Stephen Higgins
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After an enthralling battle, China break Ireland at the end of set two and hold on to clinch the Davis Cup tie with a 6-2 7-5 scoreline.
The Irish side were probably the better pair in the second set, but fine margins went against them.
China lead 3-0 and there will be another singles.
The Irish side were probably the better pair in the second set, but fine margins went against them.
China lead 3-0 and there will be another singles.
September 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
After an enthralling battle, China break Ireland at the end of set two and hold on to clinch the Davis Cup tie with a 6-2 7-5 scoreline.
The Irish side were probably the better pair in the second set, but fine margins went against them.
China lead 3-0 and there will be another singles.
The Irish side were probably the better pair in the second set, but fine margins went against them.
China lead 3-0 and there will be another singles.
After a close first set, China's Yunchaokete Bu showed his top 100 class to put away Ireland's Peter Buldorini 6-4 6-1 in the first singles.
Up next, Michael Agwi in the second singles against Yi Zhou.
Up next, Michael Agwi in the second singles against Yi Zhou.
September 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
After a close first set, China's Yunchaokete Bu showed his top 100 class to put away Ireland's Peter Buldorini 6-4 6-1 in the first singles.
Up next, Michael Agwi in the second singles against Yi Zhou.
Up next, Michael Agwi in the second singles against Yi Zhou.
The draw for this weekend's Davis Cup clash between Ireland and China has been set.
On Saturday, Irish no.2 Peter Buldorini will start off against Yunchaokete Bu (ranked 74th in the world).
Then should be a competitive one with no.1 Michael Agwi against Yi Zhou (ranked 301).
Preview on the way!
On Saturday, Irish no.2 Peter Buldorini will start off against Yunchaokete Bu (ranked 74th in the world).
Then should be a competitive one with no.1 Michael Agwi against Yi Zhou (ranked 301).
Preview on the way!
September 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The draw for this weekend's Davis Cup clash between Ireland and China has been set.
On Saturday, Irish no.2 Peter Buldorini will start off against Yunchaokete Bu (ranked 74th in the world).
Then should be a competitive one with no.1 Michael Agwi against Yi Zhou (ranked 301).
Preview on the way!
On Saturday, Irish no.2 Peter Buldorini will start off against Yunchaokete Bu (ranked 74th in the world).
Then should be a competitive one with no.1 Michael Agwi against Yi Zhou (ranked 301).
Preview on the way!
Apart from a few service wobbles, 14-year-old Ida Wobker put on an incredible display as she won the 2025 Irish Open final with a 6-2 6-7 6-1 victory over Victoria Allen.
The German is a special talent with clean ball striking, efficient movement and skill in the forecourt.
Enormous potential.
The German is a special talent with clean ball striking, efficient movement and skill in the forecourt.
Enormous potential.
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Apart from a few service wobbles, 14-year-old Ida Wobker put on an incredible display as she won the 2025 Irish Open final with a 6-2 6-7 6-1 victory over Victoria Allen.
The German is a special talent with clean ball striking, efficient movement and skill in the forecourt.
Enormous potential.
The German is a special talent with clean ball striking, efficient movement and skill in the forecourt.
Enormous potential.
It's finals day at the Irish Open and we're starting with the ladies.
Victoria Allen of Great Britain will take on 14-year-old Ida Wobker of Germany.
The German is the youngest player in the top 1000 and looks like a wonderful talent. Excited to see this.
Victoria Allen of Great Britain will take on 14-year-old Ida Wobker of Germany.
The German is the youngest player in the top 1000 and looks like a wonderful talent. Excited to see this.
August 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
It's finals day at the Irish Open and we're starting with the ladies.
Victoria Allen of Great Britain will take on 14-year-old Ida Wobker of Germany.
The German is the youngest player in the top 1000 and looks like a wonderful talent. Excited to see this.
Victoria Allen of Great Britain will take on 14-year-old Ida Wobker of Germany.
The German is the youngest player in the top 1000 and looks like a wonderful talent. Excited to see this.
The latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and it's packed:
- The Canadian Open starts
- Tsitsipas and Osaka change coaches
- The 2025 Irish Open kicks off
- Plus the usual news, results, rankings and photo of the week
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- The Canadian Open starts
- Tsitsipas and Osaka change coaches
- The 2025 Irish Open kicks off
- Plus the usual news, results, rankings and photo of the week
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July 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and it's packed:
- The Canadian Open starts
- Tsitsipas and Osaka change coaches
- The 2025 Irish Open kicks off
- Plus the usual news, results, rankings and photo of the week
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- The Canadian Open starts
- Tsitsipas and Osaka change coaches
- The 2025 Irish Open kicks off
- Plus the usual news, results, rankings and photo of the week
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The latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and features:
- My thoughts on Wimbledon 2025
- The latest news
- And the usual photo of the week, rankings and upcoming tournaments
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- My thoughts on Wimbledon 2025
- The latest news
- And the usual photo of the week, rankings and upcoming tournaments
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July 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and features:
- My thoughts on Wimbledon 2025
- The latest news
- And the usual photo of the week, rankings and upcoming tournaments
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- My thoughts on Wimbledon 2025
- The latest news
- And the usual photo of the week, rankings and upcoming tournaments
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After early brilliance from Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner turns the final with relentless consistency, aggression and improved serving.
