Craig O'Shannessy
Craig O’Shannessy is a world leader in teaching and analysing tennis strategy. He is the creator of Brain Game Tennis website and was a member of Novak Djokovic's coaching team.
Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
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Analysis
ATP Tour
To the fore: The new weapon that helped de Minaur crack world’s top 10
He’s always had speed. He’s always had a backhand. This year, Alex de Minaur has made minor improvements to another part of his game – and it’s had major results.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Analysis
Australian Open
Short and sweet: Why Sinner holds all the aces in Australian Open final
Daniil Medvedev is an ideal opponent for Jannik Sinner to attack first and ask questions later. The Italian will bend his rival to his own strategic intentions and push him to all corners of Rod Laver Arena.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Analysis
Australian Open
By the stats, de Minaur doesn’t stack up. But here’s why he can win the Australian Open
Alex de Minaur doesn’t have the booming serve or groundstrokes, but he’s perfectly prepared to go where he has never stepped before. All cards are on the table when you have an entire continent in your corner.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Analysis
Australian Open
The secret to Novak’s success: Attack first and polish the silverware later
To understand Novak Djokovic is to understand him facing break point. You can thin-slice his career by learning how he makes opponents bend to his will in such moments.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Djokovic has already forgotten his loss to de Minaur. We’d do well to do the same
You don’t need to read between the lines to understand the United Cup was too early in the month for Novak Djokovic to get bloody for the first time in 2024.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Analysis
Australian Open
The seven strategy elements that will decide the men’s final
Novak Djokovic has the statistical advantage over Stefanos Tsitsipas in almost every aspect of the game, but if the Greek rising star attacks early and often he can claim his first grand slam crown.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Analysis
Australian Open
Welcome to a new era of women’s tennis: Crush the ball first. Ask questions later
Saturday’s final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will overdose on big serves, short points, and explosive groundstrokes. And the tournament stats show who has the edge.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Analysis
Australian Open
Drop the base: Why playing from back of the court is a losing game
The statistics from the first two rounds at Melbourne Park show trying to win games from the baseline is a losing strategy, yet players are drawn there like moths to a flame.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Analysis
Australian Open
How to watch the Australian Open like an expert
Want to know the most important factors in winning a grand slam match? ATP World Tour strategy analyst Craig O’Shannessy lays out tennis strategy in seven simple lessons.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
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