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 9 American women to win US Open title in Open Era – ft. Coco Gauff, Serena Williams
No other country has produced as many US Open women's winners in the Open Era.
Jannik Sinner critics slammed by Andy Roddick in staunch defence of world No 1
Talk around Sinner's doping sanction has dominated the build-up to the US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz ‘moved away from image of being 100% perfect’ claims former world No 1
"I think it takes some of the pressure off him."
Aryna Sabalenka lifts maiden US Open title as Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff falter – our predictions
We make our predictions for the US Open women's singles draw.
Aryna Sabalenka admits she could have made ‘better decision’ after ex-partner’s death
World No 2 Sabalenka bravely opened up about her struggles with mental health in recent months.
Ons Jabeur sends defiant message despite ‘truly sad’ US Open announcement
Former world No 2 Jabeur reached the final of the US Open women's singles draw back in 2022.
Elena Rybakina makes huge coaching announcement days before US Open
Rybakina will be the fourth seed in New York and is looking to make the second week for the first time.
Naomi Osaka’s US Open chances questioned by Chris Evert in ‘magic’ verdict
Osaka is a two-time champion in New York, winning the title in 2018 and 2020.
Jessica Pegula makes ‘stress’ admission ahead of US Open campaign
World No 6 Pegula heads into Flushing Meadows as one of the form players on the WTA Tour.
Aryna Sabalenka makes ‘calm’ confession after Cincinnati resurgence
Sabalenka is a hesitant favourite for the US Open after her Cincinnati Open triumph.
Jannik Sinner: Previously suspended ATP star ‘devastated and shocked’ by drug tests ruling
"I could not even set foot on a non-private court for most of the duration of my case."
The 9 men to win Cincinnati and US Open titles in same season – ft. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic
The 'Big Three' have all followed up success in Cincinnati with a US Open triumph.
Novak Djokovic’s ‘mentality’ highlighted by Pep Guardiola in glowing comments
Guardiola heaped praise on Djokovic following the Serbian's Olympic triumph.
Chris Evert makes ‘protect’ claim and questions Jannik Sinner’s team amid doping case saga
"They're going to keep certain things secret if you're a top player because they don’t want the press."
John McEnroe reacts to ‘shocking’ Jannik Sinner case and calls for ‘uniform’ approach
"This is a guy at the moment ranked No 1 in the world. This is surprising news for all of us."
Jannik Sinner’s failed drugs test: What is clostebol – the substance world No 1 tested positive for?
Sinner twice tested positive for the drug back in March - but what exactly is it?
US Open: The 9 greatest men’s singles champions – ranked!
Flushing Meadows has produced some iconic men's singles champions - but who are the greatest?
US Open: The 9 greatest women’s singles champions – ranked!
Who are the greatest US Open women's singles champions of the Open Era?
Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Who is US Open favourite?
Sinner, Djokovic, and Alcaraz are seemingly clear of field - but who is the title favourite in New York?
The 7 American men to win US Open in Open Era – as current crop look to end 21-year wait
Seven American men have won the US Open in the Open Era - though only one has done so this century.
The 5 women with 20+ WTA 1000 final appearances – ft. Serena Williams, Steffi Graf
To date, only five women have appeared in more than 20 WTA 1000 finals.
6 past and present tennis star comments on scheduling after Iga Swiatek-Yevgeny Kafelnikov row – including Rafael Nadal’s ‘destroying’ warning
Swiatek's comments are not the first time scheduling concerns have been raised.
The 6 women to reach Canadian and Cincinnati Open finals in same year – as Jessica Pegula continues epic run
Pegula is just the sixth woman to reach finals at both tournaments in the same year.
WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz suffers rankings blow as he OBLITERATES racket in Cincinnati loss
Fans in-person and on social media were in shock as the world No 3's anger boiled over in Cincinnati.
Iga Swiatek hits yet more milestones as she cruises into Cincinnati quarter-finals
Swiatek dropped just four games as she eased into the last eight of the Cincinnati Open.
