Sports journalist specialising in tennis and football. Writes for Tennis365, TEAMtalk and Football365. Has also written for Tennishead, Sportskeeda, Last Word on Sports, The Shields Gazette, Hartlepool Mail and Sunderland Echo.
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Novak Djokovic jokes about when he will retire as he compares current rivals to ‘Big Four’
"It was very high probability that I'll face either Roger or Rafa or Andy in the finals of a Slam for most of those years."
Novak Djokovic admits he did not think ‘dream year’ would go this way
"I am very, very proud and this has been a dream year with three out of four Slams and the final at Wimbledon."
‘I have to listen to my body’ – Carlos Alcaraz explains withdrawal from upcoming event
"The calendar is very demanding, there is still a lot of season left, and now I have to recharge my batteries."
Daniil Medvedev discusses Novak Djokovic’s ‘different mentality’ and ‘why he has 23 Slams’
"Novak, when he loses, he's never the same after. So he's different. It's just a different mentality."
‘The consistency Novak Djokovic brings to the sport will not be surpassed’, says tennis legend
Novak Djokovic has perfected "peaking at the right time".
Aryna Sabalenka warns she will be ‘different’ in US Open final
"I think Australian Open final will definitely help me with all those emotions I went through."
‘I have to be best ever version of myself’ to beat Novak Djokovic in US Open final – Daniil Medvedev
"Novak is going to be his best version on Sunday, and I have to be the best ever version of myself if I want to try to beat him."
Daniil Medvedev ‘happy’ he ‘managed to get in Carlos Alcaraz’s head’
"I guess for the confidence and self-esteem, it's very important."
Carlos Alcaraz makes candid maturity admission after ‘losing his mind’ in Daniil Medvedev loss
"I didn't think. I totally lose my mind on that set, and fighting for 50 minutes and then, you know, for four points lose my mind."
Carlos Alcaraz discusses his approach to playing important points
Carlos Alcaraz broke down his approach to playing important points in matches.
‘It’s insane Novak Djokovic hasn’t won more US Open titles’, says Brad Gilbert
“It’s insane... This is, to me, the toughest physical Slam to win... His story is not finished being written.”
‘Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic is not my dream final’, reveals former world No 5
"My dream is not Alcaraz - Djokovic, but that Ben Shelton is in the final and possibly that he goes for a title."
Daniil Medvedev compares facing Carlos Alcaraz to ‘almost impossible’ Rafael Nadal challenge
"People beat Novak. People even beat Rafa on clay, which is almost impossible but some players do. It's the same about Carlos."
WATCH: Coco Gauff wins spectacular 40-shot US Open rally at crucial moment
"I knew that if I could win that rally, I felt like that next match point was going to go my way."
Aryna Sabalenka reflects on ‘magically’ turning around Madison Keys US Open semi-final
"Lucky me, somehow magically, I don't know how I was able to turn around this game."
Coco Gauff ‘wasn’t p*ssed’ at protestors despite lengthy delay in US Open semi-final
"If that's what they felt they needed to do to get their voices heard, I can't really get upset at it."
‘Novak Djokovic will have pride to show the youngsters’ in Ben Shelton clash, says tennis great
"Djokovic will also have the pride to show the youngsters that he's the one with the legs and the genius to win.”
Paula Badosa claims boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas is ‘easily a potential world No 1’
"That’s why I really want to support him, because I think there are no limits to his potential."
‘Losing No 1 ranking the best thing that can happen for Iga Swiatek’, claims legend
"There’s a reason for her to start working on her game again and figuring out what happens to her when she plays against big hitters."
Daniil Medvedev warns ‘one player is going to die’ in ‘brutal’ US Open conditions
Daniil Medvedev sent a grave warning about the New York conditions during his match with Andrey Rublev.
Alexander Zverev says his ‘biggest weapon was taken away’ in Carlos Alcaraz defeat
"I think my biggest weapon was kind of taken away after the first set, and yeah, it's difficult to even compete if you don't have that."
‘Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at level of their own – other guys got to catch up’ – Alexander Zverev
"The other guys gotta catch up. That's as simple as that."
Jelena Ostapenko slams ‘crazy’ US Open scheduling following Coco Gauff loss
"When I asked the day before, I was pretty sure I'm gonna play at night session, because that's what they told me."
Coco Gauff ‘didn’t feel comfortable at all’ despite dismantling Jelena Ostapenko at US Open
"I still have a long way to go, but I'm happy and I'm ready to get back to work for the next one!"
Roger Federer picks his favourite to win the US Open
Roger Federer has revealed his pick to win the 2023 US Open men's singles title, describing his favourite as "a safe bet."
