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
Ben Shelton v Taylor Fritz v Tommy Paul: The battle for US No 1 Ranking
Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Tommy Paul look set to battle it out over the coming months to be the US No 1
Paula Badosa’s latest injury heartbreak leaves star at crossroads – and risking rankings slump
The Spanish star suffered more injury heartbreak in Stuttgart on Wednesday night, leaving her long-term future in doubt
Iga Swiatek: The 7 titles world No 1 has won on clay
Iga Swiatek has become the dominant force in the women's game - particularly on her beloved clay
Should Rafael Nadal be seeded at the French Open? The debate in full – and cast your vote
Rafael Nadal looks set to return to the French Open - but should he be seeded?
Coco Gauff: 5 key stats behind US No 1’s clay court career
How has the American No 1 and world No 3 fared on the famously challenging surface?
Naomi Osaka on clay: what to expect as her comeback continues
After a solid start to her comeback, Naomi Osaka now faces the challenge of competing on European clay courts for the first time since 2022
Rankings Watch: the 7 men battling to seal a top tier seeding at Roland Garros
The race to be a top 8 seed at Roland Garros is well and truly on, with seven men battling it out for the final elite seeding positions
Is women’s tennis heading to Queen’s? All you need to know about controversial grass season plans
The British grass court season could be reshaped entirely from 2025 if plans for a new WTA 500 event at Queen's goes ahead
Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff: 5 key talking points as Stuttgart hosts blockbuster WTA event
Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff spearhead a fascinating week at the WTA 500 event in Stuttgart
Iga Swiatek secures another huge sponsor – here’s why it’s a big deal
Iga Swiatek has added another string to her bow with a significant new sponsorship deal which could further boost her global profile
Emma Raducanu reveals ‘I had a good feeling’ as she leads GB to stunning BJK Cup victory
Emma Raducanu was Great Britain's shining star as the nation sealed qualification for the Billie Jean King Cup finals
Novak Djokovic discusses ‘positives’ from Monte Carlo Masters despite semi-final loss
Novak Djokovic took plenty of "positives" from his Monte Carlo Masters run despite a surprise loss to Casper Ruud.
ATP Rankings Winners and Losers from Monte Carlo: Tsitsipas in top 10, Ruud +4, Rune -5
The Monte Carlo Masters is set to have a significant impact across the ATP Rankings
Jannik Sinner admits ‘it’s tough to accept’ controversial line call in Monte Carlo loss
Jannik Sinner was the victim of a hugely controversial line call in his Monte Carlo Masters semi-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas
Iga Swiatek fires warning shot to WTA rivals after successful Billie Jean King Cup campaign
Iga Swiatek has revealed she is feeling "pretty confident" ahead of what could be another landmark season for the world No 1
Holger Rune slams ATP as he doubles down on Monte Carlo controversy: ‘crucial mistakes’
Holger Rune has made further protestations against a controversial call made against him in Monte Carlo
Rafael Nadal handed intriguing Barcelona draw – with potential round 2 clash against top 10 opponent
Rafael Nadal could face one of the form players of 2024 should the Spaniard decide to play at the upcoming Barcelona Open
Novak Djokovic makes honest training confession as he admits he enjoys ‘thrill of the butterflies’
Novak Djokovic opened up about what he most enjoys about the sport as he continued his run at the Monte Carlo Masters
Barcelona Open announcement suggests Rafael Nadal could return next week
Rafael Nadal looks set to potentially return at next week's Barcelona Open after the tournament made a key announcement about this year's draw.
Emma Raducanu shares ‘right muppet’ concern after hilarious mistake in Billie Jean King Cup victory
Emma Raducanu pulled off one of the biggest victories of her career - despite a hilarious incident towards the end of her match
Novak Djokovic breaks Rafael Nadal record after ‘ugly’ Monte Carlo Masters victory
Novak Djokovic broke another tennis record on Friday thanks to his 'ugly' victory over Alex de Minaur in Monte Carlo
Naomi Osaka reveals ‘special feeling’ as she makes Billie Jean King Cup return
Naomi Osaka revealed why her Billie Jean King Cup return was so "special" after winning her opening rubber in the competition
Holger Rune embroiled in Monte Carlo Masters’ latest controversy: ‘I cannot get a warning for this’
Holger Rune was dragged into controversy at the Monte Carlo Masters following incidents involving Daniil Medvedev earlier in the week
Holger Rune set for big rankings drop after Monte Carlo loss as Jannik Sinner stays strong
Holger Rune is set to dip significantly in the ATP Rankings after his Monte Carlo Masters loss
Billie Jean King Cup: 3 reasons why USA are favourites in 2024
The USA are arguably the leading contenders to claim the Billie Jean King Cup title in 2024
The 9 men with the most clay court wins of 2023: Carlos Alcaraz tops list
Carlos Alcaraz tops the list of ATP players who recorded the most clay court wins of 2023, with the 2024 clay season now underway
Has Novak Djokovic rediscovered his Monte Carlo mojo at the perfect time?
