6 months ago

Grand Slam champions Osaka, Raducanu, Wozniacki and Kerber receive wild cards for Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England — Former Grand Slam champions Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Emma Raducanu have all been awarded wild cards for Wimbledon. 1 player — and three-time Grand Slam winner Kerber returned from maternity leave at the start of this season. Currently ranked 113th, Osaka was the only player to take a set from top-ranked Iga Swiatek at the French Open and followed that up with a quarterfinal spot last week in ’s-Hertogenbosch, a warm-up event for Wimbledon. Former U.S. Open champion Raducanu made her breakthrough at Wimbledon by advancing to the fourth round in 2021.

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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 …

5 months, 1 week ago

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Associated Press

LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. I could reach a Wimbledon final, that I can be a different player,” said Krejcikova, who won the 2021 French Open for her only Grand Slam singles title. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court …

5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 Highlights: Djokovic gets walkover, Musetti beats Fritz in five-setter; Rybakina, Krejcikova set up semifinal clash

The Hindu

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic progressed to the semifinals after getting a walkover from ninth-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur on the 10th day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Wednesday. In women’s singles quarterfinals, former champion and fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina beat 21st-seeded Ukrainian and last year’s semifinalist Elina Svitolina while …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 schedule: Djokovic, Fritz and Ostapenko eye semifinal spots

The Hindu

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic takes on ninth-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur in the men’s singles quarterfinals on the 10th day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Wednesday. In women’s singles, former champion and fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina faces 21st-seeded Ukrainian and last year’s semifinalist Elina Svitolina while 13th-seeded Latvian Jelena …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Gauff hails depth in women’s tennis despite loss to Navarro in fourth round

The Hindu

Wimbledon has seen seven different women’s singles champions in the last seven years. “I don’t want to say that just because I didn’t really watch years and years ago, but being on Tour now, I do think there is depth,” the 20-year-old said. “When I look at the past champions of this tournament, you’ll see people winning like three, four …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Judy Murray ‘astonished’ by Emma Raducanu withdrawal from Wimbledon doubles with Andy

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 6 Highlights: Djokovic, Zverev advance; Swiatek, Jabeur knocked out in third round

The Hindu

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic defeated Australia’s Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the round of 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday. Here’s the full list of third-round fixtures for day six of Wimbledon 2024: Centre Court Men’s Singles - Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 Women’s Singles - Elina Svitolina beat Ons Jabeur 6-1, …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 5 Highlights: Sinner, Alcaraz, Raducanu and Gauff through to round of 16

The Hindu

Defending champion and third seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated 29th-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in third round of men’s singles on the fifth day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Friday. Here’s the full list of third-round results for day five of Wimbledon 2024: Centre Court Men’s Singles - …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, Matches Today: Murray in men’s doubles action; Djokovic, Swiatek play in second round

The Hindu

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic takes on local wildcard Jacob Fearnley in second round of men’s singles on the fourth day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Thursday. Here’s the full list of fixtures for day four of Wimbledon 2024: Centre Court Men’s Singles, 2nd Round - Jacob Fearnley vs …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Osaka’s comeback ended by on-fire Navarro

The Hindu

Naomi Osaka’s goal to improve her grasscourt game will have to wait for at least another 12 months after her Wimbledon comeback stalled in the second round following a 6-4, 6-1 walloping by American Emma Navarro that mercifully lasted only 58 minutes. READ | Wimbledon, July 3 Highlights: Alcaraz, Gauff, and Raducanu reach third round She put in a rousing …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Raducanu storms into third round with dominant win

The Hindu

Emma Raducanu powered her way into the third round of Wimbledon on Wednesday with a comfortable 6-1 6-2 victory against Belgian Elise Mertens. Raducanu has struggled for fitness since her stunning U.S. Open triumph in 2021 but looked at the top of her game as she pummelled Mertens into submission from the baseline, shouting and fist-pumping almost every point won. …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

How Emma Raducanu aces tennis-chic

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sonay Kartal, Emma Raducanu and Lily Miyazaki provide successful day for Britain

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for the first time in 6 years, and Coco Gauff moves on, too

Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. “I’m just really excited to be here,” Osaka said Monday after pulling out a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 victory over Diane Parry in the first round at the All England Club by taking the last two games from 4-all in the third set. 1 and won …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, Day 1 Highlights: Alcaraz, Sinner reach second round; Sabalenka, Azarenka withdraw due to injury

