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 longest French Open women’s singles win streaks: ft. Iga Swiatek, Monica Seles, Chris Evert
Only five women in the Open Era have claimed 20+ consecutive French Open match wins.

The 7 men with most French Open match wins: Rafael Nadal 112, Novak Djokovic hits milestone
No one comes close to rivalling Nadal and Djokovic's match win tally at Roland Garros.

Who is Lois Boisson? French Open star +191 in WTA Rankings after epic Roland Garros run
Boisson is into the second week of the French Open on her Grand Slam main draw debut.

Jannik Sinner continues two impressive Grand Slam streaks with dominant French Open win
Sinner needed just an hour and 34 minutes to swat aside Jiri Lehecka at Roland Garros.

Mirra Andreeva emulates two former world No 1’s with impressive French Open feats
Andreeva has revealed the 'lucky charm' that inspired her to a historic round-three victory in Paris.

How TNT Sports stars Venus Williams & Caroline Wozniacki have responded to retirement talk
Wozniacki and Williams have both kept the possibility of a return to court open.

Elena Rybakina warns Iga Swiatek she knows ‘what to do’ ahead of Roland Garros blockbuster
"She is very comfortable in this court. But I think every day every match is different."

Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe end 30-year US wait at Roland Garros
Paul, Shelton, and Fritz all won round-three matches at the French Open on Friday.

Carlos Alcaraz backed to challenge Nadal, Djokovic milestones by former Wimbledon champion
"He has won so much, so young."

Arthur Fils defends French Open crowd after opponent alleges ‘complete lack of respect’
Jaume Munar was riled up by the Roland Garros crowd during his five-set loss to Arthur Fils.

Novak Djokovic overcomes injury scare as he moves closer to stunning French Open milestone
Djokovic saw off Corentin Moutet and a fitness issue to reach the third round of Roland Garros.

Who is Victoria Mboko? Canadian teen star set for top-10 French Open showdown
Teen star Mboko is set for a stunning rankings leap after her breakout French Open run.

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic lead tributes to ‘truly unique’ Richard Gasquet
Former world No 7 Gasquet called time on his career after a French Open loss to Jannik Sinner.

Venus Williams asked if she would consider coaching Coco Gauff
Tennis icon Williams was asked on TNT Sports about whether she would consider mentoring Gauff in the future.

The 7 men to defend their French Open title: Can Alcaraz join exclusive Roland Garros club?
Can Carlos Alcaraz become the eighth man to successfully defend the French Open title?

Elina Svitolina reveals why she expected Gael Monfils ‘comeback’ at French Open
Svitolina issued her verdict on Monfils' Round 1 victory ahead of his clash versus Jack Draper.

Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open hopes boosted as two major rivals falter
Defeats for former finalists Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas could boost Alcaraz's chances.

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ shock slump confirmed after stunning French Open loss to world No 167
World No 167 Matteo Gigante produced the performance of his life to knock out former finalist Tsitsipas.

Emma Raducanu: 2025 French Open prize money and ranking points revealed
Raducanu was beaten at the French Open by Iga Swiatek - though there's some good news.

Iga Swiatek ends Emma Raducanu’s French Open hopes as stunning Grand Slam streak continues
Defending French Open Swiatek saw off Raducanu in a battle of Grand Slam winners in Paris.

Joao Fonseca +7 in ATP Rankings as French Open scheduling raises eyebrows
Fonseca stormed past Hubert Hurkacz in front of a rammed Court 7 crowd at Roland Garros.

Casper Ruud set for major rankings drop after stunning French Open exit
Ruud faded physically as he was stunned in four sets by world No 41 Nuno Borges.

Former world No 2 warns ‘you always need to count on Iga Swiatek’ at French Open
"She has more experience than anyone else on those courts."

Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slams hopes were backed by French Open star earlier this year
"He must be thinking 100% about Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open."

How Novak Djokovic extended perfect French Open record by beating Mackenzie McDonald
Djokovic beat Mackenzie McDonald to keep a perfect Roland Garros record alive.

