Players Under The Microscope

Which Ana Ivanovic can we expect in 2009?

Simon Mundie / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Ana Ivanovic's meteoric rise up the rankings in the first half of 2008 was of stark contrast to her fall from grace in the second half of the season. But the former world number one is a tough competitor and...Read more »

Jelena Jankovic: Welcome breath of fresh air or tiresome drama queen?

Barry Millns / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Barry Millns looks at the two sides of the player they call JJ: the world number one who gives her all week in week out and the trainer-calling, gamesmanship-embracing drama queen that gets under her opponent's skin....Read more »

Shanghai Masters Cup: Nadal's absence is a long-term worry for tennis fans

Simon Mundie / 10 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the talk so far at the Shanghai Masters Cup is of Federer's defeat to Gilles Simon in the opening round robin match of the Red Group. But here Simon Mundie scratches beneath the surface to question whether Rafal Nadal's...Read more »

Tennis Betting: Big things beckon for fast and furious Tsonga

Barry Millns / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The winner of last week's Paris Masters Series has combined athleticism and power to dispose of a number of big names of late and, fitness permitting, could stake a sustained claim for a top five place next season, writes Barry...Read more »

Is Laura Robson the new Ana Ivanovic?

Barry Millns / 30 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Barry Millns looks at the meteoric rise of British prodigy Laura Robson which culminated with her being the first British girl to win the Wimbledon junior title since Annabel Croft. With comparisons made between her and French Open champion Ana...Read more »

Wimbledon Betting: Two halves of the same whole but which Williams should you be backing?

Gary Boswell / 20 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell discusses the phenomenon that are the Williams sisters and their on-court achievements and off-court "distractions". More importantly though: which of them is the value for the Wimbledon title this year?...Read more »

The Betfair Big Interview: Lleyton Hewitt

Ralph Ellis / 20 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Strawberries, cream, and the chance to make a few bob backing and laying in play during tight matches. Welcome back to Wimbledon! Betfair got to sit down with former champion Lleyton Hewitt to hear his thoughts on this year's big...Read more »

Wimbledon Betting: What does this year's Wimbledon hold for Andy Murray?

Simon Mundie / 19 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Simon Mundie looks at the credentials of Andy Murray. Injury record and public expectation will be against him but he does have the grass court game and talent to go far. But which Andy Murray will show up?...Read more »

"I don't think it's rocket science to figure out what I need to do to win matches" - Roddick speaks to Betfair

Editor / 12 June 2008 / Leave a comment

With two losing finals behind him, American Andy Roddick is still one of the contenders when Wimbledon starts in ten days time. Betfair got down to the Artois Championships at Queen's Club to ask how he's getting over the shoulder...Read more »