Tennis – Palatinate

Tennis’ “Big Three”: looking back on 60 Grand Slams

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Megan Wilson

In the wake of Novak Djokovic reaching his 20th Grand Slam title, Megan Wilson reflects on the special achievements of him, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.

Naomi Osaka of Japan talks to the media after winning her first-round match at the 2020 Brisbane International WTA Premier tennis tournament

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Osaka’s Wimbledon withdrawal a timely reminder of the continual issues surrounding athlete mental health

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Mary Atkinson

Naomi Osaka looks set to return at the Olympics, but her withdrawal from Wimbledon shows there is still much to be done when it comes to athlete mental health, as Mary Atkinson writes.

Sport Tennis

Roland Garros 2021: first week roundup

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Nick Searle-Donoso

As the first week of the French Open concludes, Nick Searle-Donoso recaps all the big talking points and events.

Sport Tennis

Why Federer’s latest comeback might be his hardest yet

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Nick Searle-Donoso

Nick Searle-Donoso highlights why Roger Federer is facing an uphill battle, despite his previous comeback success.

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Australian Open 2021: a utopian vision of the past

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Nick Searle-Donoso

As the controversial Australian Open soon gets underway, Nick Searle-Donoso previews the tournament and offers up some predictions for the year’s first Grand Slam.

Sport Tennis

Covid-19 chaos threatens to implode Australian Open 2021

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Nick Searle-Donoso

“This whole fiasco calls into question the importance of sport in a global pandemic”: Nick Searlie-Donoso questions the morals of the fast-approaching Australian Open.

Sport Tennis

Francesca Jones: “Determined tennis ace makes the big time”

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 sub.editors 1 Comment Megan Wilson

Following her qualification for the Australian Open, Megan Wilson tells the inspirational story of British youngster Francesca Jones

Sport Tennis

Djokovic’s US Open disqualification was an accident waiting to happen

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 sub.editors 0 Comments Olivia Christie

Olivia Christie takes a look at the perennially temperamental Novak Djokovic, who has landed himself in hot water once again.

Sport Tennis

2020 US Open preview: the return of professional tennis

August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 sub.editors 0 Comments Olivia Christie

Olivia Christie previews the 2020 US Open, the first major tennis tournament since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Durham Sport Print Edition Sport Tennis

DU Tennis Club win Northern Premier and National League

February 20, 2020February 21, 2020 sub.editors 0 Comments Matt Styles

“They completely whitewashed the National League and have managed to stay unbeaten throughout the entirety of the season.”

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