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 11 previous Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff matches: Can US No 1 turn tables on French Open champion?
Swiatek has had the better of the meetings between the two - including two wins at Roland Garros.
Iga Swiatek hits incredible top-10 win milestone after latest French Open thrashing
Swiatek dropped just two games as she dominated against the reigning Wimbledon champion.
WATCH: Ons Jabeur wows French Open crowd with 3 stunning hotshots
Jabeur proved why she is tennis' ultimate magician at Roland Garros.
How Aryna Sabalenka matched Serena Williams with French Open run
Sabalenka has emulated a feat last achieved by Serena in 2009 and 2010.
What Emma Navarro’s French Open loss means for US Olympic team
Navarro's Olympic hopes are all but over after a round 4 loss in Paris.
4 incredible Grand Slam milestones highlight improved WTA consistency at French Open
The consistency at the top of the WTA has been highlighted at Roland Garros.
Carlos Alcaraz triumphs, Jannik Sinner replaces Novak Djokovic as No 1, Iga Swiatek prevails among our French Open week 2 predictions
We make our predictions for the second week at Roland Garros.
13 active ATP players to reach every Grand Slam quarter-final: Grigor Dimitrov joins list at French Open
Dimitrov has reached a first French Open quarter-final aged 33.
Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals one-word reason behind Paula Badosa mixed doubles campaign at French Open
Tsitsipas and girlfriend Badosa are playing mixed doubles at Roland Garros this year.
Mirra Andreeva’s coach: How famed figure is pushing teen star to new heights
Andreeva has been working with one of the most respected figures in tennis.
Iga Swiatek back to dominant best at French Open – and gets surprise from Chatrier crowd
Swiatek had a positive interaction with the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd - after a tense moment earlier in the week.
Alexander Zverev trial begins in Berlin amid French Open campaign
World No 4 Zverev is currently playing at the French Open, and is not required to attend the hearing.
WATCH: Andrey Rublev’s latest meltdown in shock French Open loss
Rublev's emotions are again under the spotlight after a shock French Open loss on Friday.
Who is Olga Danilovic? Novak Djokovic superfan embarking on epic French Open run
Danilovic - who has previously played doubles with "idol" Djokovic - is the talk of the town in Paris.
Coco Gauff’s French Open round 4 opponent: Who is Elisabetta Cocciaretto?
Cocciaretto could prove a tough test for world No 3 Gauff at Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic makes candid admission about facing Rafael Nadal at French Open
Djokovic faced Nadal 10 times at Roland Garros, beating the King of Clay twice in Paris.
Novak Djokovic moves ahead of Rafael Nadal with French Open milestone
Djokovic has now achieved something that not even Rafael Nadal has managed at Roland Garros.
Danielle Collins misses big rankings chance after shock French Open loss
Collins served for a place in the third round in set two - but was ultimately beaten in her final Roland Garros.
Paula Badosa closes in on big rankings breakthrough at French Open – and faces best friend next
Things are looking up for Badosa after reaching round three at Roland Garros.
French Open issues drastic rule changes after Iga Swiatek and David Goffin controversies
Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo announced some big rule changes for fans on Thursday.
7 ultimate tennis power couples: Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, Roger and Mirka Federer star
Agassi and Graf, and the Federers, both feature among the greatest past and present tennis couples.
Iga Swiatek survives Naomi Osaka at French Open: 3 reasons classic encounter was so close
Swiatek saved a match point to keep her title defence alive on Court Philippe Chatrier.
French Open fashion hits and misses: Carlos Alcaraz underwhelms as Marta Kostyuk stars
Who is winning and losing in the fashion stakes at Roland Garros?
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa make bold French Open move – and aren’t the only couple to do so
All eyes will be on Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa when they take to court together at Roland Garros.
Yannick Noah: Meet the tennis great set to captain Team Europe at Laver Cup
Team Europe have turned to a hugely popular figure to replace Bjorn Borg as Laver Cup captain.
