Opinion

Eyes on the rise

Barry Cowan is keeping a particularly close eye on Milos Raonic, Ryan Harrison and Bernard Tomic.

Doubt of the blue

Barry Cowan explains why some top players are unhappy about playing on blue clay in Madrid.

From one extreme...

Barry Cowan calls on the LTA to develop grassroots tennis and previews the Monte Carlo Masters.

Starting point

Murray's run in Miami, Monaco's endeavour and the pressure on Nadal... Barry Cowan talks tennis.

Giant strides

Barry Cowan looks at John Isner's surge up the rankings and another title win for Roger Federer.

Masters of mettle

Roger Federer is winning games he'd have lost last season, says Barry Cowan. But now the test begins...

Return of the king

Can Novak Djokovic repeat his sustained success of 2011? Dubai will offer a few clues, says Barry Cowan.

Change for better

Barry Cowan says Roger Federer's decision to play in Rotterdam indicates a desire for Olympic glory.

Grand designs

You can't dismiss Novak Djokovic's chances of winning all four of this year's Slams, says Barry Cowan.

Formidable challenge

The hard work starts now for Andy Murray, says Barry Cowan, as the top four clash in Melbourne.

Ivan the inspirational

Barry Cowan says Ivan Lendl can help Andy Murray raise his game - starting at the Australian Open.

Happy, renewed year

Barry Cowan says that a rejuvenated Rafael Nadal can mount a strong Australian Open challenge.

Tired and tested

Barry Cowan explains why he thinks Rafael Nadal should - but won't - miss the Australian Open.

Back on centre stage

Roger Federer's victory in London gives him the perfect platform for 2012, says Barry Cowan.