Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto
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Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto

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Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka posted wins on a rain-affected day in Montreal. In Toronto, Matteo Berrettini was the highlight winner Former world number ones Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka advanced after rain delays on Monday’s first day of the WTA Montreal Open hardcourt tournament. Czech standout Pliskova beat China’s Zhu Lin to book a second-round berth against current world number one Iga Swiatek of Poland, the reigning US and French Open champion. Leader.#OBN23 | @WTA_insider @WTA @OBNmontreal pic.twitter.com/ieU95JRx6P — OptaAce August 7, 2023 World number 19 Azarenka, the 16th seed from Belarus, won 6-3, 6-0 over Poland’s 25th-ranked Magda Linette in a matchup of this year’s Australian Open semi-final losers. Hibino beats Nosková to win rain-hit Prague Open Japanese lucky loser Nao Hibino cruised past fourth-seeded Linda Nosková 6-4, 6-1 to win the rain-hit Prague Open on Monday.

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Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved

Hindustan Times  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aryna Sabalenka received the WTA Player of the Year award for the first time on Monday after winning two Grand Slam titles and finishing 2024 at No. HT Image In other results of voting by tennis media, Emma Navarro was honored as Most Improved Player, Paula Badosa was named Comeback Player, Lulu Sun was Newcomer of …

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aryna Sabalenka received the WTA Player of the Year award for the first time on Monday after winning two Grand Slam titles and finishing 2024 at No. In other results of voting by tennis media, Emma Navarro was honored as Most Improved Player, Paula Badosa was named Comeback Player, Lulu Sun was Newcomer of the Year, …

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
1 month ago

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition. “Jasmine raised her level really high this year.. She’s an example for …

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen overcame a battling Barbora Krejcikova in a 6-3, 7-5 semifinal win at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eighth seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead. The second set looked to be going …

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024. RIYADH -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot …

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024. RIYADH -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot …

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress

The Independent  

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Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot

Associated Press  

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka won her opening match against Zheng Qinwen in the opening match of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to extend her perfect record against the Chinese player to 5-0. She also set up for ending the year at the top with two wins in her remaining group matches.

WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles

BBC  

Two semi-finals took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open Centre Court. In the Women's Doubles, Katarzyna Piter and Fanny Stollar defeated Elena Pridankina and Ekaterina Yashina, while Viktorija Golubic and Marie Bouzkova battled their way to a 6-6 tie-break victory in the Women's Singles semi-final. In the Women's Singles semi-final, Rebecca Sramkova overcame Laura Siegemund in a thrilling match, with …

BNP Paribas WTA Finals: A Spectacular Battle of Doubles and Singles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BNP Paribas WTA Finals: A Spectacular Battle of Doubles and Singles

BBC  

Two exciting matches took place at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals in Paris. In the Women's Doubles, Nicole Melichar and Ellen Perez emerged victorious, defeating Su-Wei Hsieh and Elise Mertens in a thrilling match. In the Women's Singles, Aryna Sabalenka secured a convincing victory against Qinwen Zheng, showcasing her dominance on the court. Meanwhile, in the Women's Doubles, Katerina Siniakova …

WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Quarter-final Battles Shine Bright
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Quarter-final Battles Shine Bright

BBC  

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova engaged in a fierce battle, with Boulter ultimately securing victory. Diana Shnaider …

WTA Hong Kong Open: Quarter-final Battles Ignite Centre Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Hong Kong Open: Quarter-final Battles Ignite Centre Court

BBC  

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova fought a fierce battle, with Boulter securing a convincing victory. Diana Shnaider …

Dutchwoman Lamens Soars to 16-0 Lead in Hong Kong Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutchwoman Lamens Soars to 16-0 Lead in Hong Kong Open

BBC  

A thrilling first-round clash saw Suzan Lamens and Sofia Kenin emerge victorious in their respective Round of 16 matches at the WTA Hong Kong Open. Lamens, the Dutchwoman, fought her way to a 5-7, 6-4 victory over Cristina Bucsa, showcasing her resilience and determination. Kenin, the American, displayed her unwavering focus, securing a 7-6, 5-4 triumph against Jessika Ponchet in …

