Jonny O’Mara: The sweet success of the doubles tour
Jonny O’Mara speaks to The Big Racket about his rise into the top 50 and his future as a doubles specialist.
Category: Interviews
Are the upcoming ITF changes a hindrance to tennis?
Greg Howe provides his thoughts on what impact the ITF changes will have on tennis.
Greg Howe interview: what happened after Chasing Points?
In part one of our interview with Greg Howe, we catch up with the recent author as he reflect on his career and explains what happened next.
Why tennis negativity has to end in 2019
Can tennis fans have a role in preventing abuse of tennis players on social media?
Ankita Raina: Inspiring the next generation of Indian tennis stars
In April 2018, Ankita Raina became only the fifth Indian singles player to break inside the world’s top 200. Fast-forward four months, and Raina was joined by the sixth member … Continue reading Ankita Raina: Inspiring the next generation of Indian tennis stars
Alicia Barnett: Education, injuries and overcoming the mental barriers of tennis
On Wednesday 18 July, Alicia Barnett – or Lissey as she likes to be known – stunned the world number 155 Olivia Rogowska for the loss of just one game. … Continue reading Alicia Barnett: Education, injuries and overcoming the mental barriers of tennis
Olivia Nicholls proves there’s success to be had in doubles
British tennis player, Olivia Nicholls, has been one of the standout British performers this year, following her success in the doubles. We catch up with the 23 year-old to see what has inspired her form and what her future plans are in the sport.
Is tennis training top heavy?
Tennis coach, Thomas Leach, explains how he has transformed his coaching to ensure his pupils learn the art of competing.
Abigail Tere-Apisah: Breaking new grounds for Papua New Guinean tennis
It’s fair to say that Papua New Guinea is not known for its tennis players. Abigail Tere-Apisah is battling to change those views. Read her story here.
10 minutes with… Maia Lumsden
Teenager Maia Lumsden gives The Big Racket the lowdown on her first full professional season and tells us about her plans for 2018.
Emily Webley-Smith: still striving to improve
Emily Webley-Smith, 33, is about to embark on her 15th year as a professional tennis player. Ranked outside the top 500, what are her goals for 2018? And what motivates her to keep playing, despite numerous injury setbacks?
Aussie Rules for Scot Isabelle Wallace
Two years ago, Isabelle Wallace made the bold decision to switch allegiances from Great Britain to Australia. But how has her career developed since and was it worth it? We spoke with Isabelle on her path to the top, via Inverness Tennis and Squash Club.
