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Rafael Nadal v Andy Murray – Who is better on Grass?
As I look back on the past two decades of the Wimbledon Championships, one of the most staggering facts in the men’s game is the stranglehold of the big four on this trophy. Since 2003, no man not named Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray had lifted that trophy right until last […]
The case for a grass court Masters 1000
Believe it or not, we’re already past the halfway point of the grass court season. That’s right, it’s only been three weeks of those aesthetically pleasing green courts on our screens, and yet, it’s nearly over. Look at the overall tennis season, and one surprising feature emerges: there’s no grass court Masters. On the men’s […]
Why do some players succeed on grass while others don’t?
The red dirt of Paris is well and truly in the rear vision mirror now. As we approach the end of June, the ATP and WTA Tours are at the halfway point of the grass court season as well. Observant tennis fans may have noticed a shift in the names present at the business end […]
The rise of Carlos Alcaraz – What is his best surface?
In 2022, when Roger Federer announced his retirement and Rafael Nadal’s return to tennis was uncertain at best, we all could sense a deep void being formed in the tennis world. This generation of fans had savoured more than two decades of sporting brilliance from what we know as the big 4 of tennis. While […]
Forever waiting? Why the Zverev gen struggles so much winning slams
The 2024 French Open champion is Carlos Alcaraz. The 21-year-old from El Palmar has won his already third Slam, coming on the third different surface as well. His fellow next-gen star Jannik Sinner won his maiden Slam in Australia and sits at World No. 1, also at just 22 years old. But the previous next-gen […]
Tennis Players and their Watch Deals
For decades, timepieces and tennis have shared a fascinating connection. Some of the best tennis players, known for their precision and style, have become natural ambassadors for the most iconic watch brands. Let’s look at some of the most remarkable partnerships between tennis legends and luxury watchmakers. Tennis Player Watch Deals: Roger Federer, Andy Murray […]
Grass – where it all began!
Since the much awaited grass season is finally here, I had to write this. I recently visited the birthplace of modern tennis – London, England, United Kingdom. Wimbledon, an affluent suburb in south-west London, is home to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), which hosts the oldest and arguably the greatest tennis […]
Best ever grass court players? A look back at some legends
Wimbledon is just around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time to talk about the best ever grass court players. This debate comes up around June every year, and is one we’re more than happy to dive into. Who’s the best ever to grace the lawns of tennis? Is it Roger Federer, […]
How do the ATP/WTA rankings work?
Points, race, live ranking & more – Rankings explained If you’ve ever watched tennis for more than a few minutes, you’ll likely have noticed something: almost every player has a rank. Who gives out these ranks? How do they work? What does a player do to increase or decrease their rank? As tennisnerds, we want […]
Tennis Calendar Explained: Locations, surfaces & dates
Turn on the tennis this week, and you’ll probably notice one thing: the court color has changed. Gone is the red dirt of Roland-Garros; instead, it’s the finely cropped grasses of Europe on display now. But hang on, weren’t the courts blue and bouncy just a few months ago? And why are matches starting in […]
