United Cup: Elena Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan knock defending champion Germany out
1 week ago

United Cup: Elena Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan knock defending champion Germany out

India Today  

Kazakhstan knocked defending champions Germany out of the United Cup 2024 and sealed their spot in the semi-final of the championship. Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, gave her team a stupendous start, beating Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-1 in the first match. Swiatek powers Poland to quarters Meanwhile, in Sydney, Poland stormed their way into the quarters after beating the Czech Republic 2-1 in Group B. Tomas Machac took his team off to a flying start after beating Hubert Hurkacz 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. "Honestly I was sure they were going to play amazing tennis because they have always great teams in doubles and mixed doubles," Swiatek said.

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United Cup: Rampant Czechs set up semifinal against US
5 days, 21 hours ago

United Cup: Rampant Czechs set up semifinal against US

The Hindu  

Karolina Muchova dismantled Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to help the Czech Republic beat Italy on Friday and set up a United Cup semifinal against the United States. Kazakhstan will play last year’s runners-up Poland, led by women’s world number two Iga Swiatek, in Saturday’s other semifinal in Sydney. Muchova, who suffered a career-threatening wrist injury and missed 10 months …

Kazakhstan into United Cup semifinals, Iga Swiatek and Poland qualify for the final eight
1 week, 1 day ago

Kazakhstan into United Cup semifinals, Iga Swiatek and Poland qualify for the final eight

The Hindu  

Kazakhstan advanced to the United Cup semifinals with an unassailable 2-0 lead over a German team playing without the injured World No. He was scheduled to face Alexander Shevchenko but withdrew at the last minute with Kazakhstan leading the tie 1-0 after Elena Rybakina beat Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-1. In Sydney, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurcacz won their deciding mixed …

United Cup 2025: Dominant Rybakina leads Kazakhstan into quarterfinals
1 week, 3 days ago

United Cup 2025: Dominant Rybakina leads Kazakhstan into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Kazakhstan reached the quarterfinals of the United Cup mixed team tournament with a comfortable win over Greece on Monday as Elena Rybakina defeated Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-3 after Alexander Shevchenko stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas. Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina, who is using the 18-nation tournament to prepare for next month’s Australian Open, edged a tight opening set against Sakkari before powering ahead …

Iga Świątek makes blistering start to United Cup as Poland defeats Norway
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1 week, 3 days ago

Iga Świątek makes blistering start to United Cup as Poland defeats Norway

ABC  

World number two Iga Świątek has shown no signs of concern following a one-month doping ban by dropping just a single game in her opening match at the United Cup in Sydney. Casper Ruud had levelled the tie for Norway with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Hubert Hurkacz in the men's singles but nothing could take the shine off Świątek …

Rybakina takes Kazakhstan past Spain in United Cup debut
1 week, 5 days ago

Rybakina takes Kazakhstan past Spain in United Cup debut

The Hindu  

Elena Rybakina guided Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory against Spain in her United Cup debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on Friday. The world number six defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2 6-3 in the singles and then combined with Alexander Shevchenko to clinch the deciding mixed doubles. Former world number 10 Pablo Carreno Busta swept aside Shevchenko 6-2 6-1 …

Rybakina ready to put Ivanisevic insight to the test at United Cup
2 weeks ago

Rybakina ready to put Ivanisevic insight to the test at United Cup

The Hindu  

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina expressed confidence Thursday that her new partnership with Novak Djokovic’s former coach Goran Ivanisevic will pay dividends, starting at the mixed-teams United Cup. “We had a couple of weeks together, Goran’s a fun guy,” said Rybakina, the beaten finalist in the 2023 Australian Open. Rybakina is looking to make up for last season’s disappointment after …

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semifinal against Italy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semifinal against Italy

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland’s 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinal after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back to a 2-1 win over Japan. Marie Bouzkova beat Magdalena Frech 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to …

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland’s 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinals after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back for a 2-1 win over Japan. Marie Bouzkova beat Magdalena Frech 6-1, …

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

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

Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals
2 months ago

Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals

India Today  

Iga Swiatek staged an incredible comeback to defeat Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals 2024. Despite being rusty in the first set, Swiatek fought her way back and eventually won the match 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. The match was a testament to Swiatek's resilience and determination, and it will be a major talking point in the coming days.

