Features Writer at Tennis365, joining the Planet Sport group in April. Specialise in tennis coverage but have also covered football, rugby union, athletics, badminton, and the wider Olympic/Paralympic movement in previous roles.
Articles by Oli Dickson Jefford
The 6 WTA legends to spend a full calendar year as world No 1
Some of the greats of the women's game have reigned supreme for a whole calendar year
Jannik Sinner gives injury update after Madrid Open battle
Injury concerns grew for Sinner after his previous match at the Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz highlights ‘difficult’ element after overcoming huge scare in Madrid
"It was really difficult from the first point til the last one," said Alcaraz
Pedro Cachin defended by respected pundit after Rafael Nadal shirt saga
"Showing respect for those that can and have inspired you to live your own version of that dream is the biggest compliment you can pay them."
Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry is ‘going to be very good for tennis’, says former world No 3
"A rivalry that tennis constantly had is going to happen."
Ons Jabeur reveals ‘extra sadness’ behind Wimbledon final defeat
The former world No 2 also discussed her difficult start to 2024
US and Great Britain discover Round 1 ties as Billie Jean King Cup Finals draw is revealed
The draw for November's Billie Jean King Cup Finals has been revealed
The 6 men to spend a full calendar year as world No 1 on the ATP Tour
Only six men have spent at least one full calendar year as world No 1
The 15 countries that have produced WTA world No 1 singles players
Players from 15 nations have reached the top spot of the WTA Rankings
Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal star in list of 5 best win percentages at a Masters 1000 event
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal feature twice in the top five win percentages of any player at an individual Masters event.
WTA star ‘given guarantees’ about her safety in Saudi Arabia
“I’ve been given guarantees that I’m going to be fine,” said Daria Kasatkina
Danielle Collins slams crowd member in Madrid: ‘Have a little more respect’
Danielle Collins fired back at a member of the Madrid Open crowd
Former world No 11 Alize Cornet ready ‘for the last dance’ at French Open
"I hope you guys will miss me a little bit. I will definitely miss you."
Carlos Alcaraz reveals ‘nerves’ despite extending Madrid winning streak
"It has been a long time since I felt this kind of nerves," conceded Alcaraz.
Former world No 3 says ‘an era of tennis is going to end’ as Rafael Nadal’s retirement draws closer
"I think we have to start assimilating that an era of tennis is going to end."
The 3 men to beat Rafael Nadal in consecutive clay court matches
Alex de Minaur missed out on becoming the fourth man to achieve the rare feat
Andrey Rublev drawn into two big line call controversies at Madrid Open
Andrey Rublev was the latest player drawn into line call drama.
Andy Murray could play huge event as latest positive practice footage emerges
Andy Murray's return seems to be heading in the right direction
The 3 WTA legends with a better clay court win percentage than Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek's stunning clay win percentage is only bettered by three WTA legends
Rafael Nadal gives latest French Open update after stunning Madrid victory
Rafael Nadal has again opened up about his aims for the clay season
Rafael Nadal set for massive rankings boost – and has favourable Madrid third-round draw
Rafael Nadal is set to make a massive jump up the ATP Rankings - and a further leap is likely.
Rafael Nadal isn’t playing vintage tennis – but his magic aura is still unmatchable
Rafael Nadal reminded us of one of his best qualities in a stunning win over Alex de Minaur
WATCH: Rafael Nadal clashes with umpire after huge line call controversy in Madrid
Rafael Nadal clashed with umpire Fergus Murphy over a controversial line call early in his round two match
Stefanos Tsitsipas makes revealing ‘humility’ admission after surprise Madrid exit
Tsitsipas became one of the first big casualties of the Madrid Open.
‘Challengers’ movie: all you need to know – and is it actually worth watching?
