I am Editor of Tennis365, managing and producing tennis content across multiple platforms including web, social and video from a team of high-quality and dedicated journalists and writers. I am responsible for the day-to-day output from the Tennis365 team, identifying new strategies to bring tennis fans closer to the action and building the site’s authority. I am also responsible for ensuring the quality of our content remains at a high level through responsible reporting and setting professional journalistic standards. Having focused mostly on breaking news and the odd feature during the early days, my role has shifted to finding more niche, specialist features and news angles that help us to stand out from the crowd. After spending a couple of years as a sub-editor and duty editor at the South African news, entertainment and sports website IOL, I moved over to TEAMtalk to fulfil my dream of working in sports journalism. I started as a general sports writer and produced different types of content for several of the Planet Sport websites - including PlanetF1, Planet Rugby and Cricket365 - before deciding it was time for a new adventure in online marketing. I found I missed sport too much and when the opportunity to become editor at the newly launched Tennis365 became available in 2017, it was game, set and match. It has been a privilege to be part of the site from day one and follow its journey of encouraging growth. I belatedly completed my degree in Communications Science at the University of South Africa in 2023 after studying part-time while running Tennis365 during the day.
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Articles by Shahida Jacobs

Novak Djokovic’s father hits out at Western media over their negative portrayal of his son
Srdjan Djokovic slams Western media.

Boris Becker ‘impressed’ by Nick Kyrgios, insists Australian has talent to ‘win Wimbledon at least once’
Boris Becker doffs his hat to Nick Kyrgios.

Ashleigh Barty insists there is ‘no extra pressure’ over world No 1 ranking battle with Naomi Osaka
"Extra pressure is non-existent for me," says Barty.

Jamie Murray explains why Novak Djokovic’s NBA-style bubble idea would be difficult to pull off in tennis
"That's obviously very difficult," says Jamie Murray.

Boris Becker hails Novak Djokovic’s ‘tactical masterclass’ and explains how Serb outwitted Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic "messed up" Daniil Medvedev's rhythm.

Novak Djokovic to ‘take some time off to heal’ as he reveals abdominal ‘damage is bigger’
Novak Djokovic confirms injury worsened.

Naomi Osaka eyes French Open and Wimbledon glory, but needs to get comfortable on clay and grass
Naomi Osaka determined to "complete her set".

Goran Ivanisevic on Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal: ‘They are going to overtake Roger Federer’
"They surprise me every day," says Goran Ivanisevic.

WATCH: Andy Murray receives a signed Juventus shirt from Cristiano Ronaldo
Andy Murray and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange gifts.

Daniil Medvedev’s lovely ‘small story’ about Novak Djokovic after final: ‘The guy was a god for me’
"Nice words" from Medvedev about Djokovic.

‘Confused’ Naomi Osaka apologies to Jennifer Brady after ‘Jennifer, Jenny’ mistake during speech
Naomi Osaka clarifies her "Jennifer" comment.

Mats Wilander on Australian Open final: ‘I think it is 51-49 in favour of Novak Djokovic’
Mats Wilander feels Novak Djokovic is the slight favourite.

Naomi Osaka vows not to take Grand Slam ‘privilege’ for granted after winning Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is now a four-time Grand Slam winner.

2021 Australian Open men’s final info, recent form, betting and preview: Novak Djokovic v Daniil Medvedev
A look ahead to the 2021 Australian Open men's final.

2021 Australian Open women’s final info, form, betting and preview: Naomi Osaka v Jennifer Brady
The lowdown ahead of the Australian Open women's final.

WATCH: Emotional Serena Williams’ post-match press conference as tennis great leaves room in tears
Serena Williams' emotional press conference.

Novak Djokovic’s idea of tournament bubbles is not perfect, but it’s better than nothing
Oli Jefford on Novak Djokovic's tournament bubbles idea.

Ashleigh Barty falters again as hunt for home title at Australian Open continues
Oli Jefford on Ashleigh Barty's missed opportunity.

‘I had to have surgery and had my appendix removed,’ reveals Sofia Kenin
Sofia Kenin on the mend.

Ashleigh Barty ‘disappointed’ she allowed medical time-out to ‘become a turning point’
Ashleigh Barty philosophical after exit.

Grigor Dimitrov lifts on lid on extent of his injury: ‘I couldn’t put my socks on before the match’
"I don't like quitting," says Grigor Dimitrov.

