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 [...]
I’m ready for Wimbledon, warns Murray June 21, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray believes he is playing better than ever after stepping up his preparations for Wimbledon by winning the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club for a record-equalling fourth time. Murray yesterday brushed aside big-serving South African Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-4 in a final that barely lasted an hour, having earlier completed a rain-delayed semi-final [...]
Murray ready for last-eight trial by serve June 18, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray expects a barrage of big serves when he faces Gilles Muller in today’s Aegon Championships quarter-final after sealing his last-eight spot by cruising past Spain’s Fernando Verdasco at Queen’s Club yesterday. Top seed Murray dispatched Verdasco in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, to record his first victory on grass over the world No42 [...]
Classy Queen’s Club set for landmark year… and an invasion of false onions June 11, 2015 West London venue has never been so prominent but has retained its charm THE SERENE surrounds of Queen’s Club are well acquainted with briefly assuming centre stage to usher in the British grass-court summer, but this time around the historic establishment is preparing itself for a prolonged and more intense spell in the spotlight. This [...]
How to find success after a setback June 9, 2015 Make the most of your network and remember to take time out. Every high performer experiences painful setbacks during their career. While unwelcome and distressing, the big question is how you deal with them. Will you recover or fold? Recovery is not just about trying again, but bolstering your skills to become more resilient [...]
Arnold Schwarzenegger wins Cigar Smoker of the Year award as he tells Boisdale crowd, “I’ll be back” November 16, 2014 It's not very often the hippie sound of California Dreaming floats about Canary Wharf, but last night it was blasted out as ex-state governor Arnold Schwarzenegger won The Spectator’s Cigar Smoker of the Year award at Boisdale. The Terminator star beat Boris Becker, Boris Johnson and Michael Caine to take the top spot. [...]
Djokovic beats his demons to return to top July 6, 2014 AT WIMBLEDON NEW world No1 Novak Djokovic believes that securing his seventh grand slam title with a five-set victory over Wimbledon king Roger Federer yesterday represents the finest achievement of his career. The 27-year-old, who was runner-up to Britain’s Andy Murray last year, held his nerve after surrendering a match point in the fourth set [...]
Can Andy Murray win Wimbledon back to back? June 23, 2014 After ending Britain's 77-year-long wait for a Wimbledon men singles champion last year, the pressure is back on Andy Murray this afternoon as he begins the defence of his title. At his last press conference before the start of the competition the Scot was asked by a journalist how it felt to have the "hopes [...]
King of Clay on cloud nine after French triumph June 8, 2014 WORLD No1 Rafael Nadal has his sights set on a first Wimbledon title since 2010, after beating Novak Djokovic to claim his ninth French Open crown yesterday. Djokovic’s pursuit of a career grand slam began well with victory in the first set, but Nadal battled back to win 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 and seal a [...]
Murray may ignore big names in search for Lendl replacement April 8, 2014 WIMBLEDON champion Andy Murray has hinted he may buck the trend of hiring a celebrated former player as coach following his recent split from Ivan Lendl. Murray’s rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have both teamed up with fellow grand slam winners, in Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, since the British No1 recruited Lendl – [...]