Aryna Sabalenka reveals ‘funny’ Novak Djokovic message ahead of duo becoming world No 1
"I got a lot of messages, a lot of support from a lot of people, players. The funniest one was from Djokovic."
‘If people want to beat me, they’re going to have to suffer’, warns Carlos Alcaraz
"If people want to beat me, they’re going to have to suffer, run a lot, and play a very, very high level."
’30-40 in the world is not where Andy Murray should be’, says John McEnroe
"Can Murray on a given day beat anyone? I think he could. But to do it over the course of a couple of weeks where things happen?"
‘The current Novak Djokovic is well below that of five or ten years ago’
"Top tennis players of a few years ago were better than those of today. The current Djokovic is well below that of five or ten years ago."
Taylor Fritz reveals what he admires most about Novak Djokovic ahead of US Open showdown
"What he does off the court to, for himself, feel his best, is a lot. It's a lot. It's incredible discipline."
‘Novak Djokovic is starting to walk on eggshells’, says Roger Federer’s former coach
"If you make major mistakes at this age, it can have serious consequences. Djokovic is also starting to walk on eggshells."
‘Real deal Ben Shelton has got more upside than any other American’, claims legend
"The serve is amazing. He's a great kid, he looks to be in really good shape. He's finally come around, he's doing his thing."
Jack Draper received support from Carlos Alcaraz during injury struggles
“He was getting texts from Carlos saying, ‘Let me know if you need anything. Reach out if you want to have a chat about how you’re feeling."
‘If Jannik Sinner plays his best tennis, I don’t know who can beat him’, says renowned coach
"If Jannik plays his best tennis, I don't know who can beat him, but he still has one last step to take."
Caroline Wozniacki ‘on the right track’ following US Open defeat to Coco Gauff
"There's a lot of positives to take with me going forward. I'm on the right track. I'm finding my form, I'm finding my feet."
Novak Djokovic opponent explains difference between playing the Serb and Carlos Alcaraz
"I felt like if he wanted to put me three times 6-0, he could do it. He's so solid, he doesn't give any free points."
‘One element changes outlook for Novak Djokovic in Carlos Alcaraz rivalry’, says tennis great
'Against Roger and Rafa, crowd support was lost in advance. Because he destroyed the rivalry everyone loved.'
Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals way in which he wants to be Roger Federer’s successor
"I kind of in a way want to be his successor, as big as this may sound. I'm not even near that yet."
‘No clue what they are talking about’ – Casper Ruud slams ‘so-called tennis experts’
"It annoys me in a way - most of them have no clue what they are talking about."
Mats Wilander explains why Novak Djokovic ‘welcomes’ Carlos Alcaraz rivalry
'Knowing how Novak's vision and ambition is for his legacy, I would think that he welcomes the rivalry, because it makes him much better.'
Novak Djokovic reveals Carlos Alcaraz Cincinnati triumph ‘felt like winning a Grand Slam’
"I still feel vibes from that night of the finals two years ago. Yeah, I try to use that for this year's tournament."
‘I hope Novak Djokovic will play forever’, declares tennis legend
A tennis legend said he hopes Novak Djokovic will never retire from the sport, while lauding his "fabulous" Cincinnati final triumph.
Iga Swiatek ‘not like she was’ in 2022 ahead of US Open, believes former world No 2
"It might be much closer than last year probably when we saw the way she was dictating."
Serena Williams announces birth of second child: ‘Welcome my beautiful angel’
"Tennis legend Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian have welcomed their second child."
‘Only people who know nothing about tennis can write Novak Djokovic off’, says his former coach
"Novak has already proven to everyone that he is the best."
Former pro explains what separates Jannik Sinner from Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev
"To compare himself with players like Djokovic, Alcaraz and Medvedev - he can't afford to lose his serve so frequently"
Coco Gauff’s new coach Brad Gilbert lauded as a ‘genius’ by former world No 1
Andy Roddick has lauded his former coach Brad Gilbert and the impact he is already having on Coco Gauff.
Tim Henman declares what would be a ‘great achievement’ for Emma Raducanu in her comeback
Tim Henman is "very positive and optimistic" ahead of Emma Raducanu's comeback, but stressed the need for patience.
Andy Roddick highlights a Novak Djokovic quality he is ‘continually amazed’ by
"Novak's record against Gael Monfils can almost legally drink in this country," joked Andy Roddick.
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he gave Alexander Zverev advice on playing Daniil Medvedev
Zverev said the world No 1 had given him a "very good game plan" for facing Medvedev prior to his win over the Russian.