Players Under The Microscope : Tennis

Wimbledon 2011 Betting: Can Andy learn from Rory?

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:55:29 +0000

Golf fans are jubilant, tennis fans hopeful, but what can Andy Murray learn from Rory McIlroy's stunning victory at the US Open? Max Liu considers similarities and differences between the Irishman and the Scotsman.

Andy Murray Wimbledon Bets: Relaxed, happy and raring to go

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:14:08 +0000

There were signs during and after his Queen's win over Jo Wilfried-Tsonga that Andy Murray is enjoying his tennis and life as a whole. With Wimbledon starting next week, that's a good state of mind to be in, says Ralph Ellis.

Andy Murray: Temporary slump or permanent decline?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:36:46 +0000

Earlier on in the year Andy Murray lost his third Grand Slam final and his season hasn't exactly improved since. Matthew Walton wonders it's just a matter of time before he's back up in the Top 4 or whether he's already peaked...

Wimbledon Betting: Zvonareva is there for the taking

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:10:50 +0000

Ralph Ellis tells us how he'd normally be opposing Tsvetana Pironkova after her defeat of Venus Williams but why the fact that Vera Zvonareva is on the opposite side of the net has caused him to re-think...

Wimbledon Betting: Maria is looking good in more ways than one

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:03:13 +0000

Ralph Ellis takes a brief look at the career of 2004 Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova and wonders whether this is the tournament in which she tells women's tennis that she is truly back.

Wimbledon Betting: Meet the grass court specialists

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:12:20 +0000

We all know that Roger Federer is King of Wimbledon and that Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick can more than hold their own on the green stuff. But beyond that, who are the true grass court specialists and what skills do they possess, asks Sean Calvert.

Barclays ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic back to his best

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:20 +0000

After a troublesome year in which he was criticised for retiring from too many matches, switched rackets and failed to make a Grand Slam final the man they call "The Serbinator" looks back to his imperious best and could be the man to beat in London next week.

Which Ana Ivanovic can we expect in 2009?

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:02:11 +0000

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 has showed signs that she may be getting her mojo back. Simon Mundie wonders how the Serbian pin-up will fare next year?

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

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:43:20 +0000

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.

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

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:13:53 +0000

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 absence through "fatigue" is a sign of greater long-term problems for the current world number one.

Tennis Betting: Big things beckon for fast and furious Tsonga

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:46:24 +0000

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 Millns.

Is Laura Robson the new Ana Ivanovic?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:39:36 +0000

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 Ivanovic, the world is indeed her oyster.

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

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:56:33 +0000

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?

The Betfair Big Interview: Lleyton Hewitt

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:23:06 +0000

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 two weeks for tennis.

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

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:37:16 +0000

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?