Wimbledon 2015: Murray is back to his best, says former trainer Mark Petchey June 29, 2015 After ending the 77-year wait for a British winner of Wimbledon two years ago, Andy Murray endured a torrid year in 2014, crashing out at the quarter-finals stage to Bulgarian Grigor Dmitrov. Read more: Murray ready to plot route to a second SW19 crown In fact, Murray has yet to add to his grand slam haul [...]
Wimbledon: Police upgrade security following terrorist attacks June 29, 2015 The Metropolitan Police will tighten security at Wimbledon over the next fortnight, following last week's terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait. Read more: Cameron calls Cobra meeting after terror attacks Final preparations for the tournament at the All England club were put into place at the weekend to "deliver a safe and secure Championships". Chief [...]
Wimbledon warm-up at Lou Casteou: Learn to play tennis like a pro at a French luxury retreat June 28, 2015 Retreats are normally for things like meditation and yoga, where tranquil settings are required for creating internal harmony. So a new five-day residential tennis course, set in a historic chateau in the hills of the Cote d’Azur, was an intriguing concept. Tennis is such a psychological sport: the chance to focus on my game – [...]
Wimbledon ace Djokovic: I’m no cheat June 28, 2015 Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has admitted to communicating with his coach Boris Becker during matches but denied that his actions constitute cheating. Read more: Novak Djokovic prize money in 2015 crosses $5m mark following Monte Carlo win Becker last week revealed that he has ways of signalling to world No1 Djokovic, who begins his [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Andy Murray ready to plot route to a second SW19 crown June 28, 2015 In past years a turbulent pathway to the final would have significantly doused British hopes at Wimbledon but such is his form this season that for Britain’s Andy Murray that scenario appears nothing more than a mild irritation. Read more: "Murray is back to his best" says former trainer Mark Petchey Assuming third [...]
Wimbledon: Petra Kvitova douses fitness concerns ahead of championship defence June 28, 2015 Reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has played down fitness fears ahead of her title defence after the onset of illness forced her to withdraw from last week’s Aegon International in Eastbourne. Read more: Classy Petra Kvitova can repeat last year’s triumph Second seed Kvitova will start the quest to retain her SW19 crown [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Boost for James Ward as eighth seed Ferrer withdraws June 28, 2015 British No4 James Ward received an unexpected boost yesterday after his first round opponent David Ferrer withdrew from Wimbledon with an elbow injury. Read more: Queens exit for Briton Ward as Raonic retaliates Instead of facing eighth seed Ferrer tomorrow, a player who had contested 50 consecutive grand slams dating back to the [...]
Wimbledon set for sizzling heat June 28, 2015 Konta handed centre court slot British No2 Johanna Konta has been handed a Centre Court slot for her first round match against former champion Maria Sharapova today. Konta reached the quarter finals of the Aegon International at Eastbourne last week, which included a first career win over a top-10 opponent when she beat Ekaterina Makarova. [...]
Wimbledon: Majestic Federer to cast his SW19 spell once more June 25, 2015 Wimbledon begins on Monday and it’s always a challenge to tip winners, especially before the crucial draw is made today. The recent French Open was a perfect example of the importance of being on the right side of the draw. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray met in the semi-final and the five-set battle [...]
Wimbledon: Classy Petra Kvitova can repeat last year’s triumph June 25, 2015 Last year’s women’s singles was a strange tournament with only three of the top 10 seeds reaching the quarter-final stage. Compare that with the men’s where four of the top five made the last eight. Serena Williams fell to Alize Cornet of France in the third round, even though she breezed through the first [...]