Robin Soderling: What happened to world No 4 who stunned Rafael Nadal at French Open?
Soderling pulled off one of the biggest upsets in history by beating Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.
Venus Williams and retiring Alize Cornet star in list of 5 women with most Grand Slam appearances
The Williams sisters and Alize Cornet feature in a list of WTA stars with the most Major appearances.
Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya join list of 7 tennis power couples
Sinner and Kalinskaya are the latest tennis power couple to get the sport talking.
Iga Swiatek v Naomi Osaka: 5 talking points ahead of French Open blockbuster
Two modern-day tennis greats will face off in a blockbuster round two match at Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal’s Olympic Games record – as he sets sights on Paris 2024
Nadal will be looking to add to his medal collection at Paris 2024 this summer.
Rafael Nadal’s 4 French Open losses: Alexander Zverev 3rd man to beat Spaniard at Roland Garros
Alexander Zverev became just the third man to beat Nadal at Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic’s 7 best French Open match wins ahead of latest title defence
We look at some of Djokovic's best French Open wins ahead of his title defence in Paris.
Who is Anna Kalinskaya? Jannik Sinner rumoured to be dating rising tennis star
Get to know WTA star Anna Kalinskaya - the tennis ace rumoured to be dating Jannik Sinner.
The 5 men to win consecutive Australian and French Open titles – ft. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal
Only five ATP greats have won the Australian and French Open titles in the same year.
The 5 women to win consecutive Australian and French Open titles – ft. Serena Williams and Steffi Graf
Aryna Sabalenka will look to emulate five all-time greats with a French Open triumph this fortnight.
French Open Day 2: 5 things to watch – including Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner
Alexander Zverev versus Rafael Nadal headlines Day 2 action at the French Open.
French Open: The 9 greatest ATP players never to lift title – ranked!
Who are the greatest ATP players to never lift the French Open title?
Carlos Alcaraz does what he needs to do in French Open win – but questions remain
Carlos Alcaraz was rarely threatened in his French Open round one win, but there will still be questions to answer.
Iga Swiatek: Her 5 previous French Open round 1 matches – ahead of 2024 debut
Iga Swiatek has a perfect 5-0 record in round one matches at Roland Garros.
Naomi Osaka wins on French Open return: 3 key takeaways
Naomi Osaka battled to victory in what was her first French Open match since 2022.
2004 French Open: What happened last time men’s Roland Garros draw was wide open?
2004 saw one of the most surprising and dramatic French Open tournaments in men's singles history.
Tennis icon hails ‘Hall of Famers’ Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka ahead of ‘bizarre’ French Open clash
Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka face off in a battle of three-time major winners on Sunday.
French Open: 5 things to watch on Day 1 – including Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka
There are some key topics to keep an eye on as Roland Garros gets underway on Sunday.
Who is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, rising French star – and new ATP champion?
Who exactly is the latest rising star of French tennis?
Madison Keys set for latest rankings jump – and could prove French Open stumbling block for key contender
Keys cemented her return to form by claiming the WTA 500 title in Strasbourg.
The battle for No 1: How Jannik Sinner can usurp Novak Djokovic at French Open
Sinner has a strong chance of usurping Djokovic as world No 1 at Roland Garros this year.
Rafael Nadal makes telling comment about French Open future ahead of blockbuster Alexander Zverev clash
Nadal will face fourth seed Alexander Zverev in a brutal round one clash at Roland Garros.
French Open order of play Day 1: Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka, Murray-Wawrinka star on Chatrier
Four Grand Slam champions will take to Philippe Chatrier on the opening day of Roland Garros.
French Open: 5 key talking points from the women’s draw
The French Open women's draw has thrown up some fascinating scenarios.
French Open women’s draw: Iga Swiatek v Naomi Osaka potential round 2, Sabalenka and Rybakina in same half
Defending champion Iga Swiatek could face Naomi Osaka in round two at Roland Garros.