The 9 men to win multiple French Open titles: Rafael Nadal No 1, Novak Djokovic with 3
Nine men have won multiple French Open titles - with the 'King of Clay' out in front.

The 8 women with the most French Open titles: Chris Evert with 7, Iga Swiatek joint-third
Eight women in the Open Era have won 3+ singles titles at Roland Garros.

How much career prize money did Rafael Nadal win at the French Open?
Nadal earned a staggering amount of French Open prize money across his legendary career.

Taylor Fritz set for major rankings blow after shock French Open exit
Fritz is guaranteed to slip down the ATP Rankings after a shock French Open exit.

Iga Swiatek’s Grand Slam opening-round record hits new heights after French Open win
Swiatek has now won 24 of 25 Grand Slam opening-round matches.

Emma Raducanu ends three-year wait for French Open win with battling Round 1 triumph
Raducanu battled past Wang Xinyu to end a three-year wait for a Roland Garros match win.

Emma Navarro on wrong side of history after 6-0, 6-1 Roland Garros thrashing
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro dropped just one game in a 57-minute thrashing of ninth seed Emma Navarro.

The 12 youngest men in French Open men’s singles draw: ft. Joao Fonseca, Arthur Fils
Only three teenagers are competing in the French Open men's draw - with just 12 players aged 21 or younger.

Rafael Nadal’s full message to ‘Big 4’ rivals amid emotional French Open farewell
"Thank you very much for everything. And all the best."

4 impressive Aryna Sabalenka Grand Slam milestones after dominant Roland Garros opener
World No 1 Sabalenka dropped just one game to kickstart her French Open campaign.

The defending French Open champions to lose in Round 1: Can Swiatek, Alcaraz avoid fate?
Only three players in the Open Era have lost in the opening round of their Roland Garros title defence.

Rafael Nadal’s greatest French Open milestones ahead of official farewell
Nadal redefined dominance with a staggering level of success at Roland Garros.

The ranking points Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff, Raducanu & co will defend at the French Open
Swiatek is defending a huge amount of ranking points amid her French Open title defence.

Novak Djokovic hits stunning milestones as he claims incredible 100th title at Geneva Open
Djokovic rallied from a late break down to beat Hubert Hurkacz and finally claim title No 100.

Novak Djokovic’s 100 career titles: A complete breakdown of Serb’s historic haul
Djokovic has won his historic 100 career titles across six different tiers of events.

The ranking points Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sinner, Zverev & co will defend at French Open
Alcaraz and Zverev are among the stars defending big points at Roland Garros this year.

Can Swiatek hold off Sabalenka & Gauff? Our French Open predictions
Can Sabalenka and Gauff stop Swiatek winning a fourth straight Roland Garros title?

Rafael Nadal’s ‘really sad’ retirement ceremony slammed ahead of French Open farewell
'A tennis legend doesn't deserve to say goodbye like that.'

French Open: Alex Eala to face former foe as she gears up for Grand Slam debut
Eala lost her only previous match against the woman she will face in her Grand Slam debut.

Emma Raducanu told to hold ‘moderate’ French Open expectations by former world No 2
"She can play very well, she can move very well - so there's no reason why she can't play well on clay."

Emma Raducanu suffers injury scare as she misses rankings chance with Strasbourg exit
Raducanu was forced to take a medical timeout in a three-set loss to Danielle Collins.

Laver Cup set to return to iconic venue as 2026 host venue announced
The Laver Cup is set to return to London - four years after Roger Federer's emotional retirement.

Could Djokovic face Alcaraz or Sinner? How will Swiatek fare? Key French Open draw questions
The French Open draw is revealed on Thursday - what could await the likes of Djokovic and Swiatek?

Carlos Alcaraz ‘doesn’t have any doubts’ about French Open title defence, warns former No 2
Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of a successful Roland Garros title defence have been assessed by Alex Corretja.

French Open: 5 unseeded stars to watch out for in women’s singles draw
A string of dangerous floaters could trouble leading French Open contenders early on in Paris.