Serena Williams Makes Winning Return in Eastbourne Doubles After Year Out
2 years, 9 months ago

Serena Williams Makes Winning Return in Eastbourne Doubles After Year Out

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Serena Williams made a winning comeback after a year on the sidelines as the American legend teamed with Ons Jabeur to beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, 13-11 in the Eastbourne International doubles on Tuesday. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, was back in action for the first time since she made a tearful exit from Wimbledon last year. Williams is one Grand Slam crown away from equalling Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 singles titles at the majors. – Tenacious spirit – Wimbledon is widely considered Williams’ best chance of winning another Grand Slam and this was her first step towards that goal.

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Alize Cornet announces return to tennis less than a year after retiring
5 days, 20 hours ago

Alize Cornet announces return to tennis less than a year after retiring

The Hindu  

Less than a year after ending her tennis career, veteran Frenchwoman Alize Cornet is making a comeback. Cornet said in a statement relayed by Rouen tournament organizers on Monday that she will be playing at the indoor clay-court event next month. “You thought you’d got rid of me, but it’s not quite the case yet,” said Cornet, who added that …

Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces
Top News
1 month ago

Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces

CNN  

CNN — Former world No. 1 Venus Williams will not play at next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after declining her wild card invitation, the tournament announced on Sunday. “We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future.” The announcement from Indian Wells comes shortly after Williams told the …

Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells with Wild-Card Entry
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells with Wild-Card Entry

Deccan Chronicle  

Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams won five titles at …

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44

The Hindu  

Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams won five titles at …

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells

CNN  

CNN — Tennis legend Venus Williams has received a wild card entry for next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, in what would be the 44-year-old’s first event in almost a year. Williams has not played since losing in the first round of the Miami Open in March 2024 and hasn’t won a match on tour since August 2023. …

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells

CNN  

CNN — Tennis legend Venus Williams has received a wild card entry for next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, in what would be the 44-year-old’s first event in almost a year. Williams has not played since losing in the first round of the Miami Open in March 2024 and hasn’t won a match on tour since August 2023. …

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells

The Independent  

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Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams …

The Sports Report: UCLA men play best game of season in win over Oregon
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Sports Report: UCLA men play best game of season in win over Oregon

LA Times  

Tyler Bilodeau and Oregon’s Nate Bittle battle for a loose ball in the first half. Continue reading here Anthony Davis and James Harden selected as NBA All-Star reserves Lakers box score NBA scores NBA standings FIGURE SKATING Two teenage figure skaters, their mothers, and two former world champions who were coaching at a historic Boston club were among the 14 …

The Sports Report: Super Bowl matchup is set
2 months ago

The Sports Report: Super Bowl matchup is set

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. 1991 — The New York Giants survive the closest Super Bowl ever when Scott Norwood’s 47-yard field goal attempt with 8 seconds left in the game goes wide. 2013 — Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 to become the first man in the Open era to win three consecutive Australian Open …

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles
2 months ago

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles

Associated Press  

Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2001 — Jennifer Capriati upsets three-time winner Martina Hingis 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open and her first Grand Slam tournament title. 2008 — Novak Djokovic fends off unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the Australian Open final, earning …

Siniakova and Townsend claim Australian Open women's doubles crown
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2 months ago

Siniakova and Townsend claim Australian Open women's doubles crown

The Hindu  

Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend claimed the women's doubles crown at the Australian Open on Sunday after beating Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei 6-2 6-7 6-3 in a gruelling final. The victory at Rod Laver Arena gave Siniakova and Townsend their second Grand Slam title after their Wimbledon triumph last year while it was the 10th major title …

Australian Open 2025: Siniakova and Townsend clinch women’s doubles crown
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2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Siniakova and Townsend clinch women’s doubles crown

The Hindu  

Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend beat Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 to win a gruelling final and claim the women’s doubles crown at the Australian Open on Sunday. The victory at Rod Laver Arena gave Siniakova and Townsend their second Grand Slam title after their Wimbledon triumph last year, while it was the 10th major …

Australian Open: Katerina Siniakova, Taylor Townsend crowned women's doubles champion
2 months ago

Australian Open: Katerina Siniakova, Taylor Townsend crowned women's doubles champion