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC  

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, Arantxa Rus and Yulia Starodubtseva emerged victorious in their women's singles match, while Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare secured a win in the women's doubles competition. In the men's section, Marie Bouzkova and Alexandra Eala …

Hartono and Thombare Shine in Women's Doubles at Jiangxi Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hartono and Thombare Shine in Women's Doubles at Jiangxi Open

BBC  

Two strong teams battled it out in the Round of 16 at the WTA Jiangxi Open Centre Court. Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Angelica Moratelli and Anna Siskova, winning 7-5 in the first set and holding on for a 4-6 victory in the second. Meanwhile, Anna Bondar and Kimberley Zimmermann secured a comfortable …

Kenin and Mattek-Sands Shine in Pan Pacific Open Round of 16
2 months ago

Kenin and Mattek-Sands Shine in Pan Pacific Open Round of 16

BBC  

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with the quarterfinals featuring several notable matchups. In the Women's Singles Round of 16, Sofia Kenin defeated Clara Tauson 6-8, while Daria Kasatkina overcame McCartney Kessler 3-6. Katie Boulter emerged victorious against Kyoka Okamura, and Qinwen Zheng overcame Moyuka Uchijima 7-5. In the Women's Doubles Round of …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16
2 months ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16

BBC  

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with the first round of 16 featuring a variety of players. In the first match, Leylah Fernandez defeated Varvara Gracheva 6-0 in a dominant display. In the second match, Diana Shnaider overcame Viktoriya Tomova 6-2 in a close contest. Sayaka Ishii emerged victorious against Zeynep Sonmez 4-6, …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16
2 months ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16

BBC  

A thrilling match took place on Court 1 at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with a thrilling Round of 16 encounter between Nicole Melichar and Diana Shnaider. The match showcased exceptional tennis skills, with both players showcasing their prowess in the first two sets. In a thrilling tie break, they fought their way to a victory, proving their mettle. Meanwhile, …

Scores & Schedule
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Scores & Schedule

BBC  

Filter by Tournament: All Tournaments ATP Shanghai Masters China Open Event Type: All Events Women's Singles Women's Doubles Men's Doubles Men's Singles China Open Lotus Court Women's Singles - Round of 16 Karolina Muchova beat Cristina Bucsa Result 1 2 3 Set 1: 6 - 2 Set 2: 6 - 0 Set 3: no score - no score Bucsa Cristina …

Olivia Gadecki loses WTA final in Guadalajara to Poland's Magdalena Fręch, but she is set to become Australia's top-ranked women's player
3 months, 1 week ago

Olivia Gadecki loses WTA final in Guadalajara to Poland's Magdalena Fręch, but she is set to become Australia's top-ranked women's player

ABC  

Qualifier Olivia Gadecki's audacious Mexican run has been halted at the final hurdle, with Australia's new women's number one beaten in the Guadalajara final. Olivia Gadecki's big week Guadalajara Open Qualifying: def Timea babos 6-2, 6-3 Qualifying: def Maya Joint 6-1, 6-3 Rd 32: def Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3 Rd 16: def Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-3 QF: def Martina Trevisan …

US Open: Karolina Muchova knocks out Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula into quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Karolina Muchova knocks out Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula into quarters

India Today  

Karolina Muchova advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open 2024 women’s singles after beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini on Monday at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ðŸ‡è🇿 pic.twitter.com/fKhT2km9wg — US Open Tennis September 2, 2024 Jessica Pegula takes down Diana Shnaider No. With this victory, Pegula secures her seventh career Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance and her second at the US Open, …

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I feel like there’s been more pressure this year, because I did so well coming into this tournament,” said the 30-year-old Pegula, the oldest woman …

A US Open match lasts only 3 points when Karolina Pliskova stops against Paolini with an injury
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A US Open match lasts only 3 points when Karolina Pliskova stops against Paolini with an injury

