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Nov 23, 2024 | 
tkpnews.in | Callum Davies |Matthew Futterman
By Charlie Eccleshare, Callum Davies and Matthew FuttermanNovak Djokovic has appointed his former rival and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray as his new coach. Murray, 37, retired from his illustrious 19-year career after the Paris Olympics in August, but is returning to tennis to help the 24-time Grand Slam winner prepare for the Australian Open, which starts on January 12. Are. “I'm excited to have one of my greatest rivals at the net as my coach,” Djokovic, 37, said.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Andy Roddick is always looking for ways that he can progress tennis, and is not afraid to step on any toes to find it. Whether that be player welfare or revolutionising the format of the sport, he has spoken to so many people on his podcast all with their own widely-varying views. However, on his latest offering, he actually looks back on a previous conversation with Stacey Allaster, a director of the US Open, lauding her proposal to change the sport completely.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Nick Kyrgios is not everybody’s cup of tea, but few can deny his presence generates attention. After all, the Australian is arguably the most controversial figure within the sport, laden with unbridled talent, but plagued by inconsistency and fitness issues. The latter have been particularly volatile across the last few years, but at last, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have truly cemented themselves as the two best male players in the world this year, typified by how they have shared the four Grand Slams, two apiece. It’s a testament to their brilliance, and Novak Djokovic’s steady decline, that the 37-year-old is actually without an ATP title in 2024 either, having won three of the four majors the year prior.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Ben Shelton and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard put on a heartwarming show yesterday, following their hotly-contested Basel Open final. In a surprising turn of events, the latter competitor would win, cementing his first-ever title at this level, and firmly establishing himself within the top 32 in the world rankings. There was no moping about from Ben Shelton though, who genuinely looked pleased for his opponent to have beaten him on the day.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Holger Rune is a player who divides opinion, given his penchant for putting in phenomenal performances, but just as frequently failing to hit anywhere near the heights expected. A former world number four, few can deny the quality he boasts. However, likely attributed to his youth, he remains immature and reckless at times. Mid-way through matches, this petulance can really hurt him.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Ben Shelton is undeniably an entertaining tennis player, but at times his desire to impress clouds his progression through tournaments. It’s a shame, given how much talent this 22-year-old has at his fingertips. His youth is a blessing though, and there is still so much time for him to grow into the genuine contender many believe he can be. However, competition across the board is only growing.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Frances Tiafoe may have won yesterday, but his Basel Open match was once again laden with officiating controversy. After all, tennis’ new shot clock rule continues to trouble the American, who simply cannot grasp the newfound restrictions placed upon his serving. Having complained to numerous umpires now, unsurprisingly nothing is changing. Well, he reached boiling point yesterday straight after his first-round win.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Andy Murray may have only retired in the summer, but tennis waits for no one. Since then, so much has changed, and we have even seen another departure from the sport on a level somehow beyond his. Admittedly, there are few players who could shock the world like Rafael Nadal did when he announced his retirement. It’s always a tricky decision, and even more difficult is finding that purpose after leaving the sport that has dominated a player’s life.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
thetennisgazette.com | Callum Davies
Tennis has a scheduling problem. That much is abundant. After all, these are top-level athletes forced to perform incredible feats of physical and mental fortitude. Naturally, this is bound to have adverse effects eventually. However, as is the case with almost all other sports, like football, rugby, basketball and more, there is a viable off-season that allows these supreme specimens to recharge. Tennis players are barely afforded that luxury, with December as the only month where rest is permitted.