India Today  

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend became the women’s doubles champions in the Australian Open 2025. Australian Open 2025 Full Coverage Siniakova and Townsend also made their way through to the semi-final of the US Open 2024 where they lost to Zhang Shuai and Kristina Mladenovic. 10 - Katerina Siniakova is the first player to win their 10th Women's Doubles Grand …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 24 - Jan. 30
2 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 24 - Jan. 30

Associated Press  

Jan. 28 1901 — The American League is founded. 2017 — Serena Williams wins her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in the Australian Open final. 2018 - Australian Open Men’s Tennis: Roger Federer beats Marin Čilic 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to win his record 20th Grand Slam title. …

Naomi Osaka's comeback is a rallying cry for mums at Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka's comeback is a rallying cry for mums at Australian Open

ABC  

This time last year, there were high expectations for Naomi Osaka. "Not all pregnancies and births are going to be the same," said Professor McGhee, adding the health of the baby could also impact the parent's return to training. While there's often a focus on the negative sides of returning to elite sport and the body "bouncing back", Professor McGhee …

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women’s field
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women’s field

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Here are some of the top women at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday local time, with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Aryna Sabalenka Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Belarus Age: 26 2024 Record: 56-14 2024 Titles: 4 Career Titles: 18 Grand Slam Titles: 3 — Australian Open, U.S. Open Last 5 …

What is at stake for Novak Djokovic at Australian Open 2025 after a season of near misses in Grand Slams
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What is at stake for Novak Djokovic at Australian Open 2025 after a season of near misses in Grand Slams

Hindustan Times  

Even at 37 years of age, and having won everything there is to be won in singles tennis with his achievement of Olympic Gold in Paris in 2024, Novak Djokovic continues to have that overarching desire to win that is present in every elite athlete. After a year in which he saw young upstairs Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 2003 — Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in the U.S. Open men’s singles final. 2012 — Bob and Mike Bryan beat Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-4 to …

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open

Associated Press  

Sept. 3 1908 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne in a warmup fight for his famous title bout with Jack Johnson. 1945 — Frank Parker defends his U.S. Open title, defeating Bill Talbert 14-12, 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the first postwar U.S. Open. 1989 — Chris Evert …

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan

China Daily  

Former tennis player Serena Williams was in the stands during the third-round match between Australia's Christopher O'Connell and Italy's Jannik Sinner on Saturday. REUTERS Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open — as a fan — for the first time since stepping away from tennis two years ago. The …

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Welcome back to the U.S. Open, Serena Williams. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to Flushing Meadows on Saturday — but she was watching tennis, not playing it. She made it to the third round then before losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in her last match, although Williams was careful not to say she was retiring, …

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon title from sister Venus
8 months, 3 weeks ago

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon title from sister Venus

The Independent  

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The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion

The Independent  

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Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?
9 months ago

Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?

The Hindu  

With the iconic grass Major - Wimbledon - beginning from Monday, tennis enthusiasts all over the world are guaranteed a sporting spectacle of the highest quality. However, since 1968, when the Open Era began, no male or female player has won more singles titles than USA’s Martina Navratilova. She reached the women’s singles final 12 times and ended up lifting …

Wimbledon 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu are among the women to watch
9 months ago

Wimbledon 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu are among the women to watch

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Here are some of the women to watch at Wimbledon, which starts at the All England Club on Monday: Iga Swiatek Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 23 2024 Record: 45-4 2024 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 22 Grand Slam Titles: 5 — French Open, U.S. Open Last 5 Wimbledons: 2023-Lost in the Quarterfinals, 2022-Lost in …

How well do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament
9 months ago

How well do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — How well do you know Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Monday on the grass courts of the All England Club? Give this AP quiz a try: 1st Round: Williams sisters Neither Serena Williams, who played the last match of her career in 2022, nor Venus Williams, who has participated in just seven matches over …

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros
9 months, 3 weeks ago

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros

The Independent  

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

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in her first match since last summer
1 year ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in her first match since last summer

LA Times  

Venus Williams hits a return during her match against Nao Hibino in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. 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, …

Never past your prime
1 year, 1 month ago

Never past your prime

The Hindu  

The older they are, the better they get at sports. Swiss great Roger Federer won his 20th and last Grand Slam title — the 2018 Australian Open — when he was 36 and played a Wimbledon final with Novak Djokovic a year later that lasted longer than an average Netflix binge. Their utter dominance has birthed the “lost generation” in …

How hard is it to win a home grand slam? And can Alex de Minaur break a 48-year wait for a men's home winner?
1 year, 2 months ago

How hard is it to win a home grand slam? And can Alex de Minaur break a 48-year wait for a men's home winner?