'Challengers' has got the tennis world talking - here's all you need to know about the film set to get to take the world by storm
Jannik Sinner discusses ‘tough to play’ encounter as he reveals vital Madrid Open ‘weapon’
"These kind of matches are tough to play," said Jannik Sinner
Iga Swiatek cools Madrid title talk with ‘different story’ comment
"Still a long way to go. Every tournament is a different story."
Emma Raducanu misses huge rankings chance after early Madrid Open exit
Emma Raducanu endured an underwhelming defeat in her opening Madrid match
Emma Raducanu and Simona Halep face anxious wait about prestigious event after Madrid disappointment
Raducanu and Halep are both absent from the initial wildcard announcement
Carlos Alcaraz discovers opening Madrid opponent – as his astonishing tournament record is revealed
Carlos Alcaraz has an amazing record in Madrid - and now knows who he'll start his title defence against.
Why the Madrid Open is ‘different’ to other big clay court events – and what we can expect in 2024
The Madrid Open is slightly different to other clay court events - here's why
Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina: who has the best chance of becoming world No 1 in 2024?
Is Gauff or Rybakina best placed to rise to the very top of the WTA Rankings in 2024?
Novak Djokovic-led PTPA announces two additions to executive committee
The Professional Tennis Players Association has added two experienced players to its executive committee
Emma Raducanu discovers Madrid Open opponent as she reveals ‘great measure of progress’
Emma Raducanu has finally found out who she will play in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open
Iga Swiatek’s coach identifies two ‘weaker moments’ as he assesses 2024 campaign
Tomasz Wiktorowski opened up about how Swiatek has fared this season.
Jannik Sinner answers ‘difficult question’ about whether he is the best player in the world
"I think it's a difficult question to answer. We always look at the current moment."
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova ‘not having a happy time’ as she reveals personal struggles
Vondrousova opened up about dealing with the passing of her grandfather and the end of her marriage
Emma Raducanu says ‘everything is a win’ as Brit looks primed for rankings surge
"Everything is a gain, everything is a win. Thinking how far I came since last year is a great thing,” said Raducanu
Novak Djokovic makes huge coaching revelation as he says decision will come ‘soon’
"Let’s see, I’m going to make the decision in the next period,” said Djokovic
Who is Darwin Blanch, the 16-year-old US star playing Rafael Nadal in Madrid?
Rafael Nadal has been drawn against an opponent 21 years younger than him in Madrid - but who is US teen star Darwin Blanch?
Bianca Andreescu alludes to potential comeback as she sets sights on huge event
Bianca Andreescu has given fans an indication of when she will return to tour
‘Scared’ Paula Badosa may only play ‘three, four more years’ due to injury nightmare as she sets rankings target
"For me being able to play three, four more years would be amazing," said the former world No 2.
Emma Raducanu handed massive Madrid Open boost as former world No 1 opponent withdraws
Emma Raducanu will now have to wait to see who she plays in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz makes Rafael Nadal comparison as Madrid Open history beckons
"Any stat that puts me on a par with Rafa is a good sign," said the world No 3
Rafael Nadal makes shock schedule announcement – is he matching Roger Federer with retirement plans?
Rafael Nadal has surprised many by entering the Laver Cup in Berlin - but what does this mean for his long-term future in the sport?
Simona Halep’s comeback dealt another blow after latest withdrawal
"Unfortunately my body needs a little more time to be ready," said Simona Halep
Top tennis coach opens up about coaching Zendaya for ‘Challengers’ role
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor all received expert tennis coaching from one of the most accomplished coaches in tennis history
Tommy Haas shares biggest career ‘frustration’ and reveals one change he would make to tennis
Former world No 2 Haas discussed the biggest "frustration" of his career, and shared the one rule he'd like to see changed
Jack Draper misses huge rankings chance after nailbiting Munich loss
British star Jack Draper is set to move up the ATP Rankings next Monday, but could have progressed even further with victory in his Munich quarter-final
Andy Murray shares encouraging footage as Wimbledon quest given huge boost
Andy Murray posted footage of himself practicing as he continues his return from an ankle ligament injury