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    MURRAY’S LAST DANCE, DJOKOVIC DOMINION AND STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM: WIMBLEDON 2023 PREVIEW

    Jack White Whether they are in the stands, enjoying the traditional strawberries and cream, or gathered around the TV rooting for the next rising underdog, the British public are looking forward to what should be an exciting 136th edition of the most prestigious tournament in the world. Jack White...
  • Should The AELTC Have Banned Russian And Belarusian Players From Wimbledon?

    Daniel Evans The All-England Lawn Tennis Club’s (AELTC) recent decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from upcoming tournaments, including the prestigious Wimbledon Championships, is controversial to say the least. Daniel Evans argues against the resolution.  I will pretend for a moment that this decision makes sense and outline...
  • The Kyrgios Conclusion: Why The Public Must Be ‘Quiet, Please’ And Instead, Enjoy The Show

    Rosanna Loyd Following his electric, but all too familiar outcome of a loss on Thursday in Indian Wells to Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios’ post-match press conference drew on the nature of the relationship between the player and the spectator. Crowds are increasingly crossing the invisible line within tennis etiquette...
  • University Of Nottingham – LTA Tennis University Of The Year 2021

    Matthew Cotter At last month’s LTA awards, the University of Nottingham was crowned the UK’s Tennis University of the Year, defeating the likes of Oxford and Edinburgh to the title. The LTA spotlighted the University of Nottingham’s Tennis Club’s ‘inspirational work adapting to Covid-19 restrictions and showing sustained innovation...
  • Then And Now: Black Sporting Pioneers

    Rachel Roberts  In the second of a 2-part series, Rachel Roberts highlights the careers of trailblazing Black athletes and those who are following in their footsteps in today’s game. Part 2 focuses on American women stamping their mark on history. Grand Slam Champion and A Future Star: Althea Gibson...
  • Tennis is too tough for its stars

    The ATP’s flagship event rolls into London this November with the preview shows and column inches dominated not by the attendees, but by the absentees. Injuries are par for the course in tennis and in sport, but the ever swelling injury list for the event must be of the...
  • “British Tennis fans should rejoice at Andy Murray’s historic achievement” – Tyler Gerrard

    Becoming world number one is arguably the greatest achievement of Andy Murray’s remarkable career, even greater than his three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic Golds. He has achieved something which many believed simply wasn’t possible, and now surely is on course for a record third BBC Sports Personality...