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Articles by Ewan West

Tennis legend gives two reasons Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner rivalry is similar to Federer-Nadal
"There is no mentality situation where the other guy doesn't like the other guy."

Tennis great ‘not worried’ about Novak Djokovic form as he makes ‘doesn’t really care’ claim
'The last few years he hasn't won too much on tour, which is why he's winning so many Grand Slams.'

Andy Murray told to retire at ‘dream’ tournament by tennis legend in Federer, Nadal, Djokovic claim
"His Olympic career is better than Roger, Rafa and Novak. So that's where I think he should end."

Mats Wilander gives Rafael Nadal retirement verdict as he weighs in on injury struggles
"We haven't seen the last of him playing a competitive match when he's feeling 100%."

Andy Roddick criticises Novak Djokovic for ‘desperation move’ in Indian Wells controversy
"I don't see any world where Novak should ever be desperate against someone ranked 123 in the world."

Tennis great makes Carlos Alcaraz pressure claim and highlights way the Spaniard can improve
Mats Wilander has assessed Alcaraz's development and discussed the impact of pressure.

Former world No 1 compares Iga Swiatek to Roger Federer and feels ‘her career has been undersold’
"Even though she’s No 1 in the world, it’s almost like her career has been undersold to this point."

Rafael Nadal provides honest injury update as he outlines his comeback goal
"For the last year and a half or two it's been impossible for me to compete, so the first objective is to try to compete."

Andy Murray’s farewell tour to make a stop at tournament he last played nine years ago
The tennis great is set to appear in Germany before he calls time on his career.

Toni Nadal opens up on ‘physical problems’ Rafael Nadal had to battle ‘from birth’
"I remember that the doctor and specialist we visited in 2005 told us that his career was over."

Tennis legend identifies Novak Djokovic quality Carlos Alcaraz does not yet possess
“You cannot have a game that's as fundamentally complete as his and keep that together at 20."

Brad Gilbert addresses calls to ‘fix’ Coco Gauff’s forehand as he reveals his one coaching regret
"Not everybody is like Rafa that can make changes all the time. Andre was another one that liked to tinker."

Martina Navratilova dismisses Emma Raducanu ‘fluke’ claims as she highlights a ‘handicap’
"It was amazing when she won but it's become a handicap because the expectations have gone sky-high."

Carlos Alcaraz hailed for ‘chasing Rafael Nadal’ by pundits as injury concern highlighted
"It adds to the quality of Alcaraz that he can play at this level at the age of 20."

Miami Open draw: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner learn their fate as Andy Murray gets enticing opener
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and co. have learned their draws for 2024 Miami Open.

Tim Henman gives his verdict on Novak Djokovic’s ‘revealing’ Miami Open withdrawal
"It probably does lead a little bit more to speculation when you're talking about your professional and personal life."

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by legendary coach
"Rafa can do the same thing that Federer does, while Cristiano cannot do what Messi does."

Martina Navratilova makes Novak Djokovic ‘doubt’ claim as she highlights age factor
"What happens when you get older is the bad days are worse. You have to have it (doubt) no matter what."

Roger Federer makes brutally honest admission when asked if he misses tennis
"I feel like I squeezed the lemon out. I tried everything I had. And I’m so at peace."

Daniil Medvedev makes Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Grand Slam prediction
Daniil Medvedev made a Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz prediction and reacted to his feisty clash with Holger Rune.

‘Novak Djokovic’s head is not very focused in tennis at the moment’, claims former world No 12
"He will probably take some days off and then try to reach his best level for the clay season."

Roger Federer makes Rafael Nadal confession as he recalls moment he ‘created a monster’
"It kept on going for days and days until I realised we created something special in that very moment."

Carlos Alcaraz makes ‘best in world’ Jannik Sinner claim ahead of Indian Wells showdown
“The last two matches that I have played against him I lost, so I have to adjust a little bit my game."

Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he survives ‘crazy’ Indian Wells bee attack to gain revenge on big rival
"The most unusual match I have ever played in my career. I’ve never experienced something like that."

Roger Federer discusses Novak Djokovic’s success and Rafael Nadal’s injury struggles
"I will not set my schedule aside, like, well, 'This match I have to see.' But obviously I’ve followed it."