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has never done it. "To win a home grand slam is incredibly difficult," Australian Open director Craig Tiley says in Australia's Open, the recent ABC Documentary. Likewise, all six of Mark Edmondson's career singles titles came on grass, including his come-from-the-clouds triumph at the 1976 Australian Open when he was ranked 212th in the world, making him the …

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning? 2004 c.) 2006 d.) 2008 2nd Round: Coco Gauff The Australian Open marks Coco Gauff’s first major tournament as a Grand Slam champion; she won the U.S. Open last September at 19. 2000 c.) 2005 d.) 2010 Semifinals: Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand …

Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career
1 year, 5 months ago

Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career

The Hindu  

Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film “King Richard,” to …

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir
1 year, 5 months ago

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film …

Margaret Court - who is Australian tennis great whose record of 24 Grand Slam wins Novak Djokovic equalled at US Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Margaret Court - who is Australian tennis great whose record of 24 Grand Slam wins Novak Djokovic equalled at US Open

The Hindu  

When dealing with the number 24 in Grand Slam tennis’ history books, before Novak Djokovic, there was Margaret Court Here’s a closer look at the life of fierce and often controversial figure in global sport The Australian, whose career flourished alongside the likes of Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova, was born in 1942 in Albury, New South Wales Court …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

Watch: Novak Djokovic pays special tribute to late great Kobe Bryant after US Open 2023 win
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic pays special tribute to late great Kobe Bryant after US Open 2023 win

India Today  

The Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York was abuzz with anticipation as Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic faced off against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the US Open 2023 final. Djokovic, one set away from his 24th Grand Slam title, played with determination and precision. Despite Medvedev's best efforts, Djokovic secured the set 6-3, sealing his victory in the US Open …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in …

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?
1 year, 6 months ago

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Legendary American tennis player Venus Williams’ record-extending 24th US Open appearance came to a sorry end after she was defeated by Greet Minnen in the first round earlier this week. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during a match against Greet Minnen, of Belgium, at the first round of the U.S. Open Williams was given a wild card entry …

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 7 months ago

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this AP quiz about the tournament that begins Monday in New York: 1st Round: Serena Williams and Roger Federer Last year’s U.S. Open was the last tournament of Serena Williams’ playing career. 1998 c.) 1997 d.) 1996 2nd Round: Equal Prize Money The U.S. Tennis Association is marking the 50th anniversary …

Alcaraz lays out his grass credentials with Wimbledon victory
1 year, 8 months ago

Alcaraz lays out his grass credentials with Wimbledon victory

The Hindu  

“I know my opponents want to get a scalp; they want to get a win. I feel a lot of motivation.” Falling short: Novak Djokovic’s final defeat meant he was unable to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 major wins. John McEnroe, the ESPN analyst who captured three Wimbledon titles …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13
1 year, 8 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13

Associated Press  

July 7 1911 — Dorothea Lambert Chambers sets the record for the shortest championship match at Wimbledon — 25 minutes — by disposing of Dora Boothby 6-0, 6-0 in the women’s finals. 1985 — West Germany’s Boris Becker, 17, becomes the youngest champion and first unseeded player in the history of the men’s singles at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-7, …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final
1 year, 8 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

July 9 1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim the 100-meter freestyle under 1 minute as he breaks Duke Kahanamoku’s world record with a time of 58.6 seconds. 1965 — Peter Thomson wins his fifth British Open title by two strokes over Brian Huggett and Christy O’Connor Sr. Thomson shoots a 7-under 285 at the Royal Birkdale Golf …

Today in Sports - Venus Williams beats Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first Grand Slam title
1 year, 8 months ago

Today in Sports - Venus Williams beats Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first Grand Slam title

Associated Press  

July 8 1889 — John L. Sullivan defeats Jake Kilrain in the 75th round in Richburg, Miss., for the U.S. heavyweight championship. 1984 — John McEnroe whips Jimmy Connors 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 in 100-degree temperatures to take the men’s singles title at Wimbledon. 1991 — Michael Stich upsets three-time champion Boris Becker to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon, …

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