On this day in history… Arthur Ashe reveals that he has contracted AIDS
On 8th April 1992, Arthur Ashe held a press conference in New York to address the rumours circulating about his health. He said, “Beginning with…
Tim Farthing Archives: 04/2020
Tennis tactics: “Detach your emotions to play better tennis” says Novak Djokovic tactician, Craig O’Shannessy
The professional tennis tour is a sport of incredibly small margins played over incredibly big distances. The ability of the top pro’s to detach their…
On this day in history… Federer leads Switzerland to victory over Kazakhstan in Davis Cup
On April 6th 2014, Switzerland overcame Kazakhstan in the final rubber of their Davis Cup quarterfinal tie, putting the Swiss into their first semi-final since…
US Open Livestream Preview: Murray v Djokovic, 2012 final
In lieu of any live tennis to watch at the moment, the US Open have begun sharing classic, full-length matches on their YouTube channel. This…
On this day in history… Jim Courier breaks British hearts in Davis Cup thriller
On 4th April 1999, in front of a sell-out crowd at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena, the opening round Davis Cup World Group tie between Great…
Fans and pundits react to Wimbledon cancellation
On Wednesday it was announced that fans would have to wait until 2021 to witness the 134th edition of The Championships. For the first time…
On this day in history… Serena Williams begins her renaissance
On 2nd April 2012, the main draw of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston got under way, and with it, so came the start of…
‘Devastated’ Roger Federer and other leading players react to Wimbledon coronavirus cancellation
The inevitable came to pass on Wednesday afternoon as the AELTC officially announced that Wimbledon would be cancelled this summer due to the ongoing global…