Novak Djokovic sent out a warning shot with a strong opening round win at the Monte Carlo Masters
Ben Shelton matches his dad to achieve rare feat as Sebastian Korda aims to join exclusive club
Ben Shelton and his dad Bryan are part of an exclusive ATP club after the former's triumph in Houston this past weekend
Danielle Collins matches US legends with rare ‘double’ win streak feat
Danielle Collins' recent run has seen her emulate some of the greatest American players of the century
Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek lead 7 biggest stars in Billie Jean King Cup qualifier action
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek headline the WTA stars in Billie Jean King Cup action this week
Rafael Nadal’s 7 astonishing Monte Carlo Masters records revealed
Rafael Nadal has picked up record after record at one of the most successful events of his career
Who is Sumit Nagal, the Indian tennis star making history in Monte Carlo?
A look at the journey Sumit Nagal has taken to achieve a slice of Indian tennis history in Monte Carlo
Why Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe’s Houston final was groundbreaking for US Tennis
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe made history when they faced off in Houston on Sunday
Iga Swiatek v Lindsay Davenport: comparing WTA greats as Pole moves level in all-time No 1 standings
How does Iga Swiatek compare to Lindsay Davenport after matching her weeks at No 1?
The last 7 men to lift the Monte Carlo Masters title: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic star
Rafael Nadal dominates the list of the most recent Monte Carlo Masters champions.
WTA Rankings: Danielle Collins +7, Iga Swiatek moves level with WTA legend
This way for for your WTA Rankings update as Danielle Collins keeps on rising
Top 10 star confesses: ‘Beast’ Novak Djokovic told me he is ‘not a superhero’
"He also feels the emotions we all feel, but he handles them differently."
Andrey Rublev admits big controversy could be ‘stuck in my mind’
"I felt like I was paralyzed, I couldn't move," said Rublev.
The 11 men to have bagelled Andy Murray: Djokovic, Federer feature
Only 11 men have ever been able to take a 6-0 set from Andy Murray, with Novak Djokovic doing it four times.
Carlos Alcaraz makes ‘pressure’ prediction ahead of Monte Carlo after ATP Rankings slip
“Being No. 1 or No. 2 is great, but just one position down does not change too much."
Novak Djokovic lifts lid on ‘very simple’ split with long-term coach
“The results and history speak for itself and he remains a good friend of me and my family.”
Emma Raducanu opens up about ‘fun’ challenge ahead of upcoming return
"I find it very fun. It’s interesting, I think it’s different."
Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini set for huge rankings leap as comeback gathers pace
Berrettini is in line to potentially win his 8th ATP title, with a significant rankings rise already guaranteed.
Novak Djokovic shares thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s rise ahead of potential Monte Carlo showdown
“He has had tremendous success. He has improved a lot."
The 15 times Rafael Nadal has lost a set 6-0: Roger Federer achieved feat 3 times
Only 12 men have been able to take a set off Nadal without dropping a game.
Frances Tiafoe opens up about ‘sleeping on a massage table’ as he discusses humble tennis upbringing
“I mean then I'm just sitting there, sleeping on a massage table with my dad."
Nick Kyrgios makes comeback revelation as he admits it’s been ‘one of the hardest years’
“Like why am I doing all this? Like I don’t have to do it, but I’m doing it for some reason"
WTA Finals venue finally confirmed in announcement likely to divide tennis
The choice of venue has previously been criticised by WTA legends and leading human rights groups
Caroline Wozniacki, Simona Halep war of words could reignite after big announcement
Wozniacki has been among the most outspoken critic of Halep's return to WTA action.
Goran Ivanisevic identifies moment when he began to ‘feel that the end was near’ for Novak Djokovic partnership
“It was only a question of whether that would be at the end of the year, or at some point in this year."