Features Writer at Tennis365 since April. Have a keen interest in the WTA Tour, historical content, and facts & stats. Formerly of Beat Media Group.
Articles by Oli Dickson Jefford
Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal? Jack Draper names his ATP ‘GOAT’
Rising star Draper was torn as he was asked to choose between the two tennis icons.
Jannik Sinner doping case: Former No 1 hopes ‘nothing happens’ with WADA appeal
Sinner is waiting for the outcome of a WADA appeal into his case.
Katie Boulter & Alex de Minaur face ‘unique situation’ after announcing engagement
Boulter and de Minaur will be on opposite sides of the net days after announcing their engagement.
Emma Raducanu ready to ‘fulfil my potential’ as she targets busy 2025 campaign
Raducanu will begin her season at the Auckland International.
The 9 most-played Grand Slam men’s singles final rivalries: ft Nadal-Federer, Djokovic-Nadal
Nadal features in the two most-played Grand Slam men's singles final rivalries of the Open Era.
Carlos Alcaraz’s coach reveals key ‘tweak’ in Spaniard’s game ahead of 2025
Juan Carlos Ferrero has revealed one key technical area the world No 3 is working on.
‘It is too early to compare Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner directly to the Big Three’
Gustavo Kuerten has warned against comparing Sinner and Alcaraz to the 'Big Three'.
US Open doubles champion Max Purcell suspended after admitting doping violation
Purcell's suspension relates to the use of a "prohibited method".
What prize money & ranking points did Joao Fonseca, Learner Tien earn at Next Gen ATP Finals?
Big money was up for grabs in Jeddah at the Next Gen ATP Finals.
Joao Fonseca matches stunning Sinner & Alcaraz feat after lifting Next Gen Finals title
Can Fonseca follow in Alcaraz and Sinner's footsteps after his historic win in Jeddah?
Ranked: The 5 best WTA players who could lift a first Grand Slam title in 2025
We look at five leading WTA contenders to win their first majors in 2025.
Novak Djokovic told Nick Kyrgios partnership ‘validates’ Australian’s Jannik Sinner comments
Djokovic and Kyrgios will pair up to play doubles at the Brisbane International.
Jannik Sinner’s ATP fan favourite award leaves former star ‘little bit surprised’
World No 1 Sinner was crowned as ATP Fan Favourite for the second straight.
Aryna Sabalenka’s ‘overreacting’ claim as she responds to Iga Swiatek’s doping case
Sabalenka was asked about her rival's infraction shortly before they were pictured practicing together.
5 WTA stars primed for top-10 rankings breakthrough in 2025: ft Mirra Andreeva, Diana Shnaider, Marta Kostyuk
We highlight 5 WTA stars who could seal a significant rankings breakthrough in 2025.
Alexander Zverev picks between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as ‘best player in the world’
Sinner and Alcaraz split the Slams in 2024 - but who had the best season?
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s ‘unique’ partnership hailed by past rival
Djokovic and Murray will work together across the pre-season and Australian swing.
Carlos Alcaraz exhibition matches defended by former No 1 – ‘very positive’
Alcaraz has faced criticism after playing two exhibition events across the off-season
John McEnroe delivers verdict on Sinner, Swiatek doping cases – ‘I want to believe the player’
Sinner and Swiatek - both reigning Grand Slam champions - failed drug tests in 2024.
5 ATP stars primed for top-10 rankings breakthrough in 2025: ft Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Arthur Fils
Which ATP Tour players could crack the top-10 for the first time in 2025?
‘Novak Djokovic-Andy Murray partnership looks more like a PR stunt than a real tandem’
Djokovic and Murray are working together in the build-up to the Australian Open.
The 17 active WTA players to win a Grand Slam singles title: Iga Swiatek with 5, Naomi Osaka 3rd
Swiatek, Osaka, and Aryna Sabalenka are among a handful of active WTA Slam winners.
Alexander Zverev reveals why French Open injury nightmare was ‘toughest moment’
Zverev suffered a season-ending injury in his 2022 Roland Garros semi-final versus Rafael Nadal.
‘Carlos Alcaraz did something very few players have been able to do in 2024’
Alcaraz was able to do "something special" in 2024 despite struggles with consistency.
Simona Halep handed major Australian Open boost amid stop-start comeback
Former world No 1 Halep previously reached the final Down Under in 2018.
