This is usually my favourite time of year. I’ve been attending the Australian Open and watching it on TV during the second half of January for over thirty years. As well as watching tennis I spend time meeting up with tennis friends, tweeting about … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2021: A local Melbourne tennis fan’s perspective
Delayed from commencing on 18 January, the 2021 Australian Open is likely to go ahead from 8 February but as yet I can't see that confirmed on the AO website. From what I've understand the delay is to allow time to figure out the details of how it … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2018: The Matches, Memories and Meaningful Moments
Here's my annual wrap-up article for the Australian Open, which yet again delivered huge matches and huge crowds plus many memories and meaningful moments. … [Continue reading]
Sydney International 2018: Men’s and Women’s Prize Money
Have a look at the prize money earned by WTA and ATP players at the Sydney International in 2018. The prize money is quoted in US Dollars. … [Continue reading]
Photos of Rafael Nadal at the 2018 Kooyong Classic
View photos from Rafael Nadal's taken during his match against Richard Gasquet at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne on Tuesday 9 January 2018. … [Continue reading]
Brisbane International Tennis Prize Money 2018
Have a look at the prize money earned by WTA and ATP players at the Brisbane International in 2018. The prize money is quoted in US Dollars. … [Continue reading]
Spending a few fabulous days as a tennis fan in Paris for Roland Garros 2017
Read a fabulous review of what it's like to spend a few days as a tennis fan in Paris for Roland Garros. Be warned that reading it will make you want to go there! It brought back so many memories for me. … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2017 Wrap-Up: Still The Happy Slam
Here's my annual fan wrap up of the Australian Open, which, as always, was a happy slam experience for fans, players and staff alike. … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2017: Photos of Serena & Venus Williams
Venus and Serena Williams played each other in the Women's Final of the 2017 Australian Open. Serena won in straight sets to achieve her 23rd grand slam title, and pass Steffi Graf's record. … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2017: Roger Federer Day 8 & 9 Practice Photos
View pics of Roger Federer practicing at the 2017 Australian Open ahead of his quarter-final match against Mischa Zverev. … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2017: Grigor Dimitrov Day 8 Practice Photos
Grigor Dimitrove practiced on Day 8 of the 2017 Australian Open to get warmed up for his match against Denis Istomin, which he won and will play David Goffin in the quarter finals. Here are my best photos from the practice session. … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal Day 8 Practice Photos
Rafa practiced at 4.30pm ahead of his Round 4 match against Gael Monfils on Day 8 of the 2017 Australian Open. Here are my best photos. … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2017: Best Player Pics from Week 1
The Australian Open 2017 has been amazing so far. And we've been lucky enough to see a lot of players, both at practice and during matches. Here are our best photos. … [Continue reading]
Australian Open 2017: Photos of Federer in Round 1
Roger Federer played Jurgen Melzer in the first round of the 2017 Australian Open. Federer won in straight sets. View our favourite photos from the match. … [Continue reading]