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Jim Smith

Mile End, Royal Leamington Spa

Tennis Editor at Last Word On Sports

Formerly editor at @realsport101, now at @LastWordTennis. Sometimes pretend to be a writer. Love böwling, hate bowls. (he/him)

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  • 2 months ago | lastwordonsports.com | Jim Smith

    When Madison Keys took the first set of the Australian Open final, it looked like a shock might be on the cards. The American certainly has the game to trouble the best in the business – as she demonstrated by beating Iga Swiatek in the semifinals – and but for injuries, would surely have played in more Major finals.

  • Jan 24, 2025 | lastwordonsports.com | Jim Smith

    After a thrilling fortnight of tennis at the Australian Open, just two men are still in contention at Melbourne Park. Jannik Sinner will be seeking to complete the defence of the title he won a year ago, whilst Alexander Zverev will be hoping it will be third time lucky in a Major final. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our prediction for the final, but who will come out on top? Australian Open Final PredictionJannik Sinner vs Alexander ZverevJim: Zverev has played some very good tennis.

  • Jan 23, 2025 | lastwordonsports.com | Jim Smith

    It promises to be an entertaining final at the Australian Open with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka set to take on one of the few players who can match her power in Madison Keys. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for the final, but will Sabalenka make it a hat-trick of titles or can Keys claim her first Major?

  • Jan 18, 2025 | lastwordonsports.com | Jim Smith

    It promises to be an entertaining eighth day at the Australian Open with plenty of star power on display. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including all the action from the women’s singles, but who will book their spot in the last eight at Melbourne Park?

  • Sep 4, 2024 | lastwordonsports.com | Jim Smith

    In what promises to be an entertaining semifinal, world #1 Jannik Sinner will take on surprise package Jack Draper for a place in the US Open final. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our prediction for the semifinal, as well as the action in the women’s draw, but who will book their place in Sunday’s final? US Open Men’s Semifinal PredictionJannik Sinner vs Jack DraperJim: It has been an excellent tournament for Draper.

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27 Jan 23

Djokovic vs Federer is the cleanest hitting you can see. Its ashamed they didn't play more often in Australia. Paul is a very clean hitter but he looks completely overmatched here #ausopen