The Hindu

Carlos Alcaraz began his title defence with a 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 win over Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal in first round of men’s singles on the opening day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Monday. 2 Men’s Singles - Grigor Dimitrov beat Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 Men’s Singles - Stan Wawrinka beat …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Emma Raducanu handed tough opening draw ahead of Wimbledon return

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6 months ago

Grand Slam champions Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber receive wild cards for Wimbledon

Hindustan Times

Former Grand Slam champions Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Emma Raducanu have all been awarded wild cards for Wimbledon. Paris, France; Naomi Osaka of Japan keeps her eye on the ball during her match against Iga Świątek of Poland at Stade Roland Garros The grass-court tournament starts on July 1. 1 player — and three-time Grand Slam winner …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Emma Raducanu gives update on Wimbledon chances after French Open withdrawal

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances

Hindustan Times

Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open. On Day 2 in the desert, with a packed scheduled …

1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match

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The victory boosted Swiatek’s chances to overtake Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka for the year-end world number one ranking World number two Iga Swiatek defeated third-ranked Coco Gauff 6-0, 7-5 in a showdown of reigning Grand Slam champions on Wednesday in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals. Poland’s 22-year-old Swiatek, the French Open winner and a four-time Grand Slam …

1 year, 3 months ago

Raducanu targets comeback next season after injury-hit 2023

The Hindu

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said it was difficult to watch this year’s Grand Slams from the sidelines following wrist and ankle surgeries but the 20-year-old is targeting a comeback next season after dropping outside the world’s top 200. Raducanu, who won her maiden Grand Slam title in New York as an 18-year-old qualifier in 2021, has not played …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Back to square one for Jabeur as she looks to past champions for inspiration

The Hindu

The tears flowing down Ons Jabeur’s face as she trudged up to accept a Wimbledon runner’s-up plate for the second year running from Britain’s Princess of Wales told their own story -- the Tunisian did not want another silver salver in her collection. Add in the fact that she also finished second best to Iga Swiatek at last year’s U.S. …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: A left-handed Czech and a champion, one few saw coming

Hindustan Times

In 2022, for the third time in her young career, Marketa Vondrousova missed six months of the tour due to injury. Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova celebrates with the trophy after beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur to win the final of the women's singles on day thirteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships Up against sixth seed Ons Jabeur in the final, playing …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon women’s final 2023 | Unseeded Vondrousova beats Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 to lift maiden title

The Hindu

Czech Marketa Vondrousova stunned Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 on July 15 to become the first unseeded player in the professional era to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title. Jabeur was bidding to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title and the first African woman to lift one of the four major trophies. Showing great court …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur, the lady ‘Federer’ from Tunisia battling her way into tennis history

The Hindu

Ons Jabeur hopes Saturday’s Wimbledon final will be a game-changer: at the third time of asking she is bidding to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. Fighting spirit According to Hichem Riani, the former technical director of the Tunisian tennis federation, Jabeur was always “dynamic, friendly and sociable, with a great sense …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon

Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England — Ons Jabeur left Wimbledon a year ago without the trophy but more confident than ever that she would win a Grand Slam title one day. “For me, I’m going to learn a lot from not only Wimbledon’s final but also U.S. Open final, and give it my best,” Jabeur said Thursday after defeating No. The big-hitting Sabalenka, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur ready to make it third time lucky after reaching final

The Hindu

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur believes the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will stand her in good stead for Saturday’s Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova. She is now back in a position she found herself in at last year’s Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, requiring one win to become the first African woman as well as …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur rides the punches to beat Sabalenka and reach final

The Hindu

Ons Jabeur showed that it is sometimes better to float like a butterfly than sting like a bee as her wily artistry overcame the brutal hitting of Aryna Sabalenka to reach her second Wimbledon final with a 6-7 6-4 6-3 victory on Thursday. Jabeur, who was beaten in last year’s final, looked destined to suffer more heartbreak on Centre Court …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wozniacki says hitting as well as ever ahead of comeback

The Hindu

Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki said she is hitting the ball as well as ever as she prepares to return to full-time tennis after a three-year break and twice giving birth. “As an athlete if you feel like can still play at your best and feel have something left in you then, it is a great opportunity,” Wozniacki, who won the Australian …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur battles back to beat Andreescu

