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Articles by Michael Graham
Rafael Nadal: How the right-handed Rafa became the Grand Slam record holder by playing with his left hand
Right-handed Rafael Nadal is still one of the best in the business, but how?
Andy Roddick, Michael Chang and other one-Slam wonders Emma Raducanu won’t want to emulate
Many believe it’s still only a matter of time before Emma Raducanu wins another Grand Slam. However...
Which players will miss Wimbledon and will Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Serena Williams play?
Where do we currently stand in terms of players who won’t be at Wimbledon this year?
Where does Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic stand among tennis’ greatest ever rivalries?
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic set for meeting No 59.
Seven potential new coaches for Emma Raducanu following Torben Beltz split
Emma Raducanu is once again on the lookout for a new coach after splitting from Torben Beltz after just five months.
The future big three: Has tennis found ready-made successors for Nadal, Djokovic and Federer?
Men’s tennis has, for the last decade and a half, been absolutely dominated by the ‘big three’ of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. It has been the most sensational era to watch, with arguably the three best players arriving and competing at the same time. However, all three are nearing the end of […]
Who are tennis’ future Grand Slam champions? Brooksby, Anisimova, Gauff…
In tennis, you are always looking for your next superstar...
Top ten youngest ATP Masters winners: Where does Carlos Alcaraz feature?
Carlos Alcaraz appears to be a man in a hurry.
Who is ‘new Rafael Nadal’ Carlos Alcaraz and how many Grand Slams will he win?
Carlos Alcaraz is making a huge impression on the ATP Tour right now, so who is the teenager who the press label 'the new Rafael Nadal'?
Five tennis stars who, like Ashleigh Barty, retired far too early
Some illustrious players have retired early.
Which tournaments will Rafael Nadal miss following his rib injury?
With Rafael Nadal struck by injury, which tournaments is he set to miss?
A brief history of time…spent as world number one, as Djokovic returns to the top of the rankings
Andy Schooler takes a look at some of the ATP rankings records - both good and bad.
Russian world No 1s: Daniil Medvedev joins a list of fascinating sporting characters
In terms of just the ATP rankings, Medvedev is only the fifth man to get to world number one in 18 years.
The bizarre ATP Finals winners’ curse, with Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev among its victims
Ask any of the top ATP stars today, and they will tell you that the ATP Finals is a major title in men’s tennis. In fact, behind the Grand Slams, it is the title to win. You have to earn your way into it by finishing in the top eight of the world rankings at […]
Where does Emma Raducanu rank in list of youngest ever female Grand Slam winners?
Can a look to the past help predict Emma Raducanu's future?
Novak Djokovic schedule: Which tournaments is the Serbian likely to play in 2022?
How much tennis are we likely to see Novak Djokovic play in 2022?
Novak Djokovic news: How Daniil Medvedev can take world number one spot from Serbian
A look at the ATP Rankings situation.
Rafael Nadal comes second in amateur golf event: Eight other athletes who enjoy the fairways
Rafael Nadal the latest in a long line of sports stars who have enjoyed trying to transfer their skills to the fairway.
Who is the tennis GOAT? We examine the claims of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic
The men's tennis season has started with a bang.
Novak Djokovic deportation saga: What happened, how did we get here and what happens next?
Michael Graham on the Novak Djokovic drama.
Deportation, defaults and more – Five recent Novak Djokovic controversies
Michael Graham explores Novak Djokovic's other controversies.
ATP Finals preview: Refreshed Novak Djokovic likely to finish on a high
The tennis season reaches its conclusion next week as the top players of the year contest the coveted ATP Finals in Italy. The showpiece event has moved from its previous home of the O2 Arena in London, and is all set for it’s first edition in Turin. Rankings points as well as prestige and bragging […]
WTA Finals preview: Breakthrough year can end on a high for Paula Badosa
The best female tennis players of 2021 head to Guadalajara in Mexico this week for the season-ending Akron WTA Finals. Our Andy Schooler takes a detailed look at the field and picks out his best bets. Best Akron WTA Finals bets Paula Badosa at 11/2 Karolina Pliskova at 7/1 When, where and how to watch […]
Preview: Emma Raducanu back in action as she headlines the Transylvania Open
The WTA Tour rumbles on in Romania as Emma Raducanu looks to return to winning ways.