Carlos Alcaraz’s cryptic Indian Wells messages solved as Netflix makes big announcement
Carlos Alcaraz's Indian Wells mystery has been solved.

Why Novak Djokovic’s Miami Open move makes sense as he shifts focus to two key goals
Novak Djokovic has decided to skip the Miami Open in a decision that reinforces his focus on the big picture.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from major event in surprise move after shock Indian Wells loss
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a big upcoming event following his shock defeat to Luca Nardi.

Jimmy Connors issues his verdict on Rafael Nadal’s Indian Wells withdrawal amid criticism
“Let's face it, Rafa put an awful lot of effort into his style and that was it from the very beginning."

Coco Gauff sends warning to rivals after Indian Wells birthday win and interview gaffe
Coco Gauff has sent a message to her rivals in Indian Wells after crushing Elise Mertens on her birthday.

Aryna Sabalenka suffers big rankings blow after shock Indian Wells defeat
Aryna Sabalenka will drop 530 points after being upset by Emma Navarro in Indian Wells.

Andy Roddick reveals why Novak Djokovic ‘doesn’t get enough credit’ as he gives locker room insight
The former world No 1 has revealed a way he does not think Novak Djokovic is given enough credit.

Roger Federer gives Stefanos Tsitsipas verdict amid the Greek’s stalled progress
"I think he's a great player, but I would like to see him taking it to the next level."

Carlos Alcaraz picks between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as he makes playing style admission
"I've said it many times my game is more similar than Roger's game and I would like to play like him."

Daniil Medvedev makes ‘inexplicable’ Rafael Nadal claim as he reveals his biggest mental challenge
"Many things still stick in my mind to this day. Some things remain inexplicable."

Daniil Medvedev highlights trend causing ‘immense physical strain’ and ‘more injuries’
"Right now, tennis is getting slower. I’m not sure if I really like it. But it’s good for my tennis."

Top coach argues why Rafael Nadal’s forehand is the best in history over Roger Federer
"Rafael Nadal's forehand is unique in tennis history."

Stefanos Tsitsipas makes ‘hatred’ admission as he addresses Daniil Medvedev rivalry
"I guess people still expect some sort of a controversy or hatred between us two..."

Carlos Alcaraz reveals tips he received from tennis great Andre Agassi
"I ask him for a few tips, a few things about how he was doing during his career, how he dealt with the pressure."

‘Rafael Nadal retirement becomes imminent if he doesn’t win the French Open’, says former world No 1
"Let’s call it as it is. Rafa continues while he believes he can still win more Roland Garros’s, & why not?"

‘Roger Federer was just so far above pretty much everybody else’, says newly retired pro
A former world No 21 has named Roger Federer as the toughest opponent he faced in his career.

Andy Roddick gives Carlos Alcaraz verdict as he names two Indian Wells favourites
"The surface probably benefits his game the best, but I feel like he is searching for his best level right now."

Jennifer Capriati slams former rival Lindsay Davenport for ‘slandering’ her father’s memory
"To hear his memory and character be assassinated and compared to [Mary] Pierce's, [Jelena] Dokic's father is outrageously false."

Novak Djokovic reacts to Rafael Nadal’s Indian Wells withdrawal as he reflects on Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has spoken about Rafael Nadal and his 2024 Australian Open campaign ahead of Indian Wells.

Andy Murray identifies possible Andrey Rublev weakness as he claims ‘lines have been crossed’
"We need to be a little bit careful of the way that we speak to and treat officials."

Novak Djokovic makes confession about his tennis future as he discusses playing 2028 Olympics
"Everything is on the cards. I just don’t know how many cards I have left... it's becoming harder and harder."

Andy Roddick offers Emma Raducanu comeback advice as he analyses Indian Wells WTA favourites
"I would be looking to have as many matches as possible to try and build that confidence."

Carlos Alcaraz sends message to Indian Wells rivals as he provides injury update
"I know it’s going to be really difficult, but I’m here to do it. I’m here to try to defend the title."

Jim Courier weighs in on Rafael Nadal’s Indian Wells withdrawal amid retirement fears
"The big picture goal is to be ready for Roland Garros and I don't think he decided that it was worth the risk."

Andy Murray reveals his favourite players to watch and explains how the ‘game has changed’
"He makes mistakes and that is also something that I enjoy watching, you never know what's gonna come next."