The world no.1 takes a first Wimbledon title and fourth major overall with a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over the 2-time winner.
He's 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
The world no.1 takes a first Wimbledon title and fourth major overall with a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over the 2-time winner.
He's 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
July 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
After early brilliance from Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner turns the final with relentless consistency, aggression and improved serving.
The world no.1 takes a first Wimbledon title and fourth major overall with a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over the 2-time winner.
He's 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
The world no.1 takes a first Wimbledon title and fourth major overall with a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over the 2-time winner.
He's 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
Iga Swiatek wins her first Wimbledon title in under an hour after a (sadly) historic 6-0 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova.
The American who clearly struggled with nerves, couldn't handle the Pole's relentless ball striking, movement and focus.
Iga is now 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
The American who clearly struggled with nerves, couldn't handle the Pole's relentless ball striking, movement and focus.
Iga is now 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
July 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Iga Swiatek wins her first Wimbledon title in under an hour after a (sadly) historic 6-0 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova.
The American who clearly struggled with nerves, couldn't handle the Pole's relentless ball striking, movement and focus.
Iga is now 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
The American who clearly struggled with nerves, couldn't handle the Pole's relentless ball striking, movement and focus.
Iga is now 3/4 of the way to a career grand slam.
A sight you never tire of as Marketa and Emma clash. Good start from the Brit.
July 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A sight you never tire of as Marketa and Emma clash. Good start from the Brit.
One of the great privileges of my life was seeing Brian Wilson play in Dublin and Manchester.
I've loved Pet Sounds since I was a teenager, so the experience of witnessing it played so magnificently in full was life fulfilling.
An absolute musical genius in every respect who created wonder. RIP.
I've loved Pet Sounds since I was a teenager, so the experience of witnessing it played so magnificently in full was life fulfilling.
An absolute musical genius in every respect who created wonder. RIP.
June 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
One of the great privileges of my life was seeing Brian Wilson play in Dublin and Manchester.
I've loved Pet Sounds since I was a teenager, so the experience of witnessing it played so magnificently in full was life fulfilling.
An absolute musical genius in every respect who created wonder. RIP.
I've loved Pet Sounds since I was a teenager, so the experience of witnessing it played so magnificently in full was life fulfilling.
An absolute musical genius in every respect who created wonder. RIP.
The Crosscourt View newsletter is back in time for Madrid and features:
- Will there be carnage at the Caja Magica befitting the clay swing so far?
- Plus the usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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- Will there be carnage at the Caja Magica befitting the clay swing so far?
- Plus the usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Crosscourt View newsletter is back in time for Madrid and features:
- Will there be carnage at the Caja Magica befitting the clay swing so far?
- Plus the usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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- Will there be carnage at the Caja Magica befitting the clay swing so far?
- Plus the usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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An absolute disgrace.
Signed up for the Roland Garros portal, waited in the queue, then when just about to buy tickets I get this screen.
I rang them once and they hung up on me, now the phone won't even answer. Absolutely horrendous experience.
Signed up for the Roland Garros portal, waited in the queue, then when just about to buy tickets I get this screen.
I rang them once and they hung up on me, now the phone won't even answer. Absolutely horrendous experience.
March 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
An absolute disgrace.
Signed up for the Roland Garros portal, waited in the queue, then when just about to buy tickets I get this screen.
I rang them once and they hung up on me, now the phone won't even answer. Absolutely horrendous experience.
Signed up for the Roland Garros portal, waited in the queue, then when just about to buy tickets I get this screen.
I rang them once and they hung up on me, now the phone won't even answer. Absolutely horrendous experience.
With Indian Wells kicking off, the latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and features:
- A look through the singles draws
- The usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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- A look through the singles draws
- The usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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March 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
With Indian Wells kicking off, the latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and features:
- A look through the singles draws
- The usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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- A look through the singles draws
- The usual news, rankings, photo of the week and upcoming events
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Just out of @newsagents.bsky.social at the Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Wandered over from Dublin and it was great to see them in person. The venue is fabulous too.
Wandered over from Dublin and it was great to see them in person. The venue is fabulous too.
February 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Just out of @newsagents.bsky.social at the Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Wandered over from Dublin and it was great to see them in person. The venue is fabulous too.
Wandered over from Dublin and it was great to see them in person. The venue is fabulous too.
The latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and features:
- Simona Halep retires
- Remembering Matt Doyle
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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- Simona Halep retires
- Remembering Matt Doyle
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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February 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out and features:
- Simona Halep retires
- Remembering Matt Doyle
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
You can read it (or subscribe for free) right here:
mailchi.mp/crosscourtvi...