Preview: Conditions could help Andy Murray upset Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells
Andy Murray attempts to continue his fine Indian Wells on Tuesday night, although he will have to overcome world number four Alexander Zverev to do it. Murray will be attempting to do something he has not achieved all season in winning three successive matches, and there is definitely a sense of growing confidence in the […]
Preview: Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev – One step too far for superb Serbian?
As far as Novak Djokovic is concerned, this is the big one. As far as men’s tennis is concerned, it doesn’t get any bigger than this. The Serbian has one chance to make history – history that we have not seen for 52 years and will probably not see again. He knows it, and we […]
Preview: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev – Serbian to face biggest test
Its five down, two to go for the world number one.
‘I put my tennis to a different level,’ says Novak Djokovic as he powers on at US Open
Serbian star happy with response after first-set setback.
Preview: Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari – Brit can battle to US Open final
Two months ago the future for British tennis looked bleak. Andy Murray was still struggling along with his metal hip and not looking like he was making all that much progress. Johanna Konta was also struggling, and for all Dan Evans and Cam Norrie are good players, they are both already likely at their ceiling. […]
Emma Raducanu is ‘the whole package,’ says Martina Navratilova
British star destined for the top, says legend.
Preview: Novak Djokovic vs Matteo Berrettini – Wimbledon final rematch tough to call
First real test for Serbian at US Open awaits.
Daniil Medvedev vows to ‘go one better’ if he gets another chance at US Open final
Russian could be the man to beat in New York.
‘I was on the back foot’ – Novak Djokovic made to work for US Open quarterfinal spot
World number one survives scare.
Six players who could stop Novak Djokovic winning a historic US Open title
Who to back if you don't fancy Djokovic.
‘I have to take it moment by moment,’ says Novak Djokovic as he eases into round three
World number one taking nothing for granted.
Alexander Zverev reopens Stefanos Tsitsipas spat following US Open controversy
Alexander Zverev has taken aim at Stefanos Tsitsipas again.
Nerves could derail history bid, Patrick Mouratoglou warns Novak Djokovic
Serena Williams' coach fears for Serbian star.
‘Andy Murray now very close’ to being the player he was, says Mats Wilander
"You reminisce when you watch him play like he did today..."
Grand Slam legend jumps to Stefanos Tsitsipas defence after ‘cheating’ accusation
"All the great players stretch the rules."
‘He’s cheating’ – Andy Murray accuses Stefanos Tsitsipas of foul-play in US Open defeat
Andy Murray exited the US Open branding Stefanos Tsitsipas 'a cheat.'
Dominic Thiem gets nightmare Roland Garros draw with FOUR Grand Slam winners in his path
Austrian may have to do it the hard way.
Novak Djokovic refuses French Open favourite tag: ‘If it’s Roland Garros, you bet on Rafael Nadal’
It's still Rafa's house, says Djokovic.
Dominic Thiem says ‘the pressure has now gone’ as he targets another Grand Slam crown
Austrian looking to ride momentum in Paris.
Novak Djokovic admits US Open ejection was tough mentally: ‘I experienced ups and downs’
World number one discusses Flushing Meadows fallout.
‘Simona Halep is going to be tough to beat at Roland Garros,’ admits Karolina Pliskova
Will conditions help Romanian?
Roger Federer ‘will need to rely on Dominic Thiem to keep his records,’ says French Open winner
Is Austrian Federer's 'best ally'?
Greg Rusedski claims Novak Djokovic may lose his motivation once Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retire
Is Serb's shelf-life shorter than we think?
‘Roland Garros coronavirus situation worries me,’ admits top seed Simona Halep
Romanian admits concerns.