I am features writer, covering several of the key storylines - both modern and historical - across tennis. My main focus and interest is on facts & data, and historical contest, producing an array of content for Tennis365 in these areas across the year. I have also attended the Queen's Club Championships on behalf of the site, as well as interviewing former stars such as Gilles Simon, Marion Bartoli, and Mike Bryan. After receiving a gold-standard NCTJ qualification in 2021, I went on to work for Beat Media Group from June 2021 to September 2023. My time at Beat Media saw me attend the Wimbledon Championships in 2023 and also cover events such as the YONEX All England, and write for publications such as The Independent, The i, and England Football. I joined Planet Sport in April 2024 as part of the Tennis365 team and have been working for the site for one year. Having grown up in Hertfordshire, I studied English at the University of Southampton from 2016-19. Entering sports journalism has been my passion since I was a child, and I have been an avid tennis fan for the best part of two decades.
Articles by Oli Dickson Jefford
The 5 women with the most hard-court WTA 1000 titles: Serena Williams with 16
Only five women have won 7+ hard court WTA 1000 titles - with Iga Swiatek in striking distance.
Carlos Alcaraz urged to create ‘own identity’ by former ATP Tour star
"There is really no continuity during his matches."
The 9 best ATP players to never be world No 1: ft. Wawrinka, del Potro, Vilas
Some of the greatest players in tennis history have missed out on the world No 1 ranking.
The chart-topping pop star trying to embark on a surprise tennis career
From topping charts worldwide to playing on the ITF Tour, Redfoo's journey is a surprising one.
5 incredible milestones that define Simona Halep’s legend status
We look back at the greatest moments and achievements of Halep's impressive career.
Who is Wakana Sonobe? 17-year-old making waves with Abu Dhabi run
Wakana Sonobe is making headlines for all the right reasons in Abu Dhabi.
7 WTA Tour ‘super mums’: Petra Kvitova set to join Naomi Osaka & co
Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova will be back on tour this month.
The 8 men with the most wins over a world No 1: Rafael Nadal with 23
Eight men have 10+ wins over reigning world No 1's since the ATP Rankings launched in 1973.
Carlos Alcaraz’s journey to becoming a ‘really good player’ indoors starts here
Alcaraz looks to reverse his fortunes indoors - starting at the Rotterdam Open.
Emma Raducanu’s latest coach backed ‘superstar’ after stunning US Open win
Roman Kelecic is back with Raducanu for the Abu Dhabi Open - having worked with her as a teenager.
The 9 women with most wins over a WTA world No 1: Martina Navratilova 18, Serena Williams 2nd
Nine women have achieved 8+ wins over a world No 1 ranked player on the WTA Tour.
The 4 women born in the 2000s with the most WTA Tour titles: Swiatek leads Gauff
Swiatek is currently the only WTA player born in the 2000s to hit double digits in terms of titles won.
The 5 men born in the 2000s with the most ATP Tour titles: Sinner & Alcaraz in front
Sinner and Alcaraz are currently the leading 2000s-born players in terms of ATP titles.
Former world No 1 details Alexander Zverev’s ‘weird place’ after latest Grand Slam final loss
Zverev fell to 0-3 in major finals after an Australian Open defeat to Jannik Sinner.
Emma Raducanu’s Abu Dhabi opponent ready for ‘tough’ test against Brit
Vondrousova and Raducanu face off in a battle of Grand Slam champions.
5 tennis icons who won the Rotterdam Open: Can Alcaraz match Federer & Borg?
Carlos Alcaraz looks to join an incredible list of Rotterdam Open champions.
Elena Rybakina critical of Stefano Vukov investigation as she reveals new coach
Rybakina's coach Vukov is currently suspended by the WTA Tour.
Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals Paula Badosa ‘motivation’ ahead of Rotterdam campaign
Badosa reached the first major semi-final of her career at the Australian Open - with Tsitsipas watching on.
Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff compared in ‘intimidating’ verdict from WTA rival
Ons Jabeur has a combined 21 meetings versus Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Gauff.
Jannik Sinner ban from tennis almost a ‘guarantee’, warns former world No 1
Rennae Stubbs took at aim at WADA as she revealed her belief Sinner would be suspended.
Patrick Mouratoglou’s ‘bold’ verdict as he assesses Alexander Zverev Grand Slam hopes
Zverev fell to 0-3 in Grand Slam finals following his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner.
Anna Kournikova’s life after retirement: star back in spotlight after rare appearance
Kournikova was just 21 when she retired from tennis due to persistent injuries.
Aryna Sabalenka told Australian Open final outburst ‘was not a good look’
Sabalenka smashed her racket in the aftermath of her defeat to Madison Keys.
‘Most frustrating’ part of facing Rafael Nadal at French Open revealed by former world No 3
Dominic Thiem fell to Nadal in both the 2018 and 2019 finals at Roland Garros.
Jannik Sinner told ‘he can win every Grand Slam he plays’ by former ATP star
"What I do know is that he can win every Grand Slam he plays in."
The 7 men with the highest win percentage as the world No 1: Jannik Sinner 94%, Novak Djokovic 7th
Sinner has amassed a historic 47-3 record as the world No 1 to date.
Carlos Alcaraz told he’s ‘a thousand miles from Rafael Nadal’ in scathing verdict from former stars
Alcaraz was beaten in four sets by Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
WTA star’s ‘die from overload’ concern as Iga Swiatek scheduling concerns echoed
Anastasia Potapova is the latest player to speak out against the WTA calendar.
Djokovic, Nadal, or Federer? Stan Wawrinka names the ‘perfect tennis player’
"You are kind of happy because you played the perfect tennis player in front of you."
Madison Keys’ stunning top-10 win feat matched only by four world No 1s
Keys has matched Serena Williams and Martina Navratilova with an impressive feat.
Novak Djokovic injury accusations slammed by former world No 1 – ‘It’s annoying’
Kim Clijsters has come to Djokovic's defence following his Australian Open exit.
The 9 greatest WTA Tour players of the 2020s so far – ranked!
Just past the halfway point of the decade, we rank the greatest WTA players of the decade so far.
The 9 greatest ATP Tour players of the 2020s so far – ranked!
With the decade just past the halfway stage, we rank the greatest ATP stars of the 2020s so far.
Emma Raducanu’s next coach: 5 potential options for British star
Raducanu is searching for a new coach - we look at some of the options she could consider.
The 4 men to spend 1000 weeks in top 100 of ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic hits new milestone
Djokovic is just the fourth man to hit 1000 weeks inside the ATP top 100.
Jannik Sinner’s stunning record after hitting world No 1 milestone revealed
Sinner has amassed an incredible record since becoming the world No 1 in 2024.
The 9 US women to win the Australian Open title: ft Madison Keys, Serena Williams
Keys is the ninth American champion in the Open Era.
Why Madison Keys’ incredible Australian Open run will stand the test of time
Keys matched some incredible milestones in a historic run in Melbourne.
5 Australian Open breakout stars to watch in 2025: ft Joao Fonseca, Learner Tien
These are the Australian Open breakout stars to watch across the rest of the season.
Australian Open Winners & Losers: Sinner’s dominance contrasts Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zverev issues
Sinner cemented his status as the world's best player with an emphatic run.
Jannik Sinner ‘not thinking about’ doping appeal after Australian Open triumph
Sinner was asked about his doping case in the aftermath of his Australian Open win.
The 4 men not to face break point in a Grand Slam final: Sinner follows Federer, Nadal
Sinner is just the fourth man since 1990 to not face a break point in a major final.
How much money and points did Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz earn at the Australian Open?
Sinner was the big winner when it came to prize money and points in Melbourne.
Revealed: What Australian Open protester shouted at Alexander Zverev
Zverev's post-match speech was disrupted at the Australian Open.
The 7 men to lose their first three Grand Slam finals: Zverev joins Agassi, Lendl
Zverev is just the seventh man in the Open Era to go 0-3 in major singles finals.
Australian Open Winners & Losers: Madison Keys shines as Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek left wondering
Who are the big winners and losers from the Australian Open women's singles event?
The 7 oldest first-time female Grand Slam champions: Madison Keys 3rd
Keys is the third-oldest woman to win a first Grand Slam title.
5 classic Australian Open women’s singles finals – ahead of Sabalenka vs Keys
Will Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys deliver the latest memorable Melbourne showdown?
Iga Swiatek makes ‘opportunities’ admission after shock Australian Open exit
Swiatek missed a match point chance as she was beaten by Madison Keys in Melbourne.
The 7 longest Australian Open women’s singles win streaks: ft Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Aryna Sabalenka
How does Sabalenka's 20-match win streak compare to the greats Down Under?