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
‘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
Emma Raducanu makes ‘new generation’ dominance claim as she opens up on junior rivals
"It's a strong generation. I knew it from juniors when we were playing Orange Bowl."
Casper Ruud makes honest French Open confession as he says ‘I’m playing better’
"I would love for that great moment to come for me," said Ruud about his French Open chances.
Elena Rybakina makes clay court admission as she claims ‘I need a bit more time’
"Overall I think that I can play well on all the surfaces," said the world No 4 and former Wimbledon winner.
Iga Swiatek discusses ‘pretty dominant’ WTA form as she admits there is ‘much work to do’
Iga Swiatek opened up about her huge early success as she targets a third straight title on the indoor clay in Stuttgart.
Coco Gauff: Who makes up the team behind reigning US Open champion?
Coco Gauff has become a Grand Slam champion and reached a career-high in the WTA Rankings over recent months - but who has helped her scale those heights?
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.