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A U.S. Open match between a pair of two-time Grand Slam finalists lasted only three points on Thursday, when former No. The score in the second-round contest was 15-all, with Paolini serving, when Pliskova stepped awkwardly on her left foot while trying to change directions during a point she lost. The trainer examined her left foot and, …

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw
4 months ago

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw

The Hindu  

Injuries, slumps and the lack of a tennis force of nature like Serena Williams have left the women’s field at the season’s final Grand Slam wide open. The U.S. Open has not witnessed a successful defence of the women’s crown since Williams won three straight titles at Flushing Meadows from 2012 to 2014. “On the women’s side, it is very …

Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’ while Sinner wins in walkover
4 months, 1 week ago

Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’ while Sinner wins in walkover

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. I’m going to put in a good tennis, because I know how to play on this court.” Alcaraz said he had never before broken a …

Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova to claim 2nd straight National Bank Open title
4 months, 1 week ago

Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova to claim 2nd straight National Bank Open title

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked WTA Tour player, defended her National Bank Open women’s singles title by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in Monday’s all-American final. Monday’s match marked just the second time the final of a WTA 1000 event — one step below the sport’s four Grand Slams — has featured two …

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Coco Gauff routed Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April. “Happy to get pushed through.” In the night session, second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open winner, beat Yue Yuan 6-2, 6-2. Kasatkina …

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season

The Hindu  

Bianca Andreescu’s strong start turned into an early exit to her first hard-court tournament of the year, as the Canadian was beaten 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 by Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. But she hadn’t played on hard courts since Montreal last year, ending her season because of a back injury and not returning until this …

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu’s strong start turned into an early exit to her first hard-court tournament of the year, as the Canadian was beaten 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 by Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. But she hadn’t played on hard courts since Montreal last year, ending her season because of a back injury and not returning …

Sara Errani, Jasmine Paolini win women’s doubles gold medal for Italy at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sara Errani, Jasmine Paolini win women’s doubles gold medal for Italy at Paris Olympics

New York Times  

Italy’s Sara Errani completed a career Golden Slam by winning Olympic gold in the women’s doubles tennis event with Jasmine Paolini. The pair defeated Russia’s Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider, who were competing as Individual Neutral Athletes, with a score of 2-6, 6-1, 10-7 on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros on Sunday. It was Italy’s first Olympic tennis gold in …

Olympic women’s singles gold medal match: Zheng Qinwen beats Donna Vekic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic women’s singles gold medal match: Zheng Qinwen beats Donna Vekic

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of day eight of the 2024 Paris Olympics PARIS — Zheng Qinwen beat Donna Vekic in the women’s singles Olympic gold medal match at Roland Garros 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday. In her quarterfinal against Germany’s Angelique Kerber, Zheng found herself in a succession of high, heavy rallies that tennis fans prefer to call “moonballing.” Taken to an …

Olympic tennis: China’s Zheng Qinwen and Croatia’s Donna Vekic to meet for the women’s singles gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic tennis: China’s Zheng Qinwen and Croatia’s Donna Vekic to meet for the women’s singles gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — Either China or Croatia will earn its first singles gold medal in Olympic tennis when Zheng Qinwen faces Donna Vekic in the Paris Games women’s final on Saturday. “And to have a medal — I have truly no words.” Here is what else to know about Zheng vs. Vekic: Is Zheng Qinwen or Donna Vekic the betting favorite …

Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash

The Hindu  

Zheng Qinwen ended Iga Swiatek's 25-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games singles final as Carlos Alcaraz marched closer to a showdown with Novak Djokovic. Seventh-ranked Zheng triumphed 6-2, 7-5 over world number one Swiatek and will face either Croatia's Donna Vekic or Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Paris Olympics Day 2 highlights: Bhaker claims historic bronze; Bopanna bows out
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Day 2 highlights: Bhaker claims historic bronze; Bopanna bows out

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker won bronze to open India's medal account; Rafael Nadal and LeBron James were also in action on Day 2 of the Summer Games Relying on the teachings of the Bhagwat Gita, Manu Bhaker ended India's 12-year wait by shooting bronze at the 2024 edition of the Olympics on Sunday. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu began her campaign with a …

