Taylah Melki
Shenzhen Open Day 6: Muguruza and Pliskova progress through to semi-finals
ONLY four matches took place on Day 6 of the Shenzhen Open with all eyes turning to the contest between fourth and fifth seeds Wang Qiang and Ekaterina Alexandrova. Three out of the four matches went to three sets highlighting the extreme intensity and closeness of the competition heading into the pointy end of the […]
Brisbane International: Day 2 wrap – Sharapova bundled out in shock loss
DAY 2 of the Brisbane International delivered the goods once again, providing some surprise losses and high intensity matches. With 30 degree weather to contend with, the players fought it out in hot and humid conditions with majority of matches lasting three sets showcasing their skill, durability and stamina. Maria Sharapova was knocked out of […]
ATP Cup Day 5- Kyrgios and Tsitsipas play out a thriller
THERE was a host of action on Day 5 of the ATP tour with Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas putting on a clinic in a game for the ages while Russia flexed their muscles against Norway. Group F Germany 1 defeated by Canada 2 Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 6-1 6-4 Alexander Zverev […]
Qatar Open: Day 1 wrap- Krajinovic holds strong after slow start
FOLLOWING two days of qualifiers the Qatar Open started with plenty of intensity with every player hoping to get their campaign off to a hot start. Only three of the seven matches went to three sets, with players making quick work of their opposition. Sixth seed Filip Krajinovic was put to the test, forced to […]
ATP Cup- Day 3 Wrap: Aussies dominate while Tsitsipas and Zverev face off
DAY 3 of the ATP Cup brought plenty of interest and close encounters with Australia the only country to claim all three games. Group F: Australia 3 defeated Canada 0 John Millman (AUS) defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 6-4 6-2 Alex de Minaur (AUS) defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-2 Guccione/Peers (AUS) defeated Auger Aliassime/Shamasdin […]
Year in review – 2019: Gael Monfils
GAEL Monfils had another busy year competing at a host of tournaments and put his name forward once again as a strong contender after steadily rising up the ranks thanks to solid wins. Rank: 10 Wins: 37 Losses: 19 Titles: 1 Prize money: $2,901,347 Monfils maintained his title winning consistency throughout 2019 securing the Rotterdam […]
Davis Cup Finals – Round 2: Canada first team to qualify as clean sweeps emerge
ROUND 2 of the Davis Cup action did not disappoint with a number of underdogs leaving their mark on the competition with a couple of upset wins. Canada have already secured their spot in the next stage thanks to a dominant performance against both the US and Italy while Australia showed they have plenty of […]
Barty party rolls on
WORLD number 1 Ash Barty added to her growing trophy cabinet and bank balance over the weekend with an impressive performance against reigning champion Elina Svitolina. It was a convincing performance by the Aussie, dismissing Svitolina in two sets 6-4, 6-3 to take home the WTA title. It is the first time in five years […]