The Hindu

Last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur came from a set down to keep alive her Wimbledon dream with a 3-6 6-4 6-3 victory over former Grand Slam champion Bianca Andreescu on Saturday. The Tunisian, the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final, struggled to find her best on her first match back on Centre Court since last year’s final. …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Former champion Kvitova, Kostyuk reach third round; Badosa retires with injury

The Hindu

Twice former champion Petra Kvitova cruised into the third round at Wimbledon on Friday, the ninth seed brushing aside the limited challenge of Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-2 on a sun-drenched Court Two. 🔒 The two-time champion beats Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-2 to reach 3R#Wimbledon | @Petra_Kvitovapic.twitter.com/F98tY4EdHg — Wimbledon July 7, 2023 The Belarusian, sporting full length white leggings, briefly …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Murray leads Tsitsipas before curfew stops play; Wawrinka sets up Djokovic clash

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In the biggest shock of the tournament so far, fourth seed Casper Ruud crashed out at the hands of British wild card Liam Broady in five sets. To be continued tomorrow.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Zn5nkdXF3f — Wimbledon July 6, 2023 In the biggest shock of the tournament so far, fourth seed Casper Ruud crashed out at the hands of British wild card Liam …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon is finally dry after three days of rain; Wawrinka, Svitolina advance

The Hindu

The courts are finally dry at Wimbledon and the sun is even shining through the clouds at times, giving organisers hope of fitting in a full day of tennis on Thursday for the first time at this year’s tournament. Wimbledon 2023: Murray vs Tsitsipas 2nd round preview, Head-to-head record, where to watch Among the winners was Stan Wawrinka, a three-time …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 | Djokovic, Swiatek win as confetti-throwing protesters strike

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on July 5, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club. Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's title and 24th Grand Slam crown, defeated Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6, 7-5. World number three Daniil Medvedev marked his return to Wimbledon …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur makes short work of Frech in opener

The Hindu

Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur made a solid start to her bid to capture a maiden Grand Slam title as the world number six eased past unseeded Pole Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round. RELATED | Wimbledon 2023: Rybakina recovers to race past Rogers After narrowly missing the opportunity to break the 70th-ranked Frech …

1 year, 5 months ago

In Pictures: Roger Federer returns to Wimbledon

The Hindu

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is honoured with his wife, Mirka in the Royal Box prior to the first-round match between Shelby Rogers and Elena Rybakina on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Tuesday in London. Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, along with eight-time Wimbledon Champion Roger Federer and his …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Sofia Kenin sinks Coco Gauff in first round

The Hindu

Teenage starlet Coco Gauff slipped on the slipperiest of Wimbledon banana skins on Monday, sliding out of the first round with an opening day defeat to Sofia Kenin that was more missed opportunity than shock result. That the American was drawn against resurgent compatriot Sofia Kenin already represented a major hurdle -- Kenin’s current ranking of 128 belies her status …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek advance; Venus Williams, Coco Gauff crash out

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Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek progressed to the second round of Wimbledon in straight sets. Watch: Djokovic uses towel to dry Centre Court surface Djokovic, who has won the first two majors in the year at the Australian and French Opens, is bidding to also match Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles. Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic looks to equal Federer, Swiatek hopes to crack grass code and other talking points

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Wimbledon 2023 talking points: Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite at All England Club. That’s why he’s for me the greatest in the history of tennis.” Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and other men’s title favourites Alcaraz said: “He does things really, really easy. “I don’t want to say that I am the greatest, because I feel it’s disrespectful …

1 year, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep and Emma Raducanu among list of top stars set to miss 2023 Wimbledon

Hindustan Times

Wimbledon 2023 is right around the corner, with the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament preparing to host what is certain to be another captivating and historic edition. Here are some of the biggest names not present at this year’s Championships: Rafael Nadal is a two-time Wimbledon champion, and is simply one of the most famous players of all time, who …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Hallowed grass awaits change of guard

Hindustan Times

A recent promotional poster released by Wimbledon has been a topic of debate. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz practices at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, Friday June 30, 2023, ahead of the championships Andy Murray termed the pecking order strange. Since 2003, every men’s singles trophy of the grass-court Grand Slam has been won by either Roger …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 draw: Swiatek could meet Gauff in QFs; bottom half loaded with Rybakina, Sabalenka among six Slam winners

Hindustan Times

On Friday, Wimbledon announced the draws for the 2023 edition of The Championships and while no.1 seed Iga Swiatek has been handed a comfortable draw, defending champion Elena Rybakina will have to navigate her way through the bottom half of the draw that is filled with in-form grass-courters besides as many as five other Grand Slam winners including reigning Australian …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 women’s draw: Swiatek vs Gauff, Rybakina vs Jabeur amongst projected quarterfinals

The Hindu

1 Iga Swiatek, chasing her maiden Wimbledon title, will open her campaign against China’s Zhu Lin and could face USA’s Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals, as per the draw announced on Friday. Defending champion Elena Rybakina is projected to face Ons Jabeur in the quarterfinals in what would be a repeat of last year’s summit clash. READ - Wimbledon 2023 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 Preview: Swiatek faces Sabalenka, Rybakina challenge in pursuit of maiden title

The Hindu

World number one Iga Swiatek will look to get hands on her first Wimbledon title when The Championships begin at the All England Club on Monday. The lifting of the ban this time means the arrival of Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka who will challenge the likes of Swiatek and defending champion Elena Rybakina. READ - Wimbledon 2023 women’s …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Murray absent from All England Club artwork, slams organisers for excluding female stars

The Hindu

Andy Murray labelled a controversial poster of former Wimbledon greats as a “disaster” after the Scot highlighted the lack of prominence given to female stars. Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, was a notable absentee from the official All England Club artwork which features 15 famous players walking down a staircase. Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell They …

1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon champion Rybakina upset by Vekic in Berlin

The Hindu

Elena Rybakina suffered a setback in the build-up to her Wimbledon title defence when she was knocked out of the Berlin WTA event by Donna Vekic on Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, French third seed Caroline Garcia defeated Australian Jaimee Fourlis 6-3, 6-2 on her first appearance on the Berlin grass. Elina Avanesyan defeated Anna Blinkova 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to make the …

1 year, 6 months ago

Five-time champion Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards

Hindustan Times

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon, the organisers announced on Wednesday. Ukrainian Svitolina reached the French Open quarter-finals following a maternity break before suffering a defeat against Czech teenager Linda Fruhvirtova on her return to grass at Birmingham earlier this week. British number one Katie Boulter is …

1 year, 6 months ago

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

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Wimbledon: Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina and British …

1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon wild cards 2023: Venus Williams and Ukrainian star confirmed for SW19

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Simona Halep gets a wild-card entry for Australian Open qualifying

The Hindu

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep, working her way back from a drug suspension, and Hall of Famer Lleyton Hewitt’s 16-year-old son Cruz were among the players awarded wild-card entries Wednesday for Australian Open qualifying next month. 1 but is currently 877th and hasn’t played at any Grand Slam tournament since 2022 after missing all tournaments for 1 1/2 years …

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1 week, 4 days ago

W25 Solapur 10A: Shrivalli beats Punnin to sail into quarterfinals; second seed Sahaja beats Laalitya

The Hindu

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty overcame Punnin Kovapitukted of Thailand 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in the pre-quarterfinals of the W25 Solapur 10A women’s tennis tournament at the District Sports Complex on Thursday. The French was let off the hook by Akanksha NItture, who missed a match point in the third set tie-break, after having survived five match points on her serve in the tenth …

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

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Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award

The Hindu

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, and Sara Errani and …

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

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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, …

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Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award

India Today

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was named the WTA Player of the Year 2024, marking the first time she has received the prestigious honor. The 26-year-old capped off a stellar season with two Grand Slam titles and finished the year as the top-ranked player in the world. While Poland's Iga Swiatek finished the season with seven titles, including a Grand …

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Ski champ Lindsey Vonn poised to join pro athletes who’ve shown they still have it at 40+

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Lindsey Vonn will make her return to professional skiing at age 40 this weekend in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Vonn’s last race was in 2019 — when she claimed bronze at the World Championships in Sweden — but her goal seems to be to return to the sport’s top level: the World Cup. Serena Williams, tennis …

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Australian Open 2025 entry lists released: Sumit Nagal clinches final automatic spot for main draw

The Hindu

India’s Sumit Nagal has made the cut for the main draw of Australian Open 2025, as the per the entry lists released by Tennis Australia on Friday. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka - the current top-ranked male and female tennis players - headline the entry lists for the upcoming edition. READ | Djokovic to begin bid for 25th …

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Writing without rancour: Niland underlines struggles as a tennis player who isn’t Nadal, Federer of Djokovic

The Hindu

History may be written by the victors; so too are books on sport, reflecting the triumphalism associated with it. 20,” says Ireland’s Davis Cup captain Conor Niland in The Racket: On Tour with Tennis’s Golden Generation — and the Other 99%. Niland sets the scene: “There are three tiers in the hierarchy of men’s professional tennis. “I would retire as …

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Coco Gauff highest-paid female athlete in 2024 with USD 30.4 million earnings; 4 tennis players in top-5

Hindustan Times

Tennis continues to dominate the list of highest earners in female sports, with as many as nine of the fifteen highest earners in women’s sports coming from that field, as per sports business analysts Sportico. In a list consisting of names lower down such as WNBA rookie and potential face of the league Caitlin Clark and Team USA Olympics star …

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Sumit Nagal clinches singles titles at PSPB Inter-Unit Tennis tournament in Pune

India Today

Sumit Nagal and Vaishnavi Adkar emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s singles categories, respectively, at the 43rd PSPB Inter-Unit Lawn Tennis Tournament. Nagal, representing Indian Oil and currently the nation’s top singles player, defeated ONGC’s J Vishnu Vardhan 6-4, 6-3 in the men’s singles final. In the women’s singles, BPCL’s Vaishnavi Adkar claimed the championship by outplaying Indian Oil’s …

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ATP & WTA Finals – Sinner Outclasses the Elite Club While Gauff Creates History

The Hindu

“The gulf between Sinner and everyone else in this tournament is a pretty big body of water.” — Jim Courier, former world No. I would have said, arguably, maybe his first serve is better — but not today.” Young guns: Sinner, lanky and wiry-strong at slightly over 6’3”, surpassed Fritz with an overall service rating of 323 to 288. | …

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Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam

Al Jazeera

Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title. Novak Djokovic has hired retired longtime rival Andy Murray on his coaching team as the Serbian legend seeks his 25th Grand Slam singles title, starting at the Australian Open in January. Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam in 2024 and …

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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals

The Independent

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Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic ahead of next year's Australian Open in one of tennis' most sensational appointments

Daily Mail

Andy Murray shocked the tennis world on Saturday night as he announced he will coach Novak Djokovic in one of the most sensational appointments in the sport’s history. Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who retired from playing in August after a glittering 19-year career, will be part of his long-time rival’s coaching set-up for January’s Australian Open. Djokovic beat Murray …

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From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena …

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25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?

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25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?

Daily Mail

As the dust settles on Rafael Nadal’s retirement, the question arises: where does the great Spaniard rank among the best players of all time? VENUS WILLIAMS Years active: 1994-present Grand Slam singles titles: 7 Tour titles: 49 Weeks as world No1: 11 Only her sister prevented her finishing far higher up this list. MARTINA NAVRATILOVA Years active: 1974-2006 Grand Slam …

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Emma Raducanu more athletic and talented – she wins battle of Britons with Katie Boulter

The Telegraph

As for Boulter, she has shown a warrior’s heart by winning two WTA titles this season and reaching the final of another. But her recent discussions with the highly respected Yutaka Nakamura – as reported by Telegraph Sport earlier this month – have raised hopes that she might invest in her body by hiring a full-time trainer. From there, she …

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Taylor Fritz pinpoints key to overcoming Jannik Sinner in ATP Finals title decider

The Independent

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Returning Emma Raducanu helps Great Britain seal spot in BJK Cup quarter-finals

The Independent

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Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes

China Daily

Coco Gauff of the US kisses the trophy after beating China's Zheng Qinwen in the championship match of the WTA Finals at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. After defeating both the No 1 and No 2-ranked women — Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek — earlier in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Gauff got past Olympic …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Murray goes from Centre Court to the stage for a 4-stop tour to talk about his tennis career

Associated Press

LONDON — Retired tennis star Andy Murray will talk about his pro career during a four-show theater tour in Scotland and England in June 2025, his management group announced Tuesday. Murray won three Grand Slam titles — two at Wimbledon and one at the U.S. Open — along with two Olympic singles gold medals, and he finished 2016 at No. …

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Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily

Coco Gauff of the US celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Zheng Qinwen at King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 9, 2024. American Coco Gauff had a bitterly disappointing summer, but on Saturday the youngster was able to celebrate lifting her first WTA Finals trophy, regaining her confidence after a string …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily

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1 month, 1 week ago

Building top rivalry and fresh momentum in women’s tennis

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: In the middle of her title-winning run at the WTA Wuhan Open last month with the then world No.1 Iga Swiatek away on her coaching reboot, Aryna Sabalenka underlined a “much-needed”” occurrence in women’s tennis. “Having this rivalry with Iga,” the Belarusian said, “is something big for tennis and something much-needed, I would say, in women’s tennis.” For the …

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Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Associated Press

Coco Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back, so it should not be a surprise that she took to social media to type out a message after wrapping up 2024 by winning the WTA Finals and the $4.8 million check that came with it. 1 and 2 — Aryna Sabalenka …

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

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1 month, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Deccan Chronicle

Riyadh: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff beat Sabalenka …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

New Indian Express

RIYADH: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. And so, yeah, I use it as motivation.” Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title

The Hindu

American Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals on Friday and will take on China’s Zheng Qinwen in the showpiece match. After trading early breaks, Sabalenka broke again to take a 6-5 lead to serve for the set but Gauff responded, forcing a tiebreak which saw eight breaks of serve …

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Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

The Telegraph

Coco Gauff earned the biggest pay cheque in the history of women’s tennis, pocketing £3.7 million when she defeated Qinwen Zheng to claim the first WTA Finals event to be staged in Riyadh. “She just gets on with it.” With six match points in her pocket, Gauff missed a couple of chances before wrapping up her 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years

CNN

CNN — American tennis sensation Coco Gauff ended her season in style Saturday, rallying to defeat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old capped a run that saw her become the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2004 to win the prestigious tournament reserved for the best players in the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis

India Today

Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending tournament on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4, which meant the Polish world number two was unable to advance to the semifinals. With the win, Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile semifinal, while Krejcikova will take on China’s Olympic champion …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals. Swiatek eliminated despite win

Associated Press

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Barbora Krejcikova grabbed the last semifinal spot at the WTA Finals with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Coco Gauff on Thursday, a result that eliminated second-ranked Iga Swiatek from the season-ending tournament. Krejcikova completes a last-four lineup that already included top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen and Gauff. And I think definitely for me, it’s a big …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals 2024: Sinner, Alcaraz drawn in different groups

The Hindu

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who split the four Slams this year, have been placed in opposite groups for the ATP Finals, set to be held in Turin from November 10 to 17. 1 Sinner, who won the Australian Open and the US Open, is in the ‘Ilie Nastase Group’ along with former champion Daniil Medvedev, US Open runner-up Taylor …

Different Group

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Emma Raducanu in talks with Maria Sharapova’s fitness coach after latest injury suffered in gym

The Telegraph

Emma Raducanu is in talks with Maria Sharapova’s former fitness trainer, Telegraph Sport understands, as she looks to bolster her backroom team for next season. Yutaka Nakamura is one of the most respected physical trainers in the game, having overseen Sharapova’s stellar career and also worked with former world No 1 Naomi Osaka among other high-profile players. With one likely …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily

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WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out

The Hindu

American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a left knee injury, the tournament announced on Wednesday. A runner-up at the WTA Finals last year, Pegula lost her opening two matches in Saudi Arabia in straight sets and had no chance of advancing to the semifinals. READ | WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, …

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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. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff earns rare win over Iga Swiatek to book place in WTA Finals last four

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli: A Comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and LeBron James

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli's career stands in a league of its own, with him being named among some of the biggest athletes in the world across sports due to his brand value. Kohli has broken several records in his career, including being the first Asian side to win a Test series Down Under, leading India to victory in the 2018/19 Test series …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing a one-set lead in 39 minutes. She will now aim to secure her maiden Grand Slam …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette

ABC

Second-seeded Iga Świątek has rallied to beat Barbora Krejčíková 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in her first match in two months at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Świątek, who arrived at the WTA Finals with new coach Wim Fissette, had not played a match since losing to Pegula in straight sets in the US Open quarterfinals in September. "Even though I …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh

China Daily

Sabalenka dominates Zheng in Riyadh, securing a fifth consecutive win in their 14-month rivalry. The Belarusian top seed dominated the match, winning the first two sets before securing a comfortable victory in the third set. She will be aiming to secure her maiden Grand Slam title at the WTA Finals in conclusion.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing the win on her own serve in the final set. The match attracted a large crowd …

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Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start

Associated Press

Coco Gauff secured a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff converted five of her eight break-point opportunities and will face Iga Swiatek in the next match. Pegula will next clash with Barbora Krejcikova in the second round.

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