Stephen Higgins

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@Jodurie Always enjoyed listening to you commentate Jo, particularly alongside Chris.

Wish you all the best with future endeavours.

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The first grand slam of 2026 has arrived and I've written my first preview for it from Melbourne.

Both Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are chasing the career grand slam but Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are fierce obstacles.

https://t.co/KxOjkgm62U

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If you haven't read it yet, check out my new interview with the Irish no.1, Michael Agwi.

https://t.co/rpSfhafnfK

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Not long to go now before Ireland take on China in the Davis Cup.

Check out my full preview of the tie with quotes from Captain Conor Niland and exclusive photos.

https://t.co/OvEVHDZATN

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Ireland take on China this weekend in the Davis Cup.

While the Chinese are missing their no.2, they can still call on the world no.74 Bu.

Can Conor Niland's side pull an upset?

Check out my full preview below

https://t.co/OvEVHDZATN

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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).

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I had a few other commitments so finally got around to a US Open recap.

Alcaraz avenges Wimbledon, Sabalenka's solidity, Naomi is back, and who's stepping up on the men's side in 2026? It's all in there.

https://t.co/JA7lszny0d

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Ireland take on China this weekend in the Davis Cup in Abbotstown.

As part of the build up, I have written a piece for Tennis Ireland on the nation's history in the competition.

You can have a read and relive some glory days below.

https://t.co/lZldIFOIwQ

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📻A packed @GameOn2FM at 6pm👇🏻

⚽️@alancaw & @FeargalBren on 🇮🇪v🇭🇺 + Heimir Halgrímsson interview🎙️

🏉@HannahOConnor22 on @IrishRugby v 🇳🇿 + Scott Bemand interview🎙️

⛳️@gregallenRTE at @IrishOpen_

🎾@crosscourtview on @usopen finals weekend

🐎@jane_mangan on racing in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿&🇫🇷

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Well, we've made it to the last grand slam of the season in New York.

Given the slight question over Sinner - and his tricky draw - I give the advantage to Alcaraz by a hair. Meanwhile, Swiatek looks the one to beat in the women's.

Here's my preview

https://t.co/2vs4jHUJal

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The 2025 Irish Open main draw starts tomorrow and features home favourites like Michael Agwi, Sinead Lohan, Conor Gannon plus some excellent players from abroad.

Check out my full preview of the event below.

@Tennis_Ireland

https://t.co/1HJznk6Tlr

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That's the best Raducanu performance I've seen for years.

Superb from start to finish.

Massive credit to her for finding that level and she can test Sabalenka next.

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Not long now until play starts on day one of Wimbledon 2025.

Here's my preview

https://t.co/02zWYa8qt4

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Wimbledon starts tomorrow and are we all excited?

I'm on my way to London but found some time to do up a preview of the men's and women's draws.

While I think it will be a continuation of the Alcaraz-Sinner show, the women's side looks open.

https://t.co/02zWYa8qt4

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@AtiehRami @rolandgarros Yes, same thing happened to me. Disgraceful

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@rolandgarros What's going on Roland Garros? I signed up for the portal, waited in the queue, then when I was about to buy my tickets I get this screen.

I'm a real person who has gone to Roland Garros in recent years and love the place. What's going on?

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Just to let my followers know that I've moved over to Bluesky.

While I'll keep the Twitter page open, I think I'll generally post over there for the forseeable future.

You can follow me here: https://t.co/nIsIDdYpWn

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So rare to have a player like @RafaelNadal who achieved so much, over such a long period, and directly influenced the style of the sport.

I had the immense privilege of seeing the legend at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and in Federer's last match.

Here are some of my pics:

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The latest Crosscourt View newsletter is out. Featuring:

- My farewell piece on Dominic Thiem
- The usual news, results and rankings

You can read (or subscribe for free) below:
https://t.co/49KwPrwjtF

[Stephen Higgins @crosscourtview]

So rare to have a player like @RafaelNadal who achieved so much, over such a long period, and directly influenced the style of the sport.

I had the immense privilege of seeing the legend at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and in Federer's last match.

Here are some of my pics: