JOURNAL, MADRID OPEN: Thoughts on Roger Federer's quick start, Naomi Osaka's emerging patterns, and David Ferrer's mental strength.
Category: ATP
May 6th, 2019 – Madrid: A Question Of ‘Choking’, Dimitrov’s Wanderings, Kvitova’s Layers
JOURNAL, MADRID OPEN: Assessing what kept the seeds safe on Monday, musing over Grigor Dimitrov's form, singling out the best of the WTA and more.
Australian Open ATP 2019 Draw Breakdown (And Predictions)
AUSTRALIAN OPEN: I analyse the men's draw at the 2019 edition of the event and make predictions like it's 2014. Because what has really changed at the top?
Frederik Nielsen: “Playing Wimbledon was a dream… I was just hoping not to muck up”
INTERVIEW: Frederik Nielsen talks winning Wimbledon in 2012, staying motivated, marketing doubles and partnering Joe Salisbury.
Alex de Minaur: “Being top 100 doesn’t change who I am or what I do”
INTERVIEW: Alex de Minaur talks belief, reaching the top 100, and adapting to tennis outside of Australia.
Yosuke Watanuki Is The Real Deal
OPINION: Japanese 20-year-old Yosuke Watanuki has the talent, the mindset and the form to rocket up the rankings.
Christian Harrison: “The key is being willing to make adjustments”
INTERVIEW: Christian Harrison talks about his relationship with older brother Ryan and what it took to achieve a career-high ranking
James Ward: “I feel my tennis is good enough”
INTERVIEW: Britain's James Ward insists he did not struggle for motivation during injury setbacks, and thinks he is still capable of achieving more in tennis.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and the Importance of Timing
OPINION: After Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's French Open withdrawal, I contemplated what he could have achieved so far in his career - and why he hasn't done so.
ATP Rome Masters: Draw preview and predictions
ROME MASTERS: Rafael Nadal's Madrid loss could make him stronger than ever for the Italian Open. Other than that, this is tough to predict.