard?
Here we go again then. After an off-season that feels shorter than the Football League, and with no shortage of intrigue within the sport while there’s been no competitive play, the tennis season has begun. […]