- Simona Halep retires
- Remembering Matt Doyle
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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mailchi.mp/crosscourtvi...
The latest newsletter is out with:
- My thoughts on the 2025 Australian Open
- Can anyone compete with Jannik Sinner?
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
You can read it (or subscribe for free) right here:
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- My thoughts on the 2025 Australian Open
- Can anyone compete with Jannik Sinner?
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
You can read it (or subscribe for free) right here:
mailchi.mp/crosscourtvi...
January 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The latest newsletter is out with:
- My thoughts on the 2025 Australian Open
- Can anyone compete with Jannik Sinner?
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
You can read it (or subscribe for free) right here:
mailchi.mp/crosscourtvi...
- My thoughts on the 2025 Australian Open
- Can anyone compete with Jannik Sinner?
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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mailchi.mp/crosscourtvi...
After a great contest, Madison Keys ends up the winner and earns her first grand slam title.
Impressive how she held her nerve in the third set and kept going at Sabalenka.
You don't need to say anymore than Keys beat Sabalenka, Swiatek and Rybakina in the same major.
A remarkable achievement.
Impressive how she held her nerve in the third set and kept going at Sabalenka.
You don't need to say anymore than Keys beat Sabalenka, Swiatek and Rybakina in the same major.
A remarkable achievement.
January 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
After a great contest, Madison Keys ends up the winner and earns her first grand slam title.
Impressive how she held her nerve in the third set and kept going at Sabalenka.
You don't need to say anymore than Keys beat Sabalenka, Swiatek and Rybakina in the same major.
A remarkable achievement.
Impressive how she held her nerve in the third set and kept going at Sabalenka.
You don't need to say anymore than Keys beat Sabalenka, Swiatek and Rybakina in the same major.
A remarkable achievement.
While attention is focused across the globe, there are tennis shenanigans happening in Dublin.
Looking forward to this at the Sugar Club.
Looking forward to this at the Sugar Club.
January 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
While attention is focused across the globe, there are tennis shenanigans happening in Dublin.
Looking forward to this at the Sugar Club.
Looking forward to this at the Sugar Club.
I'll be on @2fm.rte.ie after half six this evening to preview the 2025 Australian Open.
Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner from taking the titles?
You can listen in here:
www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/
Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner from taking the titles?
You can listen in here:
www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/
January 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I'll be on @2fm.rte.ie after half six this evening to preview the 2025 Australian Open.
Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner from taking the titles?
You can listen in here:
www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/
Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner from taking the titles?
You can listen in here:
www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/
The first newsletter of 2025 is now out with:
- The state of play for the main ATP & WTA players
- Latest results from the opening tournaments
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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- The state of play for the main ATP & WTA players
- Latest results from the opening tournaments
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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January 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The first newsletter of 2025 is now out with:
- The state of play for the main ATP & WTA players
- Latest results from the opening tournaments
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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mailchi.mp/crosscourtvi...
- The state of play for the main ATP & WTA players
- Latest results from the opening tournaments
- The usual news, rankings and upcoming events
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mailchi.mp/crosscourtvi...
After a lovely Christmas in Poland, I guess it's time to get back to the tennis grind.
There will be a first newsletter of the 2025 season tomorrow on December 30th (what madness is this schedule!).
You can subscribe here for free here and tell your friends:
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There will be a first newsletter of the 2025 season tomorrow on December 30th (what madness is this schedule!).
You can subscribe here for free here and tell your friends:
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December 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM
After a lovely Christmas in Poland, I guess it's time to get back to the tennis grind.
There will be a first newsletter of the 2025 season tomorrow on December 30th (what madness is this schedule!).
You can subscribe here for free here and tell your friends:
crosscourtview.com/newsletter.h...
There will be a first newsletter of the 2025 season tomorrow on December 30th (what madness is this schedule!).
You can subscribe here for free here and tell your friends:
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This time last week:
Interpol at the 3Arena.
I first saw them almost 20 years ago which...is not great to think about.
Interpol at the 3Arena.
I first saw them almost 20 years ago which...is not great to think about.
November 17, 2024 at 9:09 PM
This time last week:
Interpol at the 3Arena.
I first saw them almost 20 years ago which...is not great to think about.
Interpol at the 3Arena.
I first saw them almost 20 years ago which...is not great to think about.
I have arrived on Bluesky after the other place became unusable/insufferable.
My feed will feature a fair bit of tennis but I might throw some personality in for the craic.
For example, this place was the highlight of my year and most years:
My feed will feature a fair bit of tennis but I might throw some personality in for the craic.
For example, this place was the highlight of my year and most years:
November 16, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I have arrived on Bluesky after the other place became unusable/insufferable.
My feed will feature a fair bit of tennis but I might throw some personality in for the craic.
For example, this place was the highlight of my year and most years:
My feed will feature a fair bit of tennis but I might throw some personality in for the craic.
For example, this place was the highlight of my year and most years: