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Thoughts on the 2026 Australian Open

Alcaraz earns immortality, Rybakina outlasts Sabalenka, and Djokovic still has it and much more

By Stephen Higgins | 3 February 2026

Alcaraz avenges Wimbledon, solid Sabalenka, Naomi returns and who's stepping up in 2026?

By Stephen Higgins | 10 September 2025

Swiatek soars on the grass, Jannik holds his nerve and why the Beeb can do better

By Stephen Higgins | 18 July 2025

A men’s final for the ages, Coco’s endurance and Boisson’s breakthrough in Paris

By Stephen Higgins | 9 June 2025

Sinner's solid defence, Keys' remarkable run and questions for Novak

By Stephen Higgins | 28 January 2025

Sinner succeeds, Sabalenka defends and Medvedev endures in Melbourne

By Stephen Higgins | 1 February 2024

The complete Carlos, praise for Marketa and BBC foibles

By Stephen Higgins | 18 July 2023

Djokovic moves to 23 grand slams while Swiatek overcomes a stern Muchova challenge

By Stephen Higgins | 12 June 2023

Present for the great man's professional farewell at the Laver Cup

By Stephen Higgins | 3 October 2022

Reflecting on the shock exit and superb career of Ash Barty

By Stephen Higgins | 23 March 2022

Djokovic's comeback, Barbora's breakthrough and much more

By Stephen Higgins | 14 June 2021

The Puerto Rican, the South African and the database billionaire

By Stephen Higgins | 20 February 2018

The Croatian teenager determined to crash the top 10 party

By Stephen Higgins | 29 July 2015