Roger Federer adds another event to his 2021 schedule as he joins Dubai entry list
Roger Federer set for double duty in Middle East.

Draw for Biella Challenger Indoor II revealed as Andy Murray finds himself in difficult half
The draw for the Biella II event is out.

Serena Williams ‘not obsessed’ with equalling Grand Slam record, says her coach Patrick Mouratoglou
Serena Williams just wants to win more Slams.

Alexander Zverev vows to adopt ‘aggressive’ approach against Novak Djokovic as he outlines game plan
Zverev determined to dominate against Djokovic.

‘I don’t for a second believe they are faking injuries’ – Patrick Mouratoglou on Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal
Mouratoglou's views on Djokovic and Nadal injuries.

‘I am not a machine,’ says Dominic Thiem after his Australian Open campaign comes to a limp end
Not a great night for Dominic Thiem.

Hsieh Su-wei pretends she is ‘only 18 years old’ and jokes she’ll ‘probably get smashed’ by Naomi Osaka
Hsieh Su-wei is on a roll at the 2021 Australian Open.

WATCH: Nick Kyrgios pokes fun at Novak Djokovic by replicating world No 1’s trademark celebration
Nick Kyrgios has another go at Novak Djokovic.

Naomi Osaka admits she is ‘not looking forward’ to playing ‘really tricky’ Hsieh Su-wei
Naomi Osaka faces giant-killer Hsieh Su-wei next.

‘I was debating really strongly in my head to retire,’ reveals Novak Djokovic after dramatic win
Novak Djokovic battles to brilliant win at Melbourne Park.

‘I was already dealing with the loss,’ says Dominic Thiem after incredible comeback against Nick Kyrgios
Dominic Thiem gets out of jail against Nick Kyrgios.

Serena Williams on next opponent Aryna Sabalenka: ‘She has a big, big power game. Strong like myself’
Power will meet power when Williams takes on Sabalenka.

Alexander Zverev marches on and gets Mats Wilander gushing over how ‘unbelievably well’ he is playing
Alexander Zverev producing the goods in Melbourne.

WATCH: ‘Maybe she has taken too much gin or tequila’ – Rafael Nadal on his Australian Open heckler
Rafael Nadal sees lighter side of mid-match interruption.

WATCH: Highlights of Andy Murray’s second-round win at the Biella Challenger Indoor in Italy
Andy Murray into quarter-final of Challenger Tour event.

Translated transcript of Fabio Fognini and ‘f****** lucky’ Salvatore Caruso’s verbal bust-up
Just two Italian players having a go at each other.

Nick Kyrgios hailed as ‘biggest drawcard behind Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams’
Nick brings hysteria. It's another level of wild."

‘My head wasn’t there,’ says defending champion Sofia Kenin after tearful Australian Open exit
"I’m not there 100% physically, mentally," says Sofia Kenin.

Nick Kyrgios on next Australian Open opponent Dominic Thiem: ‘He trains like an absolute animal’
Kyrgios vows to "play with instinct" against Thiem.

Jamie Murray says Andy ‘is just excited to be able to play’ after missing out on Australian Open
Andy Murray "just needs to play matches", says Jamie.

Stacked bottom half of Australian Open women’s draw starts to crack open
Oli Jefford on potential blockbusters at Australian Open.

‘I don’t know how I got out of that. That was one of the craziest matches ever,’ says Nick Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios does what he does best.

Simona Halep ‘happy and proud’ with her fighting spirit as she toughs it out against Ajla Tomlanovic
Simona Halep somehow manages to stay alive.

Canadian tennis continues to rise with three men in third round at Australian Open
Canadian tennis is going from strength to strength.

‘I’m so sad for her,’ says Sara Errani as injured Venus Williams battles on until the end
A sad end for Venus Williams at the 2021 Australian Open.

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty hails the ‘incredible’ strength in depth in women’s tennis
"The women's game is getting so strong," says Barty.

Serena Williams on having fun, her Flo-Jo inspired outfit, why she needs to wear nude colour underwear
Serena Williams is enjoying life Down Under.

WATCH: Highlights of Andy Murray’s ATP Challenger Tour win, featuring his famous lob on match point
Highlights from Murray's ATP Challenger Tour match.

‘Flat’ Dan Evans laments ‘bittersweet’ title, saying ‘no one is going to remember I won’ in a few weeks
"It’s difficult to swallow," admits Dan Evans.