Varsity between the University of Gloucestershire and University of Worcester continues today with four events taking place at Oxstalls Sports Park. Gloucestershire currently lead 5-4 in the events and by the end of the day will look to take a greater advantage after losing last year’s varsity to their rivals. Worcester have taken the points […]
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OPINION: Peng Shuai needs the world’s support more than ever – Tennis Australia should be ashamed of themselves
In a world where the politics of sport is more important than ever before, Tennis Australia’s decision to ban T-shirts and banners asking the question ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ is deplorably shameful. With a story as paramount as this to the sport of tennis, they’ve sadly associated themselves, whether they’ve meant to or not, to […]
East Glos Club reveals “Padel has had a great impact” as Cheltenham sports facilities install new courts for Gloucestershire players
Cheltenham’s East Glos Club have recently put in place three floodlit Padel tennis courts, replacing what was a unused grass court, increasing the variety of sports the club has to offer with club manager Darren Morris saying that “there is a new buzz around the club“. Having already offered tennis, hockey and squash as main […]
Cameron Norrie becomes first Briton to win Tennis’ Indian Wells – other historic British firsts
Cameron Norrie created history late last night by becoming the first British tennis player to win the Indian Wells Masters in California beating Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6 6-4 6-1. To celebrate this historic achievement, here are some more examples of historic British firsts. Rachel Blackmore Horse Racing is one of the best examples of men […]
Monte Carlo Masters: Cheltenham resident Dan Evans eliminated at semi-final stage after defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas
British number one Dan Evans saw his time at the Monte Carlo Masters come to an end on Saturday after losing in straight sets to world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas. Despite having little success on clay courts throughout his career, the 30-year-old shocked fans worldwide by progressing to the last four via a surprise victory […]
Wimbledon 2021: A reduced capacity expected as Cheltenham resident Dan Evans looks to pass the summer Grand Slam’s third round
Hope is growing that this summer’s Wimbledon Championships will be able to go ahead in front of reduced capacity crowds, organisers have revealed. Cheltenham resident and world number 34 Dan Evans has never progressed beyond the competition’s third round, but is expected to compete once again when it starts on 28 June. Tournament organisers have […]
Djokovic adds ninth Australian triumph and 18th overall – How does the Serbian sensation fare against Federer & Nadal?
The idea of a “GOAT” debate is something that fascinates everybody and likewise entices them to have their say. In football, you could say Messi or Ronaldo for example. In Rugby union Richie McCaw, Dan Carter or maybe even Jonah Lomu. As Novak Djokovic dismantled Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to claim an 18th Grand […]
Why Dan Evans is going to be a huge threat for the 2021 ATP season
Dan Evans, Great Britain’s number one tennis player and one capable of competing with the best in the world, claimed his maiden ATP title on Sunday and could reach further heights in 2021. The start of the 2021 tennis season has had a sort of reshuffle compared to previous years due to the impact the […]
Nitto ATP Finals: Daniil the giant killer and heartbreak for Thiem (again)
The Nitto ATP Finals and the 2020 ATP Tour season came to an end on Sunday with a tightly fought battle between Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem. Medvedev ended a year struck with postponements and cancellations of many events due to the COVID-19 pandemic in fine form, coming back from a set down to beat […]
‘One of the greatest achievements in sport’ – Roger Federer full of praise for ‘greatest rival’ Rafael Nadal after historic 13th French Open win
Rafael Nadal beat world number Novak Djokovic in straight sets to claim his twentieth Grand Slam title and become the first person to win 13 French Open titles. It means Nadal has now equalled Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slams. Federer, who named the Spaniard as his ‘greatest rival’ called the achievement of winning […]