The 6 active ATP players to win a Grand Slam singles title: Novak Djokovic with 24, Carlos Alcaraz 2nd
Only six active players on the ATP Tour have tasted Grand Slam success.
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s partnership ‘makes total sense’, reveals Laura Robson
"We were like, it's such a surprise, but in a way, it makes total sense."
The 5 women with most consecutive weeks as WTA world No 1: Serena Williams, Steffi Graf with 186
Five women have spent 100+ consecutive week as singles world No 1 on the WTA Rankings.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner compared to Borg & McEnroe – ‘Fire and Ice 2.0’
"You need great rivalries and different personalities. It is Fire and Ice 2.0 for me with Jannik and Carlos."
‘I lost 18 times against Rafael Nadal – it’s a huge regret not to have beaten him’
Nadal and Richard Gasquet are close friends - but the Spaniard always had the upper hand on court.
Carlos Alcaraz told to be ‘a little more selfish’ by former world No 1
"He is one of the biggest stars in world sport. Right now, he is the celebrity of celebrities wherever he goes."
The 9 best WTA players to never win a Grand Slam title: ft Karolina Pliskova, Dinara Safina, Elena Dementieva
We look at some of the best WTA players who couldn't quite get over the line at a Grand Slam.
‘Jannik Sinner reminded me of Venus Williams’ reveals Italian tennis chief
Sinner has risen from being a promising junior to being world No 1 and winning two Grand Slam titles.
Arthur Fils & Jakub Mensik dominate Next Gen ATP Finals as Alex Michelsen shines – our predictions
The brightest ATP Tour talents do battle in Jeddah - but who will prevail?
Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek & Simona Halep doping cases ‘absolute tragedy’, claims former No 4
"I put myself in the shoes of an athlete who tested positive for a substance in infinitesimal quantity."
Iga Swiatek’s coach fires back amid Nick Kyrgios doping saga criticism
Kyrgios has been a repeated critic of Swiatek since news of her doping violation emerged.
Carlos Alcaraz warned of Australian Open scheduling criticism – ‘people will come down on him’
Alcaraz will look to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam in Melbourne.
What Federer, Serena, Graf, & Borg did in retirement – as Rafael Nadal ponders options
With Nadal having called time on his career, what could await the Spaniard in the future?
Nick Kyrgios ‘used to hate and despise’ Rafael Nadal in Federer, Djokovic comparison
Kyrgios and Nadal were known to have a tense relationship and met nine times on the ATP Tour.
Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, or Elena Rybakina? Former WTA star picks favourite player
Swiatek, Sabalenka, and Rybakina are among the leading WTA stars heading into 2025.
The 8 men with most ATP top-10 wins in 2024: Jannik Sinner with 18, Carlos Alcaraz No 2
No one won more matches against ATP top-10 players than Sinner and Alcaraz in 2024.
‘We will see Novak Djokovic fighting for all the Grand Slam titles in 2025’
Djokovic did not win a Slam in 2024 - his first season without major success since 2017.
Alexander Zverev slams ‘not true’ reporting of controversial Ivan Lendl comments
Comments made by Zverev in 2019 were mistakenly reported as being from a new interview.
Iga Swiatek’s coach names her ‘toughest’ rival – and it’s not Aryna Sabalenka
Wim Fissette was asked to name Swiatek's "toughest" rival by a Polish media outlet.
Australian Open men’s singles projected seeds: Sinner No 1, Alcaraz & Djokovic top 8
World No 1 Sinner looks set to be top seed in his Australian Open title defence.
‘The whole tennis world is looking forward to having Nick Kyrgios back’
Kyrgios will play his first ATP-level match in 18 months at the Brisbane International.
Australian Open women’s singles projected seeds: Sabalenka No 1, Swiatek & Gauff chasing
Sabalenka looks set to lead the charge for what would be a third straight title in Melbourne.
Carlos Alcaraz matches Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg feat after historic 2024
Alcaraz's latest accomplishment sees him emulate two icons of the sport.
Jannik Sinner doping case: WADA chief confirms key reason for appeal
Sinner could be banned for up to two years should WADA be successful in their appeal.
‘Unfair’ equal prize money in tennis controversially slammed by former world No 3
"Male players work three times harder than female players, especially in Grand Slam tournaments."