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova held off Italian crowd favourite Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, coming through 6-2 2-6 6-4 on a sunlit Centre Court. It was heartache for the popular Paolini who lost the French Open final a few weeks ago and was bidding to become the first Italian player to win a Wimbledon singles title. Krejcikova, …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2-, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday on the iconic Centre Court in the Wimbledon 2024 women's singles final to claim her second Grand Slam title. With the win, Krejcikova became the fourth Czech player to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the Open Era after her one-time mentor Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and last year’s champion …

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini
5 months, 1 week ago

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Czech 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after battling back for a shock 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over former champion Elena Rybakina on Thursday. Just hours after Paolini beat tearful Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club, it was Krejcikova's turn to dig …

Record-breaking Paolini beats Vekic, to play Krejcikova in final
5 months, 1 week ago

Record-breaking Paolini beats Vekic, to play Krejcikova in final

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As the clock struck two hours and fifty minutes and it became the longest-ever women’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon, Jasmine Paolini exulted having set up match point. Jasmine Paolini celebrates after beating Donna Vekic in the women’s semi-final of the Wimbledon. She was blown away in the French Open final by world No.1 Iga Swiatek, but there’s reason to …

Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini secures incredible comeback win to reach final
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini secures incredible comeback win to reach final

India Today  

Jasmine Paolini created history as she became the first Italian woman to reach the finals of Wimbledon when she overcame Donna Vekic in a 3-set thriller on July 11, Thursday. Vekic would produce one of the shots of the tournament as she brought back a forehand from Paolini back into the game before forcing the Italian to make a mistake …

Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she’s in Wimbledon’s semifinals and will face Jasmine Paolini
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she’s in Wimbledon’s semifinals and will face Jasmine Paolini

Associated Press  

LONDON — Donna Vekic had thought a couple of times about quitting tennis, like when she struggled to get back to her best after knee surgery in 2021. I’m very thankful to them for believing in me when I didn’t.” She will face French Open runner-up Jasmine Paolini for a spot in the final. “If you had told me before …

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev snapped his five match losing streak against the World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, including in the Australian Open final Daniil Medvedev's four-hour victory also ended a five-match losing streak against the Italian as Medvedev reached his ninth Grand Slam semi-final. AP Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev set up a Wimbledon semi-final repeat on Tuesday as Donna …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

Associated Press  

LONDON — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn’t even chase, wrapping up the American’s comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon’s fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. It wasn’t the 13th-seeded Fritz’s only noteworthy postmatch interaction at the All England Club this fortnight — he told …

Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as US Open winner Coco Gauff breezed through. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning against US player Frances Tiafoe during their men's singles match at Wimbledon Alcaraz came through 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 on the back of 16 …

Wimbledon 2024: French Open runner-up Paolini first player into fourth round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: French Open runner-up Paolini first player into fourth round

The Hindu  

Jasmine Paolini continued to carry the flag for Italian tennis on the women’s side as the seventh seed downed former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu 7-6, 6-1 at Wimbledon on Friday to make the fourth round for the first time. It’s something I’m proud of, but for myself, not comparing to the past, the others.” While Italian men’s number one …

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns against Australia's Aleksander Vukic during their men's singles second round tennis match on the third day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2024. LONDON - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Aleksander Vukic in straight sets to reach the men's singles …

ATP rankings: Italy’s Jannik Sinner overtakes Novak Djokovic to debut at No. 1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

ATP rankings: Italy’s Jannik Sinner overtakes Novak Djokovic to debut at No. 1

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner made his debut at No. Sinner is 33-3 this season with three titles, including earning his first Grand Slam trophy at the Australian Open in January, part of a 19-0 run to begin 2024. Iga Swiatek takes large lead at No.1 Iga Swiatek’s third consecutive championship at Roland Garros — her fourth there in five years and fifth …

Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open women's title by defeating Jasmine Paolini
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open women's title by defeating Jasmine Paolini

The Independent  

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