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

Iga Swiatek wins a bronze at the 2024 Olympics for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games
5 months ago

Iga Swiatek wins a bronze at the 2024 Olympics for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek dabbed at her eyes with a white towel while sitting on her sideline chair at the 2024 Olympics after a lickety-split, clean-as-can-be win Friday that earned a bronze for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games. “After the match, I was pretty confused, because I still feel like I lost yesterday, and that was kind …

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year

The Independent  

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Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Elena Rybakina to set up Paolini final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Elena Rybakina to set up Paolini final

India Today  

Barbora Krejcikova entered her first Wimbledon final after securing a comeback win over Elena Rybakina at Centre Court on July 11, Thursday. Krejcikova got a game back to break the winning streak of Rybakina but the former champion ensured she had set the game up to take the first set at 5-1. Rybakina was able to level things up but …

The high-risk style that makes reluctant Wimbledon favourite Elena Rybakina unbeatable
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The high-risk style that makes reluctant Wimbledon favourite Elena Rybakina unbeatable

The Independent  

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Elena Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and will next face Krejcikova
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Elena Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and will next face Krejcikova

Associated Press  

LONDON — Elena Rybakina knows people see her as the favorite to win her second Wimbledon title. “It’s a great moment for me,” said Krejcikova, who is from the Czech Republic. “It’s an unbelievable moment that I’m experiencing right now.” Krejcikova had struggled with injuries and illness earlier this season. Svitolina said it was “a big privilege to play Wimbledon …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
6 months 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 …

Swiatek ousted from third round, China's Wang reaches last 16
6 months ago

Swiatek ousted from third round, China's Wang reaches last 16

China Daily  

Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva celebrates winning against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their women's singles tennis match on the sixth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 6, 2024. China's Wang Xinyu fought from one set down to overcome home player Harriet Dart 2-6, 7-5, 6-3, reaching the …

Wimbledon 2024: Rybakina overpowers former world No. 1 Wozniacki to reach fourth round
6 months ago

Wimbledon 2024: Rybakina overpowers former world No. 1 Wozniacki to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

Elena Rybakina overpowered former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to blast her way into the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday, dropping just one game in a brutal display. The opening set went by in a flash as Rybakina came out firing on all cylinders and only a short mid-match break while the Court One roof was slid across slowed her …

World No.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon 2024 after losing in women's singles third round to Yulia Putintseva
6 months ago

World No.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon 2024 after losing in women's singles third round to Yulia Putintseva

Hindustan Times  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek was knocked out from Wimbledon 2024 after losing her third round match in women's singles to Yulia Putintseva. Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her third round match against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva Swiatek has only once been as far as the quarterfinals at Wimbledon; that was last year, when she lost at that stage. Playing in her …

Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance
7 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on Saturday. Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka, seeded second, followed her on Court Philippe Chatrier and won against Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1. Zverev, who won the Italian Open last month, has reached the semifinals at the past three French …

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina made a sluggish start before beating Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to move into the third round of the French Open. But she’s an experienced player and it’s not easy to play her.” There was little to separate the duo early in the second set before the lanky Rus took advantage of mistakes from …

Swiatek saves 3 match points to beat Sabalenka in Madrid Open final
8 months ago

Swiatek saves 3 match points to beat Sabalenka in Madrid Open final

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek avenged her loss in last year's final to Aryna Sabalenka and won the Madrid Open after a third-set tiebreaker. Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka The top-ranked Swiatek beat No. Swiatek collapsed on the red clay after Sabalenka hit long to end a match that lasted 3 hours, …

Elena Rybakina ends Iga Swiatek's Stuttgart reign and will face Marta Kostyuk in final
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Elena Rybakina ends Iga Swiatek's Stuttgart reign and will face Marta Kostyuk in final

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina defeated top-ranked Iga Świątek 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the Porsche Grand Prix final and end Swiatek’s hopes of a third consecutive title on Saturday. Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina reacts after her victory against Poland's Iga Swiatek at the semi finals of the WTA Tour in Stuttgart, Germany Rybakina, the world No. Rybakina will play Marta Kostyuk in Sunday’s …

Rybakina ends Swiatek’s Stuttgart reign with semifinal win
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rybakina ends Swiatek’s Stuttgart reign with semifinal win

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek’s bid to win a third successive Stuttgart Open title came to an end in an enthralling 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 semi-final loss to Elena Rybakina on Saturday. Rybakina ended Swiatek’s perfect record in Stuttgart by handing the Pole her first defeat in 11 matches at the tournament and the Kazakhstani fourth seed will meet Marta Kostyuk …

Swiatek beats Rybakina to win Qatar Open
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek beats Rybakina to win Qatar Open

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek won the Qatar Open for the third year in a row on Saturday after beating Elena Rybakina 7-6, 6-2 in the final. Swiatek is the first player to win three straight titles at the same WTA event since Serena Williams completed a Miami Open hat-trick from 2013-15. Swiatek rallied once more to force a tie-break …