The 5 ATP players with most hard-court titles before turning 23 – ft Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic
Sinner only turned 23 on Friday - but already has 12 hard court titles to his name.
Jack Draper, Alexander Zverev give verdict on ‘very fast’ Cincinnati Open courts
"It's probably one of the fastest court we play this year."
Cincinnati curse: Coco Gauff’s exit extends shocking 8-year run for reigning women’s champion
Gauff was beaten early in her Cincinnati title defence - but isn't the only recent champion to struggle.
Roger Federer ‘a category apart compared to Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic’
"The talent he had in his hands is a certainty."
‘Incredible human’ Jannik Sinner paid glowing tribute by Jack Draper
"He's one of those guys who's showing us the way."
Emma Raducanu scheduling approach questioned by former Olympic champion
"Practice is practice, but playing in a match situation is something that can’t be replicated."
Chinese WTA star breaks unfortunate 24-year-old losing streak record
Zhang Shuai has not won a match since February 2023.
Tennis ‘making too much’ of Carlos Alcaraz, claims influential figure
"We have to be much more patient, leave him alone."
‘Cyborg’ Novak Djokovic hailed by ATP rival after Olympic triumph
Djokovic became the oldest Olympic tennis champion in the modern era after winning gold in Paris.
Aryna Sabalenka makes ‘extra motivation’ comment as she eyes Cincinnati breakthrough
Sabalenka will be looking to break new ground in Cincinnati as she continues her comeback from injury.
The 4 men to complete Canadian Open-Cincinnati Open ‘Summer Sweep’ – ft Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi
Only four ATP players - all former world No 1's - have won both events in the same year.
Iga Swiatek closes in on Serena Williams record after opening Cincinnati win
Swiatek fended off a stern test from Varvara Gracheva to reach round three in Cincinnati.
Coco Gauff makes ‘pressure’ admission as she prepares for Cincinnati defence
Gauff starts her title defence against Yulia Putintseva later on Thursday.
US Open: Naomi Osaka, Dominic Thiem headline 16-strong wildcard list
Osaka and Thiem are two of the four Grand Slam champions who have been handed a wildcard by the USTA.
Can Iga Swiatek become 3rd woman to achieve special Cincinnati Open feat?
Swiatek is looking to do something in Cincinnati that only Serena Williams and Ashleigh Barty have done previously.
Quiz: Can you name Roger Federer’s 13 Grand Slam final opponents?
Federer faced 13 different men across 31 Grand Slam finals - but how many can you name?
The 9 greatest US female tennis players of the Open Era – ranked!
We rank the best American women's singles players of the Open Era.
Emma Raducanu: The 3 biggest scheduling decisions for rest of 2024
Raducanu will have to make some key scheduling decisions throughout the rest of the season.
The last 9 women to win the Cincinnati Open – ft. Serena Williams, Ashleigh Barty, Coco Gauff
The last nine editions of the Cincinatti Open have produced nine different women's singles champions.
The 9 greatest US male tennis players of the Open Era – ranked!
Who are the greatest American ATP players of the Open Era?
Roger Federer’s Cincinnati Open legacy: 6 stats highlighting incredible Midwest success
The Cincinnati Open was one of the most successful events of Federer's epic career.
The 5 lowest-ranked Masters 1000 winners of all time – ft. Canadian Open champion Alexei Popyrin
Popyrin has made history by becoming one of the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champions ever.
Taylor Fritz vs Tommy Paul vs Ben Shelton vs Sebastian Korda: Battle for US No 1 heats up after Korda’s surge
Korda has surged into contention to be US No 1 for the first time after his recent rise up the ATP Rankings.
The 5 American women with multiple WTA 1000 final appearances: Serena Williams 1st, Jessica Pegula 3rd
Only two US players have reached more WTA 1000 finals than Pegula since the format was introduced.
Can Coco Gauff join Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka in exclusive Cincinnati Open club?
Gauff is looking to do something only Williams and Azarenka have done over the past two decades.