Qatar Open 2024: Rybakina beats Pavlyuchenkova to set up final clash with Swiatek
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Qatar Open 2024: Rybakina beats Pavlyuchenkova to set up final clash with Swiatek

The Hindu  

Third seed Elena Rybakina is into the final of the Qatar Open after a 6-2 6-4 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Friday’s semifinal and will now meet world number one Iga Swiatek in the decider. After an even opening, Rybakina served to love to make it 2-2 before going on to break the Russian’s serve twice in the first set. …

Elena Rybakina loses longest-ever grand slam tiebreak in defeat to Anna Blinkova
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Elena Rybakina loses longest-ever grand slam tiebreak in defeat to Anna Blinkova

The Independent  

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Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round
1 year ago

Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round

The Hindu  

Former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova and fifth seed Beatriz Haddad Maia were high-profile casualties on day one of the ATP-WTA Adelaide International on Monday, both crashing out to qualifiers. Czech fourth seed Krejcikova was beaten by Anna Kalinskaya 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 while Brazil’s Haddad Maia met the same fate at the hands of another Russian, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, losing 6-3, …

Elena Rybakina secures Brisbane title after thumping win over Aryna Sabalenka
1 year ago

Elena Rybakina secures Brisbane title after thumping win over Aryna Sabalenka

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Swiatek beats Kerber to give Poland early lead in United Cup final
1 year ago

Swiatek beats Kerber to give Poland early lead in United Cup final

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek gave her Poland team an early lead in its United Cup final against Germany with a straight sets win against Angelique Kerber on Sunday. The four-time major winner beat Kerber 6-3, 6-0 in 70 minutes as the Polish team stretched its record to 12 wins, against one defeat at the mixed teams tournament. Kerber, who saved two …

United Cup Final 2024: Iga Swiatek Downs Angelique Kerber to Put Poland Ahead in
1 year ago

United Cup Final 2024: Iga Swiatek Downs Angelique Kerber to Put Poland Ahead in

News 18  

Poland took a 1-0 lead over Germany in the final of the $10 million United Cup mixed team tournament on Sunday as world number one Iga Swiatek beat Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-0. Swiatek came into the contest on the back of four successive singles wins this season and stepped up her preparation for the Australian Open starting next Sunday by …

Poland advance to United Cup quarterfinals as Iga Świątek leads team to vital win over Spain
1 year ago

Poland advance to United Cup quarterfinals as Iga Świątek leads team to vital win over Spain

ABC  

World number one Iga Świątek has shown her class to guide Poland to the quarterfinals of the second annual United Cup mixed teams' tennis tournament. Swiatek hit the court under pressure on Monday, needing to win the women's singles rubber against Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo to keep the tie alive at Perth Arena. In Sydney, three-time grand slam finalist Casper …

United Cup: Iga Swiatek helps Poland romp past Brazil, Netherlands, China post wins
1 year ago

United Cup: Iga Swiatek helps Poland romp past Brazil, Netherlands, China post wins

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek said the victory over Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia showed off her recharged mental strength. World number one Iga Swiatek helped Poland sweep past Brazil 3-0 at the United Cup in Perth on Saturday with Zheng Qinwen stunning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova as China beat the Czech Republic. Jasmine Paolini had given Italy a 1-0 lead, surviving a bout …

Swiatek off to flying start as Poland beat Brazil in United Cup
1 year ago

Swiatek off to flying start as Poland beat Brazil in United Cup

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek put down a marker for 2024 as the world number one thumped Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 6-2 in the United Cup mixed team tournament on Saturday before Hubert Hurkacz handed Poland an unassailable 2-0 lead against Brazil. I could really just focus on practising and resting.” Hurkacz handed Brazil their second defeat in Group A of the $10 …

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek returns to world No 1 after comprehensive win over Pegula in final
1 year, 2 months ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek returns to world No 1 after comprehensive win over Pegula in final

Firstpost  

Swiatek dominated Pegula from start to finish to clinch a 6-1, 6-0 victory in a 59-minute masterclass. Poland’s Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday, sealing her return to world number one. Second seed Swiatek dominated Pegula from start to finish to clinch a 6-1, 6-0 victory in a 59-minute masterclass. The 17th win of …

Iga Swiatek will finish the year at No. 1 after beating Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Iga Swiatek will finish the year at No. 1 after beating Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals

Associated Press  

CANCUN, Mexico — Right after relinquishing the No. “Today was like a highlight of this mental — just being narrow with your head, only thinking about the right stuff,” said Swiatek, a 22-year-old from Poland who is the youngest WTA Finals champion since Petra Kvitova was 21 in 2011. “I mean, you could tell by the way she was competing …

Iga Swiatek defeats Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals for chance to reclaim World No 1
1 year, 2 months ago

Iga Swiatek defeats Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals for chance to reclaim World No 1

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WTA Finals: No.2 Iga Swiatek Beats No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in Semis
1 year, 2 months ago

WTA Finals: No.2 Iga Swiatek Beats No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in Semis

News 18  

Second-ranked Iga Swiatek defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to reach the title match of the WTA Finals, where she will face fellow unbeaten Jessica Pegula. Instead, reigning French Open champion Swiatek of Poland can claim the year-end world number one spot for the second consecutive season by defeating American Pegula in Monday’s championship match. I’m …

Iga Swiatek tops Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals to reach title match and get a shot at No. 1
1 year, 2 months ago

Iga Swiatek tops Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals to reach title match and get a shot at No. 1

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek gave herself a shot at her first WTA Finals title and the year-end top ranking by eliminating No. Iga Swiatek, of Poland, celebrates after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during a women's singles semifinal match at the WTA Finals tennis championships, in Cancun The second-seeded Swiatek, a 22-year-old from Poland, will meet the fifth-seeded Jessica Pegula, a 29-year-old …

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur
1 year, 2 months ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek is bidding to reclaim her world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka at this week’s season-ending finals in Mexico. World number two Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets in her opening WTA Finals match in Cancun. The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion is bidding to reclaim her world number …

WTA Finals 2023: Pegula eases past Rybakina in opener
1 year, 2 months ago

WTA Finals 2023: Pegula eases past Rybakina in opener

The Hindu  

American Jessica Pegula won 10 of the last 12 games to beat an error-prone Elena Rybakina and notch a 7-5, 6-2 win in Group A at the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, on Sunday. The big-serving Rybakina looked poised to capture the first set when she stepped to the service line leading 5-3 in the opener but Pegula raised her …

Swiatek ends Gauff’s 16-match winning streak to reach Beijing final
1 year, 3 months ago

Swiatek ends Gauff’s 16-match winning streak to reach Beijing final

The Hindu  

World number two Iga Swiatek snapped American Coco Gauff’s 16-match winning run with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 victory on Saturday to reach the China Open final, where she will meet Russian Liudmila Samsonova. But Swiatek, who had surrendered her top ranking to Aryna Sabalenka after losing to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round of the season’s final Grand Slam last …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek outlasts Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Montreal
1 year, 4 months ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek outlasts Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Montreal

Hindustan Times  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland beat 14th-seeded Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the National Bank Open in a match interrupted by rain for more than six hours. Swiatek set up a quarterfinal match against Danielle Collins “You have to find energy even though we've been here since 9 a.m.,” Swiatek said in her on-court interview. …

Alcaraz brushes off 'spying' controversy
1 year, 5 months ago

Alcaraz brushes off 'spying' controversy

China Daily  

Jabeur's revenge Tunisia's Ons Jabeur stretches for a return to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their last-eight clash. AP In a repeat of the 2022 title match, Tunisian sixth seed Jabeur came from behind to beat defending champion Elena Rybakina 6-7,6-4, 6-1 in their quarterfinal. But Rybakina cracked in the 10th game of the second set, allowing Jabeur to level the …

Ons Jabeur exacts revenge as defending champion Elena Rybakina suffers Wimbledon quarterfinal exit
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur exacts revenge as defending champion Elena Rybakina suffers Wimbledon quarterfinal exit

Hindustan Times  

It was the perfect revenge from Ons Jabeur. In 2022 Wimbledon final, the Tunisian, the overwhelming favourite back then, won the opening set before going down in the next two to hand Elena Rybakina the Venus Rosewater Dish. On Wednesday evening, in front of a packed Centre Court crowd, Jabeur conceded the first set, but bounced back in brutal manner …

Tennis-Top seed Swiatek toppled by Svitolina in Wimbledon quarter-finals
1 year, 5 months ago

Tennis-Top seed Swiatek toppled by Svitolina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

The Hindu  

Even the world's best players are not immune to crippling nerves as Iga Swiatek discovered when her Wimbledon dreams were turned to dust in a 7-5 6-7 6-2 quarter-final defeat by Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. But the momentum suddenly swung Svitolina's way as from 0-30 down on her serve in the ninth game, she went on to win …

Wimbledon 2023: Iga Swiatek comes back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the quarterfinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Iga Swiatek comes back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek saved two match points Sunday and reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time with a 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 victory over Belinda Bencic at Centre Court. Swiatek extended her unbeaten run to 14 matches, which includes claiming her fourth Grand Slam title at the French Open last month. So comfortable on